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Thunderstorm Wind — Williams, Ohio

2010-08-04 · near Edgerton, Williams, Ohio

1
Direct deaths
55 EG
Magnitude

Event narrative

Local newspapers reported that a 18 year old male was killed as a result of strong winds blowing down a 12 foot high interior cinder block wall. The incident happened at a construction site at the Edgerton High School. No details were provided if the wall had been secured or was free standing.

Wider weather episode

A complex of thunderstorms moved into northwestern Ohio from portions of northern Indiana. While the storms were weakening, isolated wind damage did occur, which resulted in one death at a construction site in Edgerton, Ohio.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 256544. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.