Thunderstorm Wind — Marion, Indiana

2009-07-25 · near Allisonville, Marion, Indiana

Event narrative

The Indianapolis Star reported that strong thunderstorm wind gusts led to widespread damage to the Kittle's Superstore in Castleton. Damage to the roof and ruptured water pipes at the furniture store caused the sprinkler system to activate, dumping numerous gallons of water on the inventory. Kittle's Chairman Jim Kittle Jr. estimated the damage at several million dollars.

Wider weather episode

An early morning line of thunderstorms bowed as it pushed south out of Northern Illinois and then southeastward into Western Indiana, where it produced wind damage in a number of counties across West Central and Central Indiana. Also, a few isolated thunderstorms formed behind the line as it departed to the east. A broadcast media station reported ping pong ball sized hail with one of the storms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 189731. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.