Hail — Norton, Kansas

2024-07-31 · near Almena, Norton, Kansas

Event narrative

Spotter estimated quarter sized hail ongoing at time of the report.

Wider weather episode

In the early afternoon of the 31st, a cold front set off a line of storms across Northwestern Kansas. These storms continued into the evening hours and produced hail up to 1.75 inches and 63 MPH gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1198808. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.