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June 10, 2008 Severe Thunderstorms
Thunderstorm Produces 80 to 90 mph Straight Line Wind in Southwest Bradford County From Tuesday Evenings Storms
A severe thunderstorm slammed through the southwest part of
Bradford County Tuesday evening between 525 PM EDT and 535 PM EDT.
The thunderstorm produced an estimated 90 mph wind gust that tore
part of a roof off a barn a few miles southwest of Canton. Two
pieces of wood from the barn roof were driven into the ground by the
strong winds. There were also slate shingles blown off a roof of
another barn one of which was driven into the ground by the intense
winds. Additionally, southwest of Canton, there were numerous trees
snapped and uprooted in a divergent to straight line path.
The storm then tracked northeast and produced significant damage to
the town of Alba Pennsylvania. Alba was particularly hard hit as
numerous large trees were uprooted and snapped. The falling trees
knocking down numerous power lines and power poles. A small shed was
also heavily damaged by the wind in Alba. Additionally, there was
some siding and shingles blown off a few homes. Winds were estimated
between 80 and 90 mph in alba.
Between Alba and Canton along Route 14 another roof was partially
torn off a barn and a few portable toilets were blown one-quarter
mile down the road. A garage was also collapsed by the wind in this
area. winds were estimated at 90 mph.
Damage Photos
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Roof damage to barn.
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Inside view of damaged to barn.
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Another view of the barn damage.
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Parts of roof.
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Roof damage.
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Wood projectiles.
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Roof damage.
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Another projectile stuck in the ground.
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Large tree down.
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Small garage destroyed.
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Clean up of power lines and trees.
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Radar
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