Hail — Malheur, Oregon

2023-05-16 · near Vale, Malheur, Oregon

Event narrative

Severe hail around one inch shared via social media photos.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper level trough moved into the region with favorable ingredients for strong thunderstorms. Widespread severe thunderstorms brought severe hail and winds to the region, causing minor damage to structures.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1099587. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.