Journal of Japan Society for Natural Disaster Science
Online ISSN : 2434-1037
Print ISSN : 0286-6021
Hail Damage in Gunma and Saitama Prefectures on June 2, 2022
Hitoshi YokoyamaYukari ShusseKen-ichi ShimoseShin-ichi Suzuki
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2025 Volume 43 Issue 4 Pages 789-801

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Severe hailfall occurred in Gunma and Saitama prefectures on June 2, 2022. The relationship between the hailfall characteristics and damages was investigated using information from local governments, news reports, interviews with schools, and weather reports from citizens. The hailfall area was approximately 70 km long and 17 km wide. Hailstone size ranged from smaller than 1 cm to larger than 5 cm in maximum diameter. This hailfall caused extensive damage to people (95 persons), residential and non-residential buildings (approximately 2,325 cases), agriculture (at least 3.39 billion yen), and vehicles. Human casualties occurred in areas with hailstones larger than 5 cm. Residential and non-residential damages occurred in areas with hailstones larger than 3 cm. On the other hand, agricultural damage was reported in areas with hailstones smaller than 3 cm. Car body dents were observed in areas with hailstones larger than 1 cm of hail.
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