Thunderstorm Wind — Flathead, Montana

2021-06-15 · near Niarada, Flathead, Montana

Event narrative

Thunderstorm outflow winds caused a few downed trees and tree branches which resulted in several power outages around Flathead Lake northward to Whitefish. The main power outages were centered on Woods Bay, Echo Lake, and in the Whitefish area with around 1000 customers without power for a time.

Wider weather episode

Severe thunderstorms brought hail and damaging winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 956036. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.