Hail — Clearwater, Idaho
2012-06-04 · near Weippe, Clearwater, Idaho
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Magnitude
Event narrative
A spotter estimated hail at 1.75 inches. In addition 1.25 inches of rain fell in 1.5 hours.
Wider weather episode
A large Pacific trough of low pressure approached Idaho setting up a moist southwest flow aloft. In addition, day time heating produced a very unstable atmosphere, which was conducive to thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail, and strong winds.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 385542. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.