Hail storm damage called worst in a lifetime

Sarah Mowrer picked up this hail stone that hit near Promise.
Sarah Mowrer picked up this hail stone that hit near Promise.

Timber Lake has been a hub of activity in the past week as insurance adjusters and representatives selling roofing and siding services converged on the community in the wake of a devastating storm last Tuesday, July 5, that brought with it high winds, heavy rains and large hail.

The National Weather Service confirmed the storm, which moved across much of the state, qualified as a derecho - meaning …