Thunderstorm Wind in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Thunderstorm Wind August 13, 1999 · Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Death

Injury

$50K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Downburst winds struck Prince Gallitzin State Park on late afternoon of Friday the 13th, crossing the heart of the campground area in the park. Hundreds of trees were blown down by the strong winds, damaging trucks, cars, tents, and campers. A 20-year old male was killed by a falling tree, and a 40-year old man received a broken arm when he was struck by a tree. Several campers were destroyed and 2 vehicles crushed. An estimated 2,000 visitors were in the camp for the weekend.

Began near Patton (40.6300, -78.6500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5713658. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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