St. Louis Area Derecho Event (July 19, 2006)
| Dates | July 19, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Peak wind gusts | 100 MPH (St. Louis, Missouri) |
For the third consecutive day, a major derecho took place, albeit further southwest this time, making a direct hit on the St. Louis metropolitan area at about close to 7 p.m. on July 19. In all, 9 storm-related deaths were reported with 7 confirmed tornadoes.
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