Thunderstorm Wind in Jackson County, Indiana

Thunderstorm Wind April 20, 1996 · Jackson County, Indiana

Deaths

$50K

Damage as recorded

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

The wider storm

Downburst winds killed two campers in the Hoosier National Forest in northwest Jackson County around midnight. The downburst winds blew down hundreds of pine trees, many of which fell on the campers in their tent. Massive chest injuries led to their death. Due to the remoteness of their campsite, these individuals were not found until almost twelve hours after the storms.

Began near Seymour (38.9700, -86.1800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5546382. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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