Thunderstorm Wind in La Porte County, Indiana

Thunderstorm Wind June 18, 2025 · La Porte 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

US 421 is closed between US 30 and CR 1350 South due to numerous downed powerlines and damaged utility poles in the roadway.

The wider storm

A line of strong to severe storms moved across the area in the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, June 18th, 2025. Damage consisted of tree damage, scattered reports of power lines down, and some associated roof and siding damage to buildings and homes. Wind gusts were estimated to be between 50-60 mph. There were a few reports of quarter to golf ball size hail in northeast Indiana. The most extensive wind damage occurred in Van Wert County, OH; wind speeds of up to 70 mph downed an estimated 100 trees and caused minor damage to homes and buildings in the city of Van Wert.

Began near Wanatah (41.4300, -86.8900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1265652. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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