Thunderstorm Wind — Lorain, Ohio

2002-11-10 · near Lorain, Lorain, Ohio

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds well in excess of 60 mph caused extensive damage in the City of Lorain and Sheffield Lake. A school in Sheffield Lake lost a large section of roof and suffered extensive water damage. 46 homes in the area were damaged by the strong winds, flying debris and fallen trees. Of this total, eight homes were beyond repair and classified as being destroyed. Several homes in Lorain and surrounding areas were also damaged by fallen trees. Hundreds of trees were downed in the county.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5321855. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.