Hail — Norton, Kansas

2024-05-25 · near Norton, Norton, Kansas

Event narrative

Multiple reports of hail ranging from nickel to half dollar in size in the town of Norton.

Wider weather episode

Showers and storms formed east of the Front Range during the mid to late afternoon hours on May 25th. These thunderstorms then ejected outflow across the area leading to some reports of winds in excess of 55 mph. Further east into the late afternoon severe storms developed along a dry line, creating a few instances of severe hail up to half dollar size.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1180141. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.