Thunderstorm Wind in Missoula County, Montana

Thunderstorm Wind June 13, 2021 · Missoula County, Montana

63 mph

Estimated gust (55 kt)

$75K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong southerly outflow winds of 45 to 60 mph downed hundreds of live trees, primarily ponderosa and larch varieties. Most of the trees were uprooted but a few had tops blown out. The main area of damage extended from Salmon Lake to the Seeley Lake area with isolated areas of damage around the Morrell Falls trailhead and near Condon. Multi-hour power outages were common along with several vehicles damaged by fallen trees. In addition, hikers were stranded by fallen trees for a time at the Morrell Falls trailhead.

The wider storm

Damaging winds occurred from scattered thunderstorms on the evening of the 13th.

Began near Clearwater Junction (47.0765, -113.3826).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 956028. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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