Hail — Washakie, Wyoming

2013-05-17 · near Winchester, Washakie, Wyoming

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported hail the size of quarters covering the ground.

Wider weather episode

A line of thunderstorms developed over the southern Big Horn Basin and become severe as they progressed to the northeast. Hail was reported in multiple locations. The largest hail was quarter sized and was observed in Winchester. Several funnel clouds were reported in Washakie County with a rotating wall cloud reported north of Worland. Heavy rain in and on the steep slopes just east of Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site resulted in flash flooding in that park. One main road and six campsites were damaged as a result.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 443092. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.