Thunderstorm Wind — Benson, North Dakota

2005-06-19 · near Esmond, Benson, North Dakota

Event narrative

Downburst winds and tornadoes tore down 31 miles of 230 kV power transmission lines crossing far eastern Pierce and western Benson counties. The 25 mile section from the Pierce county line to 2 miles northwest of Minnewaukan was blown down between 5:00 am to 5:20 am CDT by winds of 90 to 110 mph. The Great River Power Company estimated property loss in Benson county at $6.45 million.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5461485. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.