Thunderstorm Wind in Kiowa County, Colorado

Thunderstorm Wind July 9, 2021 · Kiowa County, Colorado

85 mph

Estimated gust (74 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Multiple grain augers were blown over. Severe crop damage was observed. Two grain bins were destroyed with damage to three others.

The wider storm

Strong to severe thunderstorms were expected across much of southern Colorado on this day, especially across the plains. Severe storms did occur late in the day into the evening, with damaging wind gusts the main threats. A few gusts up to around 75-85 mph were also observed.

Began near Brandon (38.5900, -102.4300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 977409. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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