Thunderstorm Wind — Sanders, Montana

2006-07-06 · near Plains, Sanders, Montana

Wider weather episode

Severe thunderstorms rolled across Northwest Montana during the afternoon hours. Winds and heavy rain were the main threats from the storms. NWS Missoula received many reports of trees 12 inches in diameter blown over with rainfall rates as high as 1.37 inches in 20 minutes. Power outages were also widespread as tree limbs fell on the lines. The Kalispell underpass also flooded as a result of very heavy rain.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5516215. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.