Hail — Jerome, Idaho

2014-08-22 · near Jerome, Jerome, Idaho

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported ping pong ball size hail covering most of the ground and damage to his corn crop.

Wider weather episode

A closed upper low dropping southeast across the Pacific Northwest and a combination of moisture and daytime heating created a favorable environment for severe thunderstorms across parts of South Central Idaho on the 22nd.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 541263. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.