Hail — Gem, Idaho
2016-08-07 · near Emmett, Gem, Idaho
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Magnitude
Event narrative
A follower on social media posted a picture of observed three quarter of an inch hail that dropped out of a thunderstorm near Emmett, Idaho.
Wider weather episode
A vigorous short wave trough embedded in southwest flow aloft initiating strong to severe convection across parts of Southwest Idaho.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 647415. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.