Thunderstorm Wind — Griggs, North Dakota

2006-08-09 · near Cooperstown, Griggs, North Dakota

Event narrative

Thunderstorm downburst winds funneled down the Sheyenne River Valley and blew numerous double-stack containers and BNSF railroad container cars off the south side of the Luverne Trestle Bridge. At least 76 containers were destroyed after plunging up to 150 feet into the valley below. The bridge is located about 2 miles west of Luverne. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5530681. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.