The hailstones were as big as tennis balls
© LIVELEAKThe hailstones were as big as tennis balls
Incredible footage has emerged of a Biblical hailstorm pummelling the ground while people shelter for cover.

The huge balls of hail, which could be larger than tennis balls, hit a car which undoubtedly would have suffered lasting damage.

What appears to be an umbrella is practically destroyed with the hail ripping through its material.

It is thought to have occurred in Vladikavkaz, in Southern Russia near the border with Georgia.


The incredible force of the storm can be seen through the fact it is barely possible to see any further than the car, which is just a few metres away.

There is no word on whether anyone was injured in the incident.

And viewers were equally shocked at the awe-inspiring reminder of the force of nature.

One said: "Someone better start building an ark!"