Thunderstorm Wind in Burleigh County, North Dakota

Thunderstorm Wind May 16, 1996 · Burleigh County, North Dakota

Wind speed (unit not recorded)

$3.2M

Damage as recorded

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Bismarck (46.8000, -100.7700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5546858. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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