Hail — La Plata, Colorado

2022-09-11 · near Vallecito, La Plata, Colorado

Event narrative

Penny sized hail fell 4 miles south of Vallecito in La Plata County.

Wider weather episode

Moisture from the remnants of tropical system Kay began to infiltrate the Four Corners region. This resulted in the development of scattered showers and thunderstorms across southwest Colorado. Hail three quarters of an inch in diameter fell with a storm in La Plata County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1046956. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.