Thunderstorm Wind — Flathead, Montana

2024-08-23 · near Holt, Flathead, Montana

Event narrative

Flathead Electric reported about 15,000 without power due to downed power lines and downed trees. There was a social media post reporting a 64 mph gust near Badrock.

Wider weather episode

Several severe thunderstorms causing significant wind damage in the Bitterroot, Mission, and Seeley-Swan valleys.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (48.0790, -114.1548)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1202020. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.