But as the winds calmed and residents stepped outside, shaken but safe, something shifted. People began checking on neighbors, clearing paths, and sharing the story of a storm that arrived without warning and left a town humbled but united. Damage can be repaired, cars can be fixed, and roofs can be rebuilt — but the moment the community realized how fragile a single night can be will stay with them forever. This hailstorm may have shattered glass and torn shingles, but it also revealed how strong a town can be when the sky itself turns violent.
