Heavy Rain — Powell, Montana

2012-06-04 · near Ovando, Powell, Montana

Event narrative

In 8 minutes 0.25 inches of rain fell.

Wider weather episode

A large Pacific trough of low pressure approached western Montana in early June, setting up a moist southwest flow over the region. In addition, day time heating produced a very unstable atmosphere, which created an environment conducive to thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail, and strong winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 385530. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.