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Flash Flood — Davis, UT

Jun 18, 2004

A weak upper level trough moved through northern Utah bringing with it a line of strong thunderstorms and one severe storm that brought down power lines and two power poles. A 60 mph hour gust was recorded at the Salt Lake International Airport. Gusts around 50 mph were common between 8 and 9 pm local time.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5422461). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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