Thunderstorm Wind — Madera and Fresno, California

1995-05-01 · near Fresno, Madera and Fresno, California

Event narrative

Spotter reports of three-quarters inch hail prompted issuance of the Severe Thunderstorm Warning. While no reports of damage were received specifically, numerous automobile accidents occurred on urban Fresno streets resulting from standing water in heavy rain; 0.79 inches in 24 minutes. Radar showed reflectivity up to 69 dBZ in Madera. No monetary crop damage can be assessed to this particular storm although extensive damage has been done to local crops this unusually wet and violent spring.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10316832. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.