Zelle LLP (JD Supra Australia)

Storms that produce large hailstones (greater than 2cm in diameter) occur often in Australia, most commonly in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Losses from severe convective storms (tornadoes, hail, straight-line winds, and lightning) make up about 50% of all loss ­producing natural hazard events that occur in Australia. Hence, severe convective storm is the number one...