On August 10, 2020, a line of storms brought wind damage to several Kenosha County communities, including Camp Lake, Trevor, Paddock Lake and Kenosha, according to the National Weather Service. The Camp Lake tornado was rated EF-0 for the county part of its path, with mostly tree damage and shingles moved from some houses.
Key takeaways
- The storm summary names Camp Lake, Trevor, Paddock Lake and Kenosha among places with wind damage.
- The Camp Lake tornado was rated EF-0 for the Kenosha County part of its path.
- Shingles moved from some houses, which leaves bare sheathing and exposed nail heads.
- Check the edges, flashing and attic after any wind line, even when the roof looks sound from the ground.
Which communities were named in the storm summary?
The weather service summary named Camp Lake, Trevor, Paddock Lake and Kenosha among places with wind damage that day.
The summary is a regional record, not a survey of every roof. It names communities but gives no count of the houses affected, so this guide does not put a figure on the damage.
Bristol was not named in the summary, so this guide does not say that village was damaged.
What did the Camp Lake tornado do?
The Kenosha County part of the path was rated EF-0. The full path began in Lake County, Illinois, and was rated EF-1 overall.
The full path was about 6.26 miles long, with peak winds near 90 miles per hour, according to the weather service summary. The survey lead, quoted in a local television news report, said the damage was mostly to trees, with shingles moving from some houses.
Trees take most of the force in a line like this, so the first check after a tree fall is the roof under the branches.
What should a roof owner check after a wind line?
Look at the edges first, then the flashing, then the attic after the next rain.
Shingles that moved leave bare sheathing and exposed nail heads, so check the edges and the rakes first. Check flashing at walls and chimneys.
Look for daylight or water staining in the attic after the next rain. Photograph what you find before any repair is made.
Frequently asked questions
Did Kenosha have a tornado in 2020?
The weather service summary names wind damage in Kenosha. The Camp Lake tornado path began in Lake County, Illinois, and reached part of Kenosha County. The sources do not describe a separate tornado in the city.
Does a wind event always mean roof damage?
No. Damage can be hard to see from the ground, so check the edges, the flashing and the attic before deciding the roof is sound.
Who do I call after a storm?
Call (833) 751-2102 and ask for a roof check after the storm. A technician will record the findings and say what can wait.
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