The severe weather threat increased during the mid to late afternoon hours from central Illinois to central Indiana as a result of an upper level disturbance merging with wind flow into a low over Canada, daytime heating, a moist air mass in place at the surface, and cold air aloft. As the evening progressed a weak trough developed from northwest Ohio to central Indiana, just ahead of an outflow reinforced frontal zone. A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for the area at 430 PM EST. A combination of strong winds and heavy rainfall were the threats through the mid to late evening hours.

Flash Flood in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 19:40:00 to 12-JUL-08 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Employees at Johnson County Memorial Hospital had to sandbag much of the first floor, including the emergency room waiting area, officials said; however, the ER was not affected.

Thunderstorm Wind in VIGO, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 18:15:00 to 12-JUL-08 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODRIDGE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An area on the far east side of Terre Haute bound by Fruitridge to the west, United States Highway 40 to the north, State Route (SR) 46 to the east, and Poplar Street (SR 42) to the south had several limbs the size of a man's thigh and forearm (up to 25 feet long) with one large 2.5 foot diameter tree uprooted at Deming Park. All limbs and the tree were oriented west to east in this small area.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSH, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 21:40:00 to 12-JUL-08 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOSCOW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees in West Moscow.

Flash Flood in RANDOLPH, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-08 02:25:00 to 13-JUL-08 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNOW HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding from heavy thunderstorm rains was reported to be flowing over the highway near the town of Lynn at a depth of one foot.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 19:00:00 to 12-JUL-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 19:20:00 to 12-JUL-08 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLE UNION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Interstate 70 was closed near the Morgan county line for a short time after several cars hydroplanned on the highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIPTON, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 17:59:00 to 12-JUL-08 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW LANCASTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree and utility lines.

Flash Flood in CLAY, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 18:45:00 to 12-JUL-08 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain flooded the streets of Clay City to as much as 3 feet deep in some areas.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 19:13:00 to 12-JUL-08 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy thunderstorm rains produced flooding in the southeast section of Muncie.

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 19:20:00 to 12-JUL-08 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding from heavy thunderstorm rains was reported on US Highway 231.

Hail in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 19:41:00 to 12-JUL-08 19:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBYVILLE MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 21:00:00 to 12-JUL-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds over a large part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 19:41:00 to 12-JUL-08 19:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBYVILLE MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds, the largest of which was approximately 50 inches in circumference. Power was knocked out, thus utility lines were likely down as well.

Flash Flood in RANDOLPH, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 21:05:00 to 12-JUL-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEERFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 28 in Deerfield was flooded by heavy thunderstorm rains.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 18:30:00 to 12-JUL-08 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew trees and/or limbs down. Flash flooding was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 20:36:00 to 12-JUL-08 20:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 21:00:00 to 12-JUL-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees countywide, including on Musgrave Road, Big Bend, Crooked Creek, and Abraham Road.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 21:08:00 to 12-JUL-08 23:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENGAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy thunderstorm rains covered 750 West south of State Route 44 to a depth of 6 to 8 inches.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 21:00:00 to 12-JUL-08 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy thunderstorm rains flooded roads over a large portion of Morgan county, including Logap, State Route 39, Downey, Mahalasville, State Route 252, and State Route 42 over towards Cloverdale. Several roads were closed due to high water, including Interstate 70 and Everett Road.

Flash Flood in OWEN, INDIANA
From 12-JUL-08 19:00:00 to 12-JUL-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPENCER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding from heavy rain was reported east-southeast of Spencer.