ACTIVATION FOR 06/25/08 FOR SEVERE STORMS

On June 25, 2008, severe storms moved thru the area. Blackford County was in a severe thunderstorm warning issued by the NWS of North Webster,  Indiana. Gusty winds, small hail, and lightning were all reported. The EOC was open and active at 14:00hrs and secured at 17:00hrs. Two spotters were dispatched to the 4H fairgrounds to relay storm information. Following was active units:

56-01

56-02 (EOC)

56-05 (EOC)

56-06

56-13

56-22

56-16

56-17 (4H)

56-18 (EOC)

56-20

56-24 (EOC)

56-25 (4H)

Spotter reports logged:

300 West and St Rd 18 – 45MPH wind gust

100 West  350 South – 60MPH wind gust

Jefferson St at bidock – Street flooding

1113 N Jefferson – Lines down on fire