Thunderstorm Wind in Ravalli County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind July 24, 2024 · Ravalli County, Montana

66 mph

Measured gust (57 kt)

$25K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A weather station at the Stevensville Airport reported the gust to 66 mph originating out of the northwest. Multiple power line and pole issues were reported in the northern Ravalli County due to the winds. It appears that the Stevensville area was the furthest south extent of the derecho winds, while the Missoula area took a direct hit.

The wider storm

Hurricane force winds from a rare derecho brought widespread damage to west-central Montana. The Montana governor issued an executive order declaring a disaster in both Missoula and Mineral counties due to the extent of the damage and impact.

Began near Stevensville (46.5109, -114.1407).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1204726. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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