Storm Damage, 4-20-2011
Wabash Avenue seemed to take the brunt of the storm. Several trees were down between Kane House, Detchon, and Forrest Hall.
Hays House had some roof damage from a branch blown across the street.
The College lost a handful of our many grand old trees.
This huge fir next to Forrest Hall was uprooted.
A tree next to Kane House was snapped off at ground level.
Trees and branches littered the yard between Detchon Hall and Wabash Avenue.
A pretty crab apple tree in front of Sparks was uprooted.
One of the large fir trees lining the fence on the visitors side of the football field fell.
The area around Martindale was hard hit losing approximately 10 trees in the vicinity.
Campus services managed to clear the walks despite the heavy debris.
Students emerge from Martindale to take a few photos with their phones before heading off for class. These three young men said everyone headed to the basement when the Tornado Warning was announced..
Martindale seemed to avoid substantial damage though guttering was found on the ground nearby.