Hail — Toole, Montana

2022-07-07 · near Shelby Arpt, Toole, Montana

Event narrative

Trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail (1.75 inch) near Welker Farms, just NE of Shelby. Damaged crops.

Wider weather episode

Disturbances moved through a persistent southwest flow aloft across the region, which continued to provide daily afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. These storms, some of which were severe, brought strong, gusty winds, severe hail, heavy localized rainfall, and lightning.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1030458. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.