High Wind — Hancock, Indiana

2023-04-01 · Hancock, Indiana

Event narrative

A 58 mph non-thunderstorm wind gust was measured at a mesonet station in New Palestine.

Wider weather episode

During the morning hours of April 1st, gradient winds in the aftermath of the March 31st storm system brought isolated wind damage to central Indiana. Winds were strongest during the mid-morning hours and gradually decreased in intensity by the afternoon.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1080517. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.