Residents from Dennesig, Mineralia and Aerorand shared photo's of the severe hailstorm, this afternoon in Middelburg.
Residents from Dennesig, Mineralia and Aerorand shared photo's of the severe hailstorm, this afternoon in Middelburg.
A sudden and severe hailstorm struck Middelburg this afternoon (1 January), pelting homes and gardens with large hailstones and raising concerns over possible damage to vehicles and property.

Residents in parts of Middelburg were caught off guard on Thursday afternoon when a powerful hailstorm moved through the town, leaving lawns, pavements and yards in Dennesig, Mineralia and Aerorand, covered in large hailstones.

Photos shared with Middelburg Observer show golf-ball-sized ice stones, with residents reporting concerns about vehicle, roof and garden damage. In some areas, hail remained scattered across properties well after the storm had passed.

According to Storm Report SA, the storm developed rapidly. While no injuries have been reported at this stage, residents are urged to check vehicles and homes for damage and remain alert as storm season continues.