Thunderstorm Wind in Huntington County, Indiana

Thunderstorm Wind June 18, 2010 · Huntington County, Indiana

69 mph

Estimated gust (60 kt)

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A tree on CR 400 S and 600 W fell down and trapped a 62 year old man who was trying to make it back to his vehicle after fishing in the reservoir. He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Parkview Huntington Hospital.

The wider storm

A strong mid level trough and resultant increased wind field interacted with a stationary boundary and moderate instability. A long lived squall line developed across Illinois and moved east into northern Indiana. Numerous reports of trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down with winds more than 70 mph at times.

Began near Mt Etna (40.7732, -85.5700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 235913. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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