Thunderstorm Wind — Portage, Ohio

2000-06-14 · near Kent, Portage, Ohio

Event narrative

A thunderstorm downburst with winds estimated at 85 to 95 mph hit the west side of Kent. The area affected by the downburst was one quarter wide mile and approximately a mile in length. Several hundred trees and 40 power poles were downed. A total of 25 homes were damaged including four that were declared unhabitable. In addition, a camper and over a dozen automobiles were crushed by fallen trees. Widespread power outages occurred and a state of emergency was put in effect because of the widespread and severe damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5152803. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.