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Thunderstorm Wind — Lake, Montana

2010-07-22 · near Swan Lake, Lake, Montana

$6K
Property damage
50 EG
Magnitude

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 252755. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.