Hail — Wallowa, Oregon

2012-07-17 · near Flora, Wallowa, Oregon

Event narrative

Winds gusting to 40 mph preceded the hail.

Wider weather episode

A nearly stationary upper level low pressure area parked near Brookings, Oregon brought abundant moisture across eastern Oregon. This combined with daytime heating to produce a few severe thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall. Lightning caused a few wildfires which were quickly contained.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 385314. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.