What the report says
Possible lightning damage of a tree into a house. Homeowner said there was a bright flash, a loud bang and then a crash in the house. Photos show what appears to be the top of a tree through the roof of a house. Photos dont show powerlines nearby. Radar and lightning data indicate this was a time when numerous lightning was observed.
- Event (NWS name)
- LIGHTNING
- When
- Saturday, September 5, 2026, 6:45 AM EDT
- Where
- 1 NNE Middlebury
- County
- Van Wert County
- Measurement
- None given
- Reported by
- Emergency Mngr
- Issued by
- NWS Northern Indiana
- Location
- 40.86, -84.74 · map