“Meanwhile in Pretoria Its 35°C”: Severe Hailstorm Batter KZN Garden and Pool Area, SA Stunned

• A frightening hailstorm struck Waterfall, Hillcrest, in KwaZulu-Natal on 27 October 2026, burying a residential garden in ice
• Storm Report SA shared a dramatic video showing hailstones churning up pool water and pelting outdoor furniture within minutes
• Nearby areas including Botha's Hill and Howick were also hit, while Pretoria baked in 35°C heat on the same day

A violent hailstorm swept through Waterfall, Hillcrest in KwaZulu-Natal on 27 October 2026, coating a residential garden and pool area in a thick layer of ice in a matter of minutes. The footage, shared by Storm Report SA on Facebook, showed hailstones hammering outdoor furniture and sending the pool water into a frenzy as heavy rain poured down alongside the deluge.

The lawn and patio transformed into a white sheet of ice almost instantly. What made the scene even more striking was the speed of it all. Within minutes, a perfectly ordinary garden had become unrecognisable.

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KZN takes a battering while Pretoria bakes

The storm was not limited to Hillcrest. Nearby, Botha's Hill and Howick both reported significant hail, while Kloof received torrential rain without the ice. The weather contrast across the country on the same day was hard to ignore, with Pretoria recording a scorching maximum of 35°C while parts of KwaZulu-Natal were dealing with a full-blown hailstorm.

Among those watching the clip, concern quickly turned to practical worries, particularly for anyone with a car parked in an open area during the storm.

Watch the hailstorm turn a Hillcrest garden white in the Facebook reel below:

Mzansi reacts to the wild weather contrast

South Africans in the comments had plenty to say:

@Dawn Ehlers shared:

"Quite an experience."

@Àbúttiiy Bøntlè Messi noted:

"Meanwhile, in Pretoria, the maximum temperature is 35°C."

@Wade Adams wrote:

"This weather is funny. No hail (than I thought of) in Hillcrest."

@Judy Steedman added:

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"No hail here in Kloof, but we have very heavy rain."

@Thaban Mkhize said:

"I'm only thinking about cars parked in open parking."

@Laura Chelini confirmed:

"Howick too! Massive storm and hail."

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Source: Briefly News