Hail in Wheeler County, Oregon

Hail June 12, 2006 · Wheeler County, Oregon

1.5 in

Hail diameter

Injury

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A group rafting the John Day River encountered large hail and strong winds at Burnt Ranch Rapids. Wind blown spume and spray from the river reduced visibility to 40 yards. One hail stone hit a rafter's head and caused swelling.

Began near Service Creek (44.7000, -120.3500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5526076. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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