Power Outage in Bedford, IN

Numerous trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts in Bedford and across the county. Over 6000 power outages caused by the storm across the county.

Several power lines and power poles snapped due to thunderstorm wind gusts along US 50 and across points to the south.

Tree and power line downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts near the intersection of State Road 446 and US 50.

Significant damage in Fayetteville due to thunderstorm wind gusts. Power lines are down, roofs badly damaged, and large trees are down. Metal chimney at the Indian Creek volunteer fire department is bent. A 77 mph wind gust was measured via a personal weather station.

One quarter of an inch of ice accumulation was observed in Bedford. Multiple trees were down county-wide. Some of them on to power lines. Power was out sporadically through the county. At least 3106 were without power at the time this report was received. Trees were downed and power outages were noted in Bedford as well.

Trees were reported down in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Power was also reported to be out.

One barn was damaged, trees and power lines were downed due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Approximately 1000 people were without power. This report was received via Twitter and WTHR.

Numerous power lines were downed in Bedford due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

At 1557EST, this EF-1 tornado touched down one mile west-northwest of Bedford and tracked across the north side of Bedford. Most of the funnel was aloft, but intermittently touched down several times which split and uprooted trees, knocked down power lines, and caused some roof and structural damage to several homes. The worst of the damage was along M, N, and O Streets on the north side of Bedford. Several witnesses observed one or two small, narrow funnels dropping up and down from a wide wall cloud. Many witnesses described a strong pressure change, a green sky, and a roar as the tornado went through. The tornado lifted for good at 1559EST 1.5 miles northeast of Bedford. NWS Louisville conducted this survey.

Numerous trees and power lines were downed due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

The co-op observer, in Williams, measured 7.8 inches of snowfall from this winter storm. No information was available regarding any power outages or business and road closures. Schools were not in session during this event.

Power lines were reported down in nearby Bloomington due to high, non-thunderstorm damaging wind gusts. At least 30 power outages were reported from across county.

Approximately one quarter inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain and sleet was received from this winter storm. Scattered power outages were also noted and less than one inch of snow fell.

This brief but powerful tornado had a steady track to the east-northeast, creating damage consistent of an EF3 strength tornado. A rating of EF3 corresponds with winds of 136 to 165 MPH. The maximum width of the tornado was approximately 1/8 mile. It completely destroyed the above ground portions of two homes, seriously damaged a trailer home, and created lesser damage to two other homes. It picked a full size school bus up, turned it around and onto its side, and moved it uphill onto the foundation of what had been an occupied home. The damage estimate is very rough.

Power company reported 2400 customers without power as a result of high winds.

The Jackson County REMC reported that 2400 customers were without power as a result of downed lines and/or utility poles.

Trees and power lines were reported down due to damaging thunderstorm winds.

Three trees fell on nearby power lines.

Power lines down