Thunderstorm Wind — Allen, Indiana

2000-05-09 · near Ft Wayne, Allen, Indiana

Event narrative

Numerous large trees and power lines blown down across town. The high winds destroyed the Builder's Square building which was under construction. A house along Wildwood avenue was heavily damaged when a large tree fell onto it and injured 6 people inside. Several vehicles also sustained minor to major damage from the fallen trees and limbs.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5143039. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.