Power Outage in Kendallville, IN

Heavy wet snow, wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph, and visibilities reduced to less than a quarter of a mile at times created difficult travel. There were a few reports of power outages and wind damage across the region. Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged between 3 and 6 inches, heaviest across far northern portions of the county. Thundersnow and snowfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour were also observed.

A lake effect snow band clipped western Noble County with 1 to 3 inches of heavy wet snow. This combined with leaves on tress led to several reports of downed trees and power outages in these areas. Roads also became snow covered for a time with a few accidents reported across the region.

A tree is down onto power lines.

Kendallville AWOS reported a 58 mph wind gust during the 8 AM hour. Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph from west and northwest were observed in the area through the early afternoon. These wind gusts resulted in instances of tree damage and subsequent power outages.

Light snow overspread the area on the afternoon of January 25th. A transition to a freezing rain and freezing drizzle occurred the night of January 25th and extending into January 26. Ice accretions of 0.10 to 0.20 inches were reported resulting in some slide offs along with some power outages.

A narrow band of snow fell with 3 to 6 inches of accumulation reported. The greatest snowfall amounts were reported across the western and central portions of the county. A report of 5.1 inches of snowfall was received 3 miles S of Albion, IN. The snow combined with ice remaining on trees from recent freezing rain led to some instances of downed tree limbs. Some power outages also were reported.

Periods of freezing rain with temperatures near freezing accumulated to between 0.10 and 0.20 across the area on New Year's Day. This led to a few reports of tree limbs down and spotty power outages across the region. There were also reports of a few car accidents as roads were slick in spots.

The public reported a large tree was blown down and power lines down in Kendallville.

EM reports power lines down.

EM reports power lines down.

Trees, tree limbs, power lines and poles were all reported down in spots across the county.

Long duration sustained winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph occurred across the county, resulting in trees, tree limbs and power poles suffering damage.

Freezing rain, at times mixed with sleet, accumulated up to 0.20 inches in spots on February 12th. Numerous slide-offs and minor accidents occurred across the county. Many schools and some businesses were closed on February 12th due to the icy conditions. Fallen tree branches were reported across the region, with many onto roads and power lines creating scattered power outages.

Emergency management officials reported a large tree limb came down onto power lines at the Noble County Fairgrounds.

Reports of trees and power lines down which resulted in some damage to cars and some structural damage of houses.

A combination of freezing rain, sleet, and wind gusts to 40 mph created scattered power outages and downed trees. Slick spots on mainly elevated surfaces also aided in difficult travel and a few accidents. Ice accumulations across the county generally ranged between 0.05 and 0.20 inches.

Light snow developed during the late evening hours of January 31st and became heavy at times February 1st into early February 2nd. Total snow accumulations across the county generally ranged between 11 and 16 inches, heaviest across northern portions of the county. Wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph, combined with the falling snow, created reduced visibilities and blowing snow. Numerous events were cancelled across the region, along with reports of slide-offs and accidents due to snow covered and slick roads. There were also reports of road closures in rural areas as unplowed roads became impassible. The heavy, wet, nature of the snow also led to sporadic power outages.

Law enforcement officials reported numerous trees and tree limbs down across the county, with some onto power lines causing sporadic power outages.

Temperatures dropped into the single digits and teens below zero as arctic air filtered in behind a powerful winter storm that dropped more than a foot of heavy snow on the region. Strong westerly winds, with gusts between 30 and 40 mph, created deadly wind chills and significant blowing and drifting snow. Dangerous winds chills between 30 and 45 degrees below zero were common. The extremely cold temperatures and significant blowing snow kept many north-south roads impassable or restricted to single lanes. There were numerous reports of accidents and slide-offs across the region due to the slick roadways, with many businesses and schools closed each day.

Moderate rain overspread the region on February 26th. Surface temperatures hovered near freezing during the morning and early afternoon hours which allowed the rain to freeze on mainly elevated surfaces. Ice accretions near a tenth of an inch were common on trees, power lines, bridges, and overpasses. This combined with wind gusts to 30 mph aided in downing a few tree limbs. There were also reports of isolated power outages and accidents across the region.

Rain changed over to heavy wet snow Tuesday afternoon and continued into the evening hours before ending. Snowfall totals range from around 5 inches in far eastern portions of the county to between 8 and 10 inches across central and western areas. Snow fell at 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. The heavy wet snow created localized power outages, along with hazardous driving conditions which resulted in a few accidents and slide-offs. There were also reports of school delays and cancellations the next morning.

A trained spotter reported trees and power lines down in the southeastern portion of the county. A small area of corn, as well as a metal shed were damaged.

Very windy conditions were seen across the area on December 9th as a deep area of low pressure tracked into Michigan. Wind gusts between 45 and 60 mph were common during the late morning and afternoon hours. There were reports of power lines and trees down across the region due to the strong winds, which resulted in isolated power outages.

County dispatch reported numerous trees and power lines down in Cosperville.

Scattered to numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines down were noted by county officals.

Mixed wintry precipitation overspread the area late December 18th and continued through about noon on December 19th. Precipitation started out as a brief period of snow and sleet before changing over to moderate freezing rain. Snow and sleet accumulations were generally near 1 inch. Ice accumulations were between a quarter and a half an inch across the area. Utility companies reported numerous power outages across the area due to significant ice accumulations on power lines and trees. Also, icy roads led to several accidents along with school closures.

Trees and power lines were blown down in the area. An amateur radio tower was also knocked down.

Numerous trees, tree limbs, power lines and poles were down in and around Kendallville. At least 2 vehicles suffered damage from falling trees. A 30 to 40 foot tall maple tree snapped and fell between two houses, luckily not causing any damage to either one.

Two to four tenths of an inch of ice covered roads and power lines, creating hazardous driving conditions and widespread power outages along with tree limbs downed. No injuries or deaths were reported in the county.

Several large trees and tree limbs down across the city. One tree fell onto a set of powerlines.

Reports of several trees and power lines down were received throughout the county.

An intense area of low pressure moving across Michigan produced sustained winds of 40 MPH with measured gusts to 60 MPH across all of Northern Indiana, Northwest Ohio and Southwest Lower Michigan from late morning through early evening. Widespread reports of trees and power lines downwere received from law enforcement across the region.

Winds gusted to 65 MPH behind a strong cold front that moved across the region during the late afternoon and evening. Numerous power outages occurred with trees and power lines down. Damage was reported to some roofs with extensive damage to the Knox City Court Building in Starke County.

An unusually strong cold front moved through the region during the daylight hours of the 9th. A strong pressure gradient existed with the front as 3 hour pressure falls of 4 millibars ahead of the front combined with 3 hour pressure rises of 11 millibars. Winds just above the surface ranged from 70 to 80 mph. The combination of these 2 factors was tapped by a narrow line of showers immediately ahead of the cold front. Widespread reports of trees, tree limbs and power lines being blown down were received as surface winds of 50 to 70 mph were experienced by many areas.

Noble county Fire/rescue reported trees and power lines down across much of the county. Emergency management reported damage to homes from fallen trees and roof damage.

Numerous trees and power lines down.