Thunderstorm Wind — Burleigh, North Dakota

1996-05-16 · near Bismarck, Burleigh, North Dakota

Wider weather episode

As the storm moved into the Bismarck area...the NWS at the airport received a gust to 79 mph. A small plane was tipped over at the airport, with part of the airport terminal roof blown off. There was at least 1 mobile home that was destroyed. Significant damage was done to trees, buildings and road signs. An estimated 3000 people in Bismarck lost power. The Melroe Co. had its roof lifted off. Property damage estimated.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5546858. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.