5 Times in History That Frogs Fell From the Sky

Frogs have fallen from the sky at least five times throughout history, which may seem impossible.

No animal can truly fall from the sky as rain does, condensing in the clouds to become liquid water before falling to earth. Frogs can be lifted into the air by storms like hurricanes and tornadoes, where they are then dropped, giving the impression that they are "raining" from the sky.

Throughout history, things like this have occurred. Although uncommon, it is not unheard of either.

This effect could be brought on by a hurricane or tornado because of their powerful winds' ability to pick up objects and animals that are much heavier than frogs.

Another way that aquatic creatures like frogs can "rain" from the sky is through tornadic waterspouts. These tornadoes originate in the sky, develop on land, and then move into bodies of water, where they pick up debris, water, and even aquatic life.

1. Via Waterspout in Odzaci, Serbia

Frogs fell from the sky in 2005. They ended up in Odzaci, Serbia, after being swept up in a waterspout. The frogs didn't travel very far.

According to AZ Animals, this was just the most recent instance of frogs falling from the sky.

2. Via Waterspout in Ishikaya Prefecture, Japan

According to the Farmers Almanac, fish, frogs, and tadpoles were found by locals in the Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa in June 2009.

The most widely accepted theory regarding the origin of this deluge of aquatic life is that the frogs, fish, and tadpoles were funneled by a waterspout, which is a common seasonal occurrence in the area.

3. Via Updraft into Hail in Dubuque, Iowa

A storm hit Dubuque on June 16, 1882, and some of the hailstones had embedded live frogs.

Some of the hailstones had a circumference of 1-17 inches and the hailstorm lasted for 13 minutes. This storm's heaviest hailstone weighed more than 1.5 pounds, 97.7 KCRR reported.

Small living frogs were discovered inside melting hailstones, according to locals. The amphibians may have been caught in a strong updraft and frozen into large hail in the chilly air and then fallen back to earth.

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4. Via Tornado and Thunderstorm in Calgary, Canada

On August 4, 1921, frogs fell from the sky onto Calgary's 11 Avenue.

Numerous accounts of insects, fish, and amphibians, including frogs, as well as other small animals falling from the sky during downpours have been made throughout history.

The most plausible explanation for this phenomenon, according to Global News, would be that these creatures are sucked up by tornadoes that form in thunderstorms before passing over bodies of water.

5. Via Small Waterspout in Croydon, South London

A distressed woman from Croydon reportedly called the Met Office in March 1998 to report finding hundreds of dead frogs in and around her garden.

A local man out for a dog walk confirmed her strange story. The tiny dead amphibians had been seen there by him as well.

According to the BBC, the event was believed to be due to a water spout because there are no rivers or ponds nearby.

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