Thunderstorm Wind — Knox, Indiana

2025-03-30 · near Oaktown, Knox, Indiana

Event narrative

Tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts which was blocking Old 41.

Wider weather episode

During the afternoon and evening hours of March 30th thunderstorms developed in warm and unstable air well ahead of an approaching cold front. These storms produced damaging winds and hail up to golf ball size across much of central Indiana. A weak EF-0 tornado impacted Monroe County, although main damage was associated with the straight line winds and large hail. Over 30,000 power outages occurred across central Indiana through the event.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1237015. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.