On 12 February 1992, hail stones measuring up to 7.5 cm fell in western suburbs of Girraween and Toongabbie, Sydney. Approximately 3000 homes and 7000 vehicles were damaged. In addition, the State was ravaged by a series of severe storms including flash floods and hail which damaged homes and other buildings along the coast including Sydney and Newcastle.

The Insurance Council of Australia estimated the 1992 damage at $118 million, with the 2011 estimated normalised cost of $441 million.