Thunderstorm Wind in Lincoln County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind July 6, 2006 · Lincoln County, Montana

69 mph

Estimated gust (60 kt)

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Libby (48.3833, -115.5333).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5516217. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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