Hail — Washoe, Nevada

2023-05-21 · near Sun Vly, Washoe, Nevada

Event narrative

An official NWS observation located 2.0 mi SSW of Sun Valley, NV, and the public located in Old Sparks, NV, both reported half inch (dime size) hail.

Wider weather episode

Incoming trough off the Pacific Northwest coast flattened high pressure across the west allowing for increased potential for more widespread showers and thunderstorms through May 21 that continued into the early part of the following week.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1102026. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.