Thunderstorm Wind — Okeechobee, Florida

2021-04-01 · near Hilolo, Okeechobee, Florida

Event narrative

Okeechobee County Emergency Management relayed reports of wind damage at a local farm in the Dark Hammock area, located near the intersection of NE 120th Street and NE 56th Avenue. Three chicken barns suffered extensive roof damage and one grain storage bin was destroyed. Two trailers parked along a nearby road were also knocked over by the wind.

Wider weather episode

Strong winds from a severe thunderstorm in rural Okeechobee County resulted in damage at a local farm.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 941490. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.