Mission Valley Power crews were busy last Friday when a major storm blew down trees and caused power outages from one end of Lake County to the other. In this instance, they worked with Polson Fire to remove a mountain-ash tree that knocked down a powerline and briefly closed 17th Avenue. (Kristi Niemeyer/Leader)
August 26, 2024
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The Big Blow: Friday's storm downed trees, knocked out power
A wind speed of 58 mph was clocked Friday evening in Ronan as a storm swept through Lake County. Speeds of 47 mph riled Flathead Lake at Big Arm, while a speed of 50.8 mph was recorded at a weather station east of St. Ignatius. In Ronan, four houses were destroyed and eight people sought assistance from the Red Cross.