Thunderstorm Wind — Scott, Indiana

2018-07-20 · near Blocher, Scott, Indiana

Event narrative

A large tree was reported down on State Road 56 near Blocher.

Wider weather episode

Rounds of severe storms hammered southern Indiana and central Kentucky on Friday, July 20, 2018, bringing very large hail, wind damage, heavy rain, and 2 confirmed tornadoes in Indiana.

The largest hail report the national weather service received was 4 inches in diameter (softball size) in Tompkinsville! The strongest measured wind gust was 70 mph at the Lexington Bluegrass Airport.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 764045. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.