Heavy Rain — Sanders, Montana

2010-08-18 · near Dixon, Sanders, Montana

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported 0.50 inches of rain in less than 30 minutes.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure circulation moving through central Idaho brought a moist and unstable airmass to western Montana. Thunderstorms capable of producing hail and heavy rain in a short period of time were reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 258067. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.