Hail — Portage, Wisconsin

2024-05-18 · near Almond, Portage, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Quarter size hail fell near Almond. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.

Wider weather episode

A cluster of thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching cold front during the afternoon on Saturday (5/18) and tracked through central and north-central Wisconsin during the late afternoon and evening hours. The strongest storms produced large hail up to golf ball size and gusty winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1174585. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.