February 5-6, 2008, Clark County, Indiana

Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

80mph straight-line winds

Severe thunderstorm straight-line winds as high as 80 mph (equivalent to an EF1 tornado) struck New Washington on the evening of February 5. Several homes along IN 62 had minor damage and a few trees were blown down. In New Washington proper, most of the damage was on the south and east sides of town. The worst damage occurred on Bethlehem Road just outside of town where a house completely lost its roof. The roof was blown several dozen feet into fields behind the home.

Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

February 5-6, 2008, Clark County, Indiana

Clark County, Indiana

80mph straight-line winds

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