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Thunderstorm Wind — Grand Forks, North Dakota

August 8, 2001 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
12
Property damage
$18.0M
Magnitude
88 M
Area
Grand Forks

Event narrative (NOAA)

The NWS Davis system measured a 101 mph wind gust. The strong wind resulted in many trees being blown down and a citywide state of emergency. Trees fell on vehicles, fences, and homes. The wind blew over traffic lights, signs, fences, and street lights. Over 50 streets in town were impassable as an estimated 3000 or more trees were flattened. 11,000 customers lost power with hundreds of power poles damaged. A 32 unit apartment building lost its roof and many homes had shingle damage. One home under construction was demolished and a semi truck was blown over. The city had to restrict water use because of the power loss. The University of North Dakota cancelled classes on the 9th.

Other notable thunderstorm wind events in North Dakota

Morton · June 25, 19991 killedMclean · June 29, 20181 killedRolette · July 7, 20051 killedCass · July 4, 1999$80.0MStutsman · September 14, 2018$12.0MRamsey · August 11, 2000$10.0M

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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