Hail — Gilliam, Oregon

2010-05-17 · near Lonerock, Gilliam, Oregon

Event narrative

Hail ranging in size from nickel to quarter fell for 10 minutes and covered the ground. Heavy rainfall accompanied the hail.

Wider weather episode

Warm, moist, and unstable air flowing north ahead of negative tilted trough produced severe thunderstorms with large hail, high winds, and heavy rainfall across northeast Oregon.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 222213. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.