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High Wind in Utah's Dixie and Zion National Park, Utah

High Wind June 16, 1998 · Utah's Dixie and Zion National Park, Utah

Wind speed (unit not recorded)

$700K

Damage as recorded

$200K

Crop damage

The wider storm

An early summer "winter" storm swept through Utah. Heavy snow fell in the mountains with up to 2' accumulating in the Wasatch and Uinta mountains. Minor flooding occurred in the lower elevations due to 1-2" rainfall. The cold front caused high winds to develop in Washington county. 70-80 mph wind gusts caused extensive damage to the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5663802. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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