Chapman Lake Drive in Warsaw was closed as of Saturday morning, Sept. 21, due to storm damage. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Adkins.

Staff Report

WARSAW — A microburst just before 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, caused significant damage in some parts of Kosciusko County.

According to the National Weather Service, a microburst is a localized column of sinking air within a thunderstorm that can cause extensive damage at the surface, and, in some instances, can be life-threatening.

The NWS of Northern Indiana reported areas of damage in the north side of Warsaw, Chapman Lake, Barbee Lake, Ridinger Lake, and Pierceton. Wind gusts were reported around 60 to 65 mph.

As a result of the microburst, several trees were downed and hail was reported.

As of noon Saturday, Sept. 21, Kosciusko REMC reported over 1,200 customers were still without power as a result of the storm. These areas include north-central parts of Kosciusko County such as the Chapman Lake area, Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park, and Ridinger Lake.

Several local roads also were still closed as of Saturday morning, including East Levi Lee Road and Chapman Lake Drive.

A large tree was downed, hitting a structure at Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park in Warsaw. Photo provided by Antonia Kauffman.