Thunderstorm Wind in Williams County, Ohio

Thunderstorm Wind August 4, 2010 · Williams County, Ohio

63 mph

Estimated gust (55 kt)

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Edgerton (41.4552, -84.7478).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 256544. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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