High Wind — Burleigh, North Dakota

2000-04-05 · Burleigh, North Dakota

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system over Alberta Canada moved southeast and intensified along the Canadian/North dakota border. A verytight pressure gradient resulted in very high winds causing injuries and property damages throughout western and centralNorth Dakota. Wind gust of 55 to 70 mph were common. The injuries were mainly in burleigh county in the city of Bismarck where 9 persons were taken to area hospitals injured from flying debris. One (1) person suffered broken wrist from falling. Damage was widespread. Homes...automobles...trees...power lines...business and widespread power outages suffered during the wind storm. Several grass fires eruped across the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5139840. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.