Thunderstorm Wind — Kenosha, Wisconsin

1997-07-18 · near Twin Lakes, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Nine thousand people were evacuated moments before wet-micorburst winds estimated to 80 mph blew down a stage at the Country Thunder Music Festival. The stage was lifted up and twisted by the winds. Fying debis damaged parked vehicles, and many chairs were scrambled. Interestingly, the stage was anchored with steel cable. However, the local terrain aided in funneling the powerful winds toward the stage. A boat in a nearby yard was lifted up by the same winds and the cover torn off. 9 people were injured, 3 needed to go to the hospital.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5612351. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.