Hail — Powell, Montana

2008-07-04 · near Jens, Powell, Montana

Event narrative

Public reported 1.75 inch hail 1 mile east of Jens along Interstate 90.

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 125198. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.