Thunderstorm Wind — Summit, Utah

2015-07-17 · near Wanship, Summit, Utah

Direct deaths

45 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

A 21-year-old male was riding a paddle board on the reservoir at Rockport State Park when a strong wind gust caused by a thunderstorm moved through the area. The victim was separated from his group of friends and drowned in the reservoir. His body was recovered the next day. The strongest wind gusts recorded from nearby sensors included 52 mph at the Interstate 80 at Silver Creek Junction sensor and 45 mph at the Interstate 80 at Wanship sensor.

Wider weather episode

Widespread thunderstorms occurred across Utah on July 17 and 18, with strong winds, large hail, and flash flooding all reported across the state.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 596913. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.