Thunderstorm Wind — Fountain, Indiana

2019-08-18 · near Veedersburg, Fountain, Indiana

Event narrative

This was a public report of an estimated 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust in this location.

Wider weather episode

A large high-precipitation supercell moved into northwest portions of central Indiana during the afternoon hours of August 18th. This supercell then transitioned to compact bow echo as it moved eastward, impacting the heart of the Indy metro area. Multiple reports of trees and power lines downed, heavy rain, few large hail reports.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (40.1100, -87.2700)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 837170. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.