Hail — Clearwater, Idaho

2007-06-29 · near Orofino, Clearwater, Idaho

Event narrative

Trained spotters reported nickel and penny sized hail.

Wider weather episode

On June 29, a strong, negatively tilted shortwave trough moved to the northeast across the region. An intense mid level jet streak moved around the base of the trough and through north central Idaho during the early evening hours. An intense, tornadic storm moved across the area producing widespread damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 38518. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.