Hail — Big Stone, Minnesota

2024-06-02 · near Artichoke, Big Stone, Minnesota

Wider weather episode

A cluster of thunderstorm generated hail to the size of quarters 13 miles northeast of Ortonville. Heavy rain associated with these storms produced 2.22 inches of moisture measured by the COOP observer in Artichoke Lake. This was on top of 5.83 total inches in May. The heavy rain and runoff from saturated soils produced 20,000 dollars worth of flood related damage across Artichoke Township and 311,656 dollars worth of damage in adjacent Otrey township.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1189220. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.