High Wind — Hendricks, Indiana

2023-02-09 · Hendricks, Indiana

Event narrative

Large tree with diameter of around 3 feet snapped above the base by strong gradient winds. A smaller tree fell on a business in Avon causing significant roof damage.

Wider weather episode

During the afternoon and early evening hours of February 9th, strong to damaging gradient winds caused scattered power outages across portions of central Indiana. Several reports of downed trees were received with more widespread reports of minor tree damage. Strong pressure gradients and a 55kt low level jet combined to create conditions favorable for these damaging wind gusts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1069035. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.