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Thunderstorm Wind in Lake County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind July 22, 2010 · Lake County, Montana

58 mph
Estimated gust (50 kt)
$6K
Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Lake County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down on Highway 35 near Blue Bay along Flathead Lake.

The wider storm

An upper level disturbance moved south out of British Columbia to produce a favorable environment for thunderstorms and and strong winds across northwest Montana. Numerous powerline and trees were blown down due to strong thunderstorm winds up to 65 mph.

Began near Swan Lake (47.8200, -113.9800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 252755. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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