Hail — Carroll, Iowa

2024-05-06 · near Coon Rapids, Carroll, Iowa

Event narrative

Trained spotter reported nickel sized hail west of Coon Rapids. Location estimated by radar.

Wider weather episode

A quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) swept across Iowa late on May 6th and into the early morning hours of May 7th. The line was strongest in southern Iowa where the environment was more supportive of severe weather. Damaging winds and a few embedded tornadoes occurred as the line swept across the state.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1182915. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.