Thunderstorm Wind in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Thunderstorm Wind April 12, 1996 · Erie County, Pennsylvania

Wind speed (unit not recorded)

Injuries

$800K

Damage as recorded

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

The wider storm

Powerful thunderstorms crossed the county causing widespread downed trees and power outages. Some trees were downed on cars and structures. Winds estimated at at least 70 mph partially collapsed an apartment building in Edinboro. Twelve people were injured.

Began near Countywide (42.0500, -80.1200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5555688. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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