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High WindC Clark, Nevada

March 1, 2002 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
$100K
Magnitude
59 M
Area
C Clark

Event narrative (NOAA)

A dry cold front pushed through the Las Vegas valley with winds gusting to over 50 mph. A Las Vegas man was killed when strong winds blew his motorcycle into a center concrete median. The motorcycle then struck a light pole throwing the man from his bike killing him instantly. Strong winds over the southern part of the valley blew down power lines which started a fire inside a horse corral, killing three horses. Around town, several trees were snapped and power lines were downed along with a few homes reporting significant roof damage.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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