Hail — Rio Blanco, Colorado

2023-05-25 · near Rangely, Rio Blanco, Colorado

Event narrative

Hail estimated to be one inch in diameter fell near Rangely.

Wider weather episode

Anomalously high moisture lingered over northwest Colorado. This, paired with daytime heating, led to scattered showers and thunderstorms. One such storm produced large hail up to an inch in diameter near Rangely.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1089407. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.