Marek Kučera 
A series of large hailstorms impacted several localities in the Kirov region of Russia during June 9 and 10, 2025. Reports confirmed by reliable sources (QC1) provide detailed information about hail sizes, locations, and observed damage, mostly documented through photos, videos, and eyewitness accounts shared on social media platforms like VK.
Summary:
The hail events in the Kirov region on June 10 showed considerable hail sizes ranging from 4 cm up to 8 cm in diameter. The largest hailstones (8 cm) were reported in Kugusherga and Smetanino. Notably, Znamenka experienced hail damage affecting roofs and chimneys, indicating the potential destructive power of the storms.
These events were documented with photos and videos shared publicly on VK, contributing to the quality control and confirmation of the reports by the European Severe Weather Database (ESWD).
The data highlight a day of intense localized thunderstorms in the region with significant hail production, unusual for early June and of interest for meteorologists monitoring severe weather patterns in Russia.
Significant Large Hail Events in Kirov Region, Russia — June 10, 2025
A series of large hailstorms impacted several localities in the Kirov region of Russia during June 10, 2025. Reports confirmed by reliable sources (QC1) provide detailed information about hail sizes, locations, and observed damage, mostly documented through photos, videos, and eyewitness accounts shared on social media platforms like VK.
Detailed Reports from June 10, 2025:
| Location | Coordinates | Time (UTC) | Max Hail Diameter | Impacts | Source & Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyangasovo, Kirov | 58.52 N, 49.45 E | 15:40 | 4 cm | None specified | Photo/video report on VK link |
| Yaransk, Kirov | 57.30 N, 47.86 E | 13:40 | 4.5 cm | None specified | Photo/video report on VK link |
| Znamenka, Kirov | 57.24 N, 47.83 E | 13:40 | 7 cm | Damage to roof or chimney | Photos/videos and damage reports on VK link1, link2 |
| Veshchevo, Kirov | 57.27 N, 47.85 E | 13:40 | 5 cm | None specified | Photo/video report on VK link |
| Kugusherga, Kirov | 57.20 N, 47.64 E | 13:20 | 8 cm | None specified | Photo/video report on VK link |
| Smetanino, Kirov | 56.96 N, 47.19 E | 12:30 | 8 cm | None specified | Photo/video report on VK link |
8 cm hail in Smetanino, Kirov Region, Russia on June 10th 2025. Source: ESWD.
7 cm hail in Znamenka, Kirov Region, Russia on June 10th 2025. Source: ESWD.
8 cm hail in Kugusherga, Kirov Region, Russia on June 10th 2025. Source. ESWD.
