Flash Flood — Grant, Washington

2010-06-23 · near Hanson, Grant, Washington

Event narrative

Very heavy rain led water running down the road and ditches along Highway Two.

Wider weather episode

A severe thunderstorm brought large hail, flash flooding, and high winds along Highway 2 near Hartline. Field erosion, as well as damage to the Wheat and Barley Fields resulted from the large hail and heavy rain. Two hundred acres of wheat was lost with estimated damage of $50,000. The largest hailstone reported was 1.25 inches in diameter.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 229272. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.