Pictures of the Straight Lines that hit Dowagiac Airport shortly after 4:20 AM

Pictures of one of the aircraft hangers and the National Guard Armory.

First 4 pictures were taken by David Smith, Cass County Emergency Manager KC8ZFR.

(NWS has permission to use these pictures)

Rear overhead door of the National Guard Armory.  Straight line wind blew in the door and took out part of the roof above.

View showing door and roof section that was blown out!

Roof view of another part of the roof damage and view of damaged hanger.

Good view of the damage to one of the hangers.

The following pictures were taken by the Dowagiac Deputy Fire Chief Dale Hutchings as part of the damage assessment done on the damaged area.

 Thanks "Hutch" for allowing me to post these great pictures!!

(NWS has permission to use these pictures)

Picture of the Armory area with debris from the airport hanger.

Closer view of debris field.

Takes a lot of wind to wrap corrugated aluminum around a pole and guide wire!

View of the hanger from the rear of the NG Armory of debris.

Another view of destroyed rear overhead door at the NG Armory.

Distant view.

Closer view of hander damage.

Inside view of hanger roof.

Crews clearing the 2.5 to 3' diameter oak tree from the front of the armory on the West side of  Prairie Ronde St.

Trees in the area that were downed caused limited power outages in the area.