Hail in Clearwater County, Idaho

Hail June 8, 2016 · Clearwater County, Idaho

2 in

Hail diameter

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Spotter estimated the hailstones were up to 2.00 inches in diameter.

The wider storm

The Northern Rockies were under southwest flow ahead of a large low pressure system off the West Coast. A shortwave trough and associated jet streak were moving through the southwest flow providing upper level forcing for thunderstorms. Precipitable water values ranged from 0.75 to 1.00 inches, with deep shear of 50 kts, and CAPE values of 500 to 1000 J/kg. Short range models highlighted long-lived storm modes over the area. A convective watch was issued around 2 pm PDT highlighting an atmosphere favorable for strong thunderstorm development.

Began near Greer (46.3892, -116.1619).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 639729. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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