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Thunderstorm Wind in Grant County, Indiana

Thunderstorm Wind May 16, 2025 · Grant County, Indiana

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

$10K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Report of power lines down.

The wider storm

A unique event impacted the region on Friday May 16th. Showers and thunderstorms developed across central Illinois and tracked into northern Indiana. Rain cooled downdrafts in a dry environment allowed strong gusty winds of 40 to 70 mph to spread out in advance of the precipitation. These strong winds resulted in numerous reports of tree damage and power outages. In addition, these strong winds preceding the rain led dust and dirt being kicked up into the atmosphere with limited visibility at times.

Began near Fairmount (40.4200, -85.6500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1265042. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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