Thunderstorm Wind — Tuolumne, California

2017-03-21 · near Twain Harte, Tuolumne, California

$1.0M

Property damage

91 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 685662. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.