Hail — Deer Lodge, Montana

2009-07-06 · near Southern Cross, Deer Lodge, Montana

Event narrative

Weather spotter reported quarter sized hail.

Wider weather episode

Strong to severe thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching cold front over the higher terrain of western Montana. The main threat with these storms was large hail, with hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter reported by trained storm spotters.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 184072. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.