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Video credit: @ManonFgrl

A rare and intense hailstorm struck Paris on May 3, 2025, transforming streets and green spaces into icy landscapes, as captured in striking footage by @ManonFgrl. The sudden storm followed several days of unseasonably warm spring temperatures in the 70s to 80s°F,

The hailstorm brought flash flooding to the city, forcing the closure of metro stations and disrupting flights at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Authorities had issued a yellow alert earlier that day,
One image shared by the filmer shows a cobblestone street—part of Paris’s historic infrastructure dating back to the 11th century. These charming but uneven surfaces, still seen in places like the Champs-Élysées, reportedly worsened drainage during the storm, amplifying its impact, as noted by Great American Adventures.