Thunderstorm Wind in Summit County, Utah

Thunderstorm Wind July 17, 2015 · Summit County, Utah

52 mph

Measured gust (45 kt)

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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

Began near Wanship (40.7759, -111.4003).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 596913. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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