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EF1 Tornado — Jay, Indiana

2024-09-22 · near Blaine, Jay, Indiana

$500K

Property damage

2.7 mi

Path length

75 yds

Path width

Event narrative

A tornado developed near the intersection of W 75 S and Joan Dr and quickly gained

intensity as it tracked east-northeast, hitting the Portland High School which sustained considerable roof damage. Several homes nearby sustained roof damage along with considerable tree damage noted along the track of this tornado. As the tornado was dissipating it caused extensive roof damage to the second story portion of the American Legion. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 110 mph.

Wider weather episode

An EF1 tornado occurred late in the day on September 22nd. No lightning was detected from this very shallow shower, but debris was detected on doppler radar. A storm damage survey was completed the following day. An additional tornado was noted just upstream of the EF1's location.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1208327. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.