Hail in Fremont County, Wyoming

A strong thunderstorm with hail up to penny size and very heavy rain passed over Riverton, bringing accumulating hail and very heavy rain. There was a large contrast across the city, with only 0.15 inches of rain on the west end, and 1.40 inches on the east side of town. The combination of hail and very heavy rain led to minor street flooding as well as some flooded basements. The large amount of hail also damaged peoples gardens.

Late day and evening thunderstorms becoming strong in portions of central Wyoming. To the southwest of Cody, nickel sized hail was reported. In Riverton, a strong thunderstorms produced large amounts of hail up to penny size that accumulated a few inches in some locations. Very heavy rain accompanied the hail, with a retired National Weather Service meteorologist reporting 1.40 inches of rain and melted hail in only 30 minutes. As a result, there were numerous reports of minor street flooding and some flooded basements.