Thunderstorm Wind in Riverside County, California

Thunderstorm Wind August 16, 2012 · Riverside County, California

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

$2.0M

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Rob Balfour reported strong winds at the Buck Fire base camp at Diamond Lake, with estimated max gusts of 60 mph. The winds destroyed two large tents, several camping tents and some awnings. A few port-a-potties overturned as well.

The wider storm

Deep, monsoonal flow continued from earlier in the month. Some minor flooding occurred near Dulzura in San Diego County. Flash flooding occurred in Apple Valley and Victorville (one high water rescue, damage to property and school and multiple road closures), mud and debris on roadways in Alpine, and more flash flooding in Mill Creek at Forest Falls. The Victorville area was hardest hit during these two days.

Began near Sage (33.6067, -116.9167).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 407753. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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