Hail — Adams, Idaho

2022-08-12 · near Cuprum, Adams, Idaho

Event narrative

Multiple reports of hail ranging from 1-1.5 inches were submitted on social media.

Wider weather episode

An upper level trough on the West Coast slowly edged in between a ridge of high pressure to the east of the region. This allowed for monsoon moisture to move into the region along with strong southwest flow. Several days of isolated supercells occurred, bringing heavy rain and large hail to the region.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1042405. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.