Thunderstorm Wind — Tippecanoe, Indiana

2025-03-15 · near (laf)purdue Univ Laf, Tippecanoe, Indiana

Event narrative

A 66 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the LAF ASOS.

Wider weather episode

A potent low pressure system generated a line of strong to severe thunderstorms that moved across central Indiana. Storms ahead of the line also become severe. Widespread wind damage along with a few tornadoes occurred. Tens of thousands of people were without power.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1237038. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.