Hail in Wheeler County, Oregon

Hail August 31, 2007 · Wheeler County, Oregon

1 in

Hail diameter

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

Severe thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front. Afternoon heating of a moist and unstable atmosphere combined with an active jet stream aloft sustained strong to severe thunderstorms with abundant lightning.

Began near Winlock (44.9145, -119.8700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 55103. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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