According to the Bureau of Metorology, the storm hit Coolamon and Marrar from the north-west about 6:30pm and continued to pelt the region until about 8:30pm.

Coolamon mayor John Seymour said the storm was quite severe and included heavy rain, strong winds, hailstones and frequent thunder.

"It was pretty heavy and to be honest it was quite hairy for a little while," Cr Seymour said.

"The storm was at its most intense around 7pm but it looks like we've sort of dodged a bullet when it comes to damage."

The intensity of the storm knocked over power lines in Coolamon and Berry Jerry resulting in minor power outages that have since been repaired.

Marrar farmer Wes Graetz said his canola crops, vehicle and home have all been damaged by the hail.

"I know there is hail damage in my crop but I haven't had a chance to properly assess it so I don't know the full extent yet," Mr Graetz said.

"I've also had damage to my ute parked outside which now has three cracks in its windscreen as well as little dints all over and we've also had a bit of damage to the flyscreen at the house as well."

Mr Graetz said the storm started off with hail stones the size of marbles and then "jagged edged, golf ball-sized hail" began to fall.

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He said his neighbours have also received crop damage and he was thankful his crops were insured.

The NSW SES Coolamon Unit did not receive any callouts and captain Gale Lafferty said the region has been "lucky" to avoid any serious damage.

"I've already been out around town this morning and I didn't see any major damage," Mrs Lafferty said.

"I think we have been very lucky but there's supposed to be more storms coming later this week so everybody must be prepared.

"Move your car under cover, remove anything that is going to get blown around, don't go out in the storm and don't drive through flood water."

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