Clay storm history

Indiana State Police relayed through media that icy conditions on Interstate 70 near the westbound 24 mile marker caused a vehicle to lose control and strike a tree. 3 adults died from the collision while a minor sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Flooding occurred along the Eel River in Clay County, including near Bowling Green, due to heavy rainfall.

A 64 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the public.

Temperatures on the morning of the 14th were as low as -8F, with sustained winds around 5-10 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -22F.

Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 5.0 inches. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.

Thunderstorm wind gusts caused tree damage near I-70 north of Center Point. Report via social media.

Trees damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts on the west side of Brazil.

Trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts near the intersection of US Highway 40 and County Road 100 East along with structural damage to a 3 car garage.

Numerous roads closed across the county with several cars stranded in Brazil. Total rainfall ranged from 2.5 to 4.1 inches.

Snowfall ranged from 5.3 to 6.7 inches. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.

Criteria was reached from non-thunderstorm wind gusts reaching at least 58 mph. Wind magnitude was estimated from observed gusts and damage reports in adjacent zones. At least 1750 homes were without power during the event.

Numerous trees and powerlines snapped or damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Strong thunderstorm wind gusts knocked over corn crop and snapped large old growth trees over plus several large limbs of others landing on power lines with enough force to snap the cables. 1 tree landed across a lane of in sr 246.

Several trees uprooted, a couple snapped, some power lines down from trees, and a little structural damage mainly from trees falling on homes caused by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Wind peaked briefly at 50-60 mph amid torrential rain and no hail.

A 22 foot Coleman pool was lifted and caved in by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Temperatures early on the 14th were as low as -9F, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -30F.

Severe drought intensity that had begun on December 12, 2023 in extreme southern Clay County, and expanded slightly to include far southern Clay County on December 19, 2023, then continued into January. Following 2-week precipitation totals of 3.20 inches reported in Howesville, …

Continued well below normal rainfall caused severe drought intensity to begin on December 12, 2023 in extreme southern Clay County. The December 19, 2023 update expanded severe drought slightly to include far southern Clay County. Severe drought was downgraded to moderate drought…

Thunderstorms produced 2.50 to 3.00 inches of heavy rain in 75 minutes over the Brazil area, producing mainly typical minor flooding of low-lying areas. However, standing water reached the bottom of automobiles at the intersection of US Highway 40 and Indiana Route 59.

Thunderstorm produced marginally severe wind gust at US Highway 40 and Indiana Route 340.

Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on the early afternoon of August 21st over mainly western portions of Clay County. Heat index values were estimated from measured temperature and dewpoint at the nearby HUF ASOS.

A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated by a trained spotter at this location.

Tree downed onto home by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Part of roof ripped off by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Numerous reports of downed trees with structural damage caused by thunderstorm wind gusts. Over 10000 power outages reported across the county with the extensive damage to both vegetation and power poles.

Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -10F, while strong winds gusted as high as 48 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -39F. Snowfall as great as 2.0 inches combined with the strong winds to produce blowing snow and drifting snow, with visibility as low as 1…

Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -10F, while strong winds gusted as high as 48 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -39F.

High gradient winds downed three trees at a residence 2.2 miles east-northeast of Brazil on County Road 100 East. A healthy, 2-foot diameter tree was snapped and downed into a home; two other trees were uprooted, one falling into a new swing set.

Snowfall ranged from 5.0 to 6.2 inches with the greatest reported total near Brazil. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow and ice on road conditions.

Numerous trees and power lines down by thunderstorm wind gusts across northern Clay County.

Numerous trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts near the area of Interstate 70 and State Road 42.

Several trees downed along State Road 59 north of Clay City.

Snowfall amounts ranged from 8.0 to 8.7 inches with the heaviest amounts southwest of Poland. A travel watch was issued for the county which is the second highest level of travel advisory. This was issued due to dangerous road conditions at the time.

Standing water noted at the intersection of US 40 and County Road 100 East.

Tree was downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts near US 340.

Multiple trees were downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts along US 40 east of Brazil.

Several power lines and large trees downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts in Bowling Green. Additional damage was reported in surrounding areas with 2 trees downed on vehicles.

Power lines and power poles downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts near this location.

Power lines were downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts. Exact locations were not noted.

Dispatch reported several trees down in Coalmont due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Several large trees were uprooted and numerous tree limbs were snapped with power outages reported in Clay City due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

A large tree was downed on State Road 46 near Bowling Green due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Several county roads were closed in portions of Clay County with water flowing over them due to heavy rainfall. Portions of County Roads 300 East and 400 East were closed.

Trees and power lines were downed and a camper was turned over due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. This report was relayed by dispatch.

A couple trees were downed in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.