Hail — Deschutes, Oregon

2023-05-20 · near Sunriver, Deschutes, Oregon

Event narrative

Broadcast media partner reported estimated 1 inch hail fell 6 miles SW of Deschutes River Woods at 1738 PDT. A Public report of hail up to 0.88 inches fell 5 miles NNE of Three Rivers.

Wider weather episode

Southwesterly flow aided by an approaching upper level trough facilitated another round of strong diurnal convection during the afternoon hours, starting the central Oregon and along the eastern Mountains before expanding northeastward. Strong to severe T-storms focused in Central Oregon produced up to 1.5 inch hail, strong wind gusts, and heavy downpours that resulted in areas of flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1104739. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.