Hail — Fremont, Iowa

2023-04-19 · near Bartlett, Fremont, Iowa

Event narrative

Trained spotter reported 1.75-inch hail.

Wider weather episode

An enhanced risk resulted in a numerous hail event across southwest Iowa. Storms developed after 4 PM along a stationary front near the Nebraska/Kansas border and moved into Iowa. A total of 55 storm reports were sent out by the office, most of which were for hail. The largest hailstone reported was 3 inches near Thurman. In addition to the hail, there were 3 observed tornadoes. Two in Fremont County and one in Pottawatomie County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1091372. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.