Hail — Lafayette, Missouri
2024-03-12 · near Bates City, Lafayette, Missouri
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Event narrative
Half dollar size hail along Interstate 70 just east of Bates City.
Wider weather episode
In the late afternoon hours of March 12th, a supercell developed over the Lee's Summit/Greenwood area, dropping golf ball or larger hail across portions of Greenwood, Lone Jack, and up toward Oak Grove. Storms continued into the late evening hours, with a total of 21 severe thunderstorm warnings issued and 27 total local storm reports for severe hail.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1156530. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.