Thunderstorm Wind in Yuma County, Arizona

Thunderstorm Wind August 26, 2010 · Yuma County, Arizona

86 mph

Estimated gust (75 kt)

$5.0M

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

As reported in the Yuma Sun, the Garden Landscaping Company at 830 South Orange Avenue was mostly destroyed by thunderstorm microburst winds, estimated to be near 75 knots. Damage was also reported at the O.G. RV Resort. The Yuma High School and Kofa High School sustained considerable wind and water damage.

The wider storm

Severe thunderstorms moved across parts of the city of Yuma, with damaging winds, large hail, and low visibilities due to heavy rain.

Began near Yuma (32.7124, -114.6233).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 253776. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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