Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana
828 NOUS43 KIWX 211952 PNSIWX INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203- 204-216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025- 220800- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 352 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024 /252 PM CDT Sat Sep 21 2024/ ...Microburst wind damage with maximum winds up to 80 mph confirmed in Kosciusko County on September 20, 2024... Numerous reports and videos from first responders and the public and a survey of the damage confirms a microburst started south of Leesburg, Indiana north of Levi Lee Rd along Old State Route 15 and then progressed rapidly east southeast towards Chapman Lake, eventually weakening as it crossed Ridinger Lake. Pockets of tree damage were noted with numerous trees and tree limbs down, some onto structures and power lines with several roads blocked due to the debris. The most concentrated damage occurred in the Chapman Lake area where winds of up to 80 mph caused extensive damage, especially on the east and the south side of the lake. Winds of 60 to 80 mph were estimated. Additional wind damage did occur in portions of Whitley county into far western Allen county. This damage is still being assessed, but was caused by yet another microburst with winds of at least 60 to 70 mph. && NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Fisher