Thunderstorm Wind — Missoula, Montana
1998-07-10 · near Missoula, Missoula, Montana
1
Direct deaths
$260K
Property damage
60
Magnitude
Wider weather episode
Thunderstorm wind gusts ranging from 55 to 69 mph were reported from Frenchtown through Missoula. A large portion of the roof of the fire lab at the Smokejumper Center was blown off with damage estimate of $250,000. One man died in Frenchtown as he sought shelter under a tree and it fell on him. A house trailer was blown on its side a half mile north of exit 96 of Interstate 90, while 8 or 9 power poles were broken in half near the Stone Container plant. A wind gust to 61 mph was recorded at Missoula Airport.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5651183. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.