Thunderstorm Wind in Flathead County, Montana
Thunderstorm Wind July 22, 2000 · Flathead County, Montana
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
The wider storm
50 to 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts at the Missoula airport blew down storage area wall next to NWS office. Report of minor roof damage in Ovando in Powell County from thunderstorm winds. Billboard blown down along HWY 93 near Evaro Hill in Missoula County. Thunderstorm wind gusts 50 to 60 mph blew down 50 foot-tall pine tree onto two men at Echo Lake near Bigfork in Flathead County. 59 year old man died from the accident, and his son received injuries to his shoulder. Thunderstorm winds caused damage from Bigfork to Columbia Falls, where two cars were hit by falling trees and power lines were brought down by 50 to 60 mph wind gusts.
Began near Bigfork (48.0667, -114.0667).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5154580. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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