Massive Hailstorm Pummels Villarrobledo, Spain

Hailstorm Surprises Villarrobledo Residents A severe hailstorm hit Villarrobledo, Albacete province in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain on June 4, 2025, prompting a yellow weather alert for the region. The storm, which lasted approximately one minute, left a significant accumulation of hailstones, as seen in a video posted online by @hilosyclavos. The video shows hailstones covering the ground around a residential swimming pool. The heavy hail caused some disruption to outdoor activities. "It was like something out of a movie," said one resident, describing the unexpected intensity of the storm. The yellow alert issued by the Spanish meteorological agency warned of potential accumulations of up to 15 liters of rain per square meter in an hour. Although the hailstorm caused some disruption, no major damage or injuries were reported. This event serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of summer storms in the region.