Storm downs limbs at Maple Mount; major damage avoided

A storm that brought heavy winds and dropped 2. 2 inches of rain caused numerous limbs to fall at Maple Mount on the morning of June 29, 2023, but no trees fell. Only part of the campus was without power in the morning.

A large limb blocked the entrance to Lourdes Hall, and several limbs blocked passage on the Rosary Walk. There were several limbs down in the Mount park as well. Here are some photos.

The largest limb to fall fell from a maple tree and blocked the entrance to Lourdes Hall, cutting off access to the front parking lot to administrative staff.
The limb fell from this high section of the maple tree in front of the building.
This is the view facing east toward the chapel.
Maintenance worker Jamie Durbin uses a chainsaw on the fallen limb, as Daniel Casey, center, and Timmy Travis haul off limbs to clear the doorway at 2:30 p.m.
The largest number of limbs fell around the Rosary Walk on the front of campus.
A closer look of the limbs blocking the Rosary Walk. The watermelon and buttermilk stone is pictured at left.
Both sides of the Rosary Walk were affected, but the walk itself appeared undamaged.
The Rosary Walk with Cummings Road to the right.
The road through the Mount park was blocked by this limb.
This limb is blocking the lane through the cemetery.
Many smaller limbs were down all over campus, including these with Saint Angela Hall in the background.
The cats seemed thoroughly perplexed by what was happening.

Comments

  2. Angela Wink

    Just f0und these photos on July 4. I heard about that wind and am betting Ray got some of the limbs for his walking sticks. So much damage but so thankful none of the buildings were damaged by trees falling in them. Soo thankful no one was injured.

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