Thunderstorm Wind — Warren, Indiana

2015-06-21 · near Independence, Warren, Indiana

Event narrative

Multiple large trees were uprooted or snapped due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms moved into central Indiana during the early morning hours of June 21. These storms produced wind damage across northern sections of the area. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, and some the trees fell on homes causing significant damage. A grain silo was also destroyed by the storms. The storms also brought heavy rain.

A damage survey was done across Tipton County, and the survey determined that straight line winds caused the extensive damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 587252. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.