Thunderstorm Wind in Tuolumne County, California

Thunderstorm Wind March 21, 2017 · Tuolumne County, California

105 mph

Estimated gust (91 kt)

$1.0M

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

An NWS storm survey team determined straight line winds from a micro-burst associated with a severe thunderstorm caused damage in Twain Harte, CA Numerous trees were brought down, and a home was damaged. Winds gusted to an estimated 105 mpg. Significant wind damage was done along Twain Harte Rd. with many trees and power lines knocked down as a severe thunderstorm passed through. A woman was briefly trapped in a damaged vehicle by a falling tree, and was rescued by the fire department. The woman was not injured.

The wider storm

Strong storms developed behind a cold front, bringing abundant rain and severe weather, including a damaging micro-burst and large hail in the foothills.

Began near Twain Harte (38.0271, -120.2419).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 685662. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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