Thunderstorm Wind in Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Thunderstorm Wind August 16, 1997 · Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Death

$45K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Severe thunderstorms continued to plow eastward across northern Pennsylvania and produced more extensive wind damage over southern sections of the county. Many large trees and power lines were toppled in an area from Lake Ariel eastward to the Hawley vicinity. A man was killed while sailing on Lake Wallenpaupack when strong winds capsized his vessel.

Began near Lake Ariel (41.4500, -75.3800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5617732. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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