Thunderstorm Wind — Wood, Ohio

2003-07-08 · near Bowling Green, Wood, Ohio

$2.0M

Property damage

88 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

A line of severe thunderstorms moved across Wood County and caused widespread damage and power outages. A 101 mph wind gust was measured at the Bowling Green Airport at approximately 3:55 p.m. The airport, located on the northeast side of town, was very hard hit. The terminal building lost a large section of roof with three nearby hangers heavily damaged. A total of 17 aircraft were either damaged or destroyed. Four buildings at the Bowling Green State University were damaged by the strong winds. Signs and a press box on the campus were also toppled. Many other homes and buildings, including a city garage, were damaged. Hundreds of trees and limbs were downed and many streets had to closed because of debris. Dozens of vehicles sustained varying amounts of damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5375700. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.