Hail — Deer Lodge, Montana

2008-07-04 · near Anaconda, Deer Lodge, Montana

Event narrative

Trained spotter in Anaconda reported 0.75 inch hail.

Wider weather episode

An upper level trough and associated cold front moved across Western Montana on the evening of 07/04/2008. Along with the daytime heating which created strong instability, this resulted in severe thunderstorms across Western Montana.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 125168. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.