Severe storm surprises Friend, surrounding area

Strong winds, heavy rains cause considerable damage

Posted 8/13/25

A ferocious storm took Friend and surrounding area by surprise in the early hours of Aug 9.

Around 4 a.m., residents were awakened to nearly 90-mile-per hour winds and torrential rains. Non-stop …

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