Is everyone ok ?

E.P. · 1/29/08, 11:00 PM

Was without power for an hour and my neighbors (2 houses away) gas grill is on my patio. But all appears to be fine....so far. It's still blowing pretty good though.

ScottLimbert · 1/29/08, 11:06 PM

The wind just blew thru the North Dayton area. Lost power long enough to find a flashlight but now its quiet. see everybody april 5th

Al Pierce · 1/29/08, 11:19 PM

Looking for Agar to come on the board and give a report on Brazil. I'm in Florida for the winter. We had tornadoes and strong winds here about 10 days ago. Last year in January a tornado came through this area of Florida and killed some 14 people about 25 miles away.

Dirtfan · 1/29/08, 11:50 PM

Very strong winds here,went into a meeting @ 7:00 over at 9:15, 33 degree tempature drop during that time.One of the guys had to leave, his wife called and said a tornado hit their house, around Bedford In.

Onlydirt · 1/30/08, 12:24 AM

Jerry,
County was chasing some rotation in the clouds around Russiaville (sp), but I think we just got an big blast of wind in town. Most of the bad stuff died out over Howard County for some reason (Thankfully). THat radar image covering the entire state look pretty bad. Then came the cold and froze all the roads over. It took me 35 minutes to get from the station to Family Video on Southway and then back home out on Old Sycamore. Usually would take 15 min tops. THis wind is crazy strong!!

Wish Bill the best in recovering from the damage.

arctic monkey21 · 1/30/08, 12:45 AM

I'm sitting here in Clinton, IA in the middle what was supposed to be blizzard like conditions. However back home in Olney, IL sounded like many trees and power lines down. That's all I know at this point. Heard report of a possible tornado near Newton, IL as well.

1BIGracefan · 1/30/08, 10:48 AM

we lost power at 7:15 came back on at 1:00 had to send my kids to my folks for the night besides that all ways fine.

Bill Gardner · 1/30/08, 11:40 AM

the storm destroyed half of our sign & graphics shop. Our shop is located at Brian Hayden's home just northeast of Greencastle... Brian told me... it was a tornado. Trees with roots and all were sucked right out of the ground. It is something you really got to see in person... Pictures don't do it justice.

Thankfully everyone is ok... there is just building damage.

Here are some photos of our shop... Our shop is the grey building.

The Slab of concrete that is left... This slab of concrete is 50 ft. x 50 ft.

In the center all wadded up was kids trampolin...

Debris spread all over the place...

1/30/08, 1:11 PM

I heard that a billboard fell on a gas station in Terre Haute, IN. Here on the far east side of Indy we didn't have much damage, it may have lsot some strength by the time it reached here. Waiting for round two tomorrow. Sounds like we may have more ice & sleet here instead of snow.

mowerman · 1/30/08, 1:12 PM

Thanks Bill for the photos. Sorry for your loss.
Bob and Monica

1/29/08, 11:00 PM	#11 Re: Is everyone ok ?
E.P. Senior Member Race Count This Year: 22 Race Count Last Year: 17 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 288	Was without power for an hour and my neighbors (2 houses away) gas grill is on my patio. But all appears to be fine....so far. It's still blowing pretty good though. __________________ Eric B. Pethtel

1/29/08, 11:50 PM	#14 Re: Is everyone ok ?
Dirtfan Senior Member Race Count This Year: 50 Race Count Last Year: 54 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,809	Very strong winds here,went into a meeting @ 7:00 over at 9:15, 33 degree tempature drop during that time.One of the guys had to leave, his wife called and said a tornado hit their house, around Bedford In. __________________ Dan Hetser "Today is a Gift, Tomorrow is not Promised"

1/29/08, 11:06 PM	#12 Re: Is everyone ok ?
ScottLimbert Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 35	The wind just blew thru the North Dayton area. Lost power long enough to find a flashlight but now its quiet. see everybody april 5th

1/29/08, 11:19 PM	#13 Re: Is everyone ok ?
Al Pierce Senior Member Race Count This Year: 49 Race Count Last Year: 43 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,423	Looking for Agar to come on the board and give a report on Brazil. I'm in Florida for the winter. We had tornadoes and strong winds here about 10 days ago. Last year in January a tornado came through this area of Florida and killed some 14 people about 25 miles away.

1/30/08, 12:24 AM	#15 Re: Is everyone ok ?
Onlydirt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 912	Jerry, County was chasing some rotation in the clouds around Russiaville (sp), but I think we just got an big blast of wind in town. Most of the bad stuff died out over Howard County for some reason (Thankfully). THat radar image covering the entire state look pretty bad. Then came the cold and froze all the roads over. It took me 35 minutes to get from the station to Family Video on Southway and then back home out on Old Sycamore. Usually would take 15 min tops. THis wind is crazy strong!! Wish Bill the best in recovering from the damage.

1/30/08, 12:45 AM	#16 Re: Is everyone ok ?
arctic monkey21 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 387	I'm sitting here in Clinton, IA in the middle what was supposed to be blizzard like conditions. However back home in Olney, IL sounded like many trees and power lines down. That's all I know at this point. Heard report of a possible tornado near Newton, IL as well.

1/30/08, 10:48 AM	#17 Re: Is everyone ok ?
1BIGracefan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,100	we lost power at 7:15 came back on at 1:00 had to send my kids to my folks for the night besides that all ways fine.

1/30/08, 11:40 AM	#18 Re: Is everyone ok ?
Bill Gardner Administrator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,077	the storm destroyed half of our sign & graphics shop. Our shop is located at Brian Hayden's home just northeast of Greencastle... Brian told me... it was a tornado. Trees with roots and all were sucked right out of the ground. It is something you really got to see in person... Pictures don't do it justice. Thankfully everyone is ok... there is just building damage. Here are some photos of our shop... Our shop is the grey building. The Slab of concrete that is left... This slab of concrete is 50 ft. x 50 ft. In the center all wadded up was kids trampolin... Debris spread all over the place...

1/30/08, 1:11 PM	#19 Re: Is everyone ok ?
flaglady Posts: n/a	I heard that a billboard fell on a gas station in Terre Haute, IN. Here on the far east side of Indy we didn't have much damage, it may have lsot some strength by the time it reached here. Waiting for round two tomorrow. Sounds like we may have more ice & sleet here instead of snow.

1/30/08, 1:12 PM	#20 Re: Is everyone ok ?
mowerman Senior Member Race Count This Year: 13 Race Count Last Year: 87 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,553	Thanks Bill for the photos. Sorry for your loss. Bob and Monica