A moderately unstable, sheared environment was in place across northern Indiana ahead of a cold front. The atmosphere remained capped until the late afternoon and evening hours, when storms began to develop rapidly. Several storms south of a Monon, Indiana to Decatur, Indiana line became strong and even in some instances severe. A few storms exhibited rotation with one tornado confirmed in Wabash County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, INDIANA
From 30-MAY-08 23:00:00 to 30-MAY-08 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DECATUR HI WAY ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 226.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line wind damage was observed from near the intersection of State Route 101 and East 750 North southeast to just north of US 224 at North 600 East. At least five barns of varying size and age suffered damage with two destroyed. Two houses sustained minor roof and siding damage as well. Winds were estimated at around 70 mph. Damage is estimated by emergency management officials at around $226,000.

Tornado in ADAMS, INDIANA
From 30-MAY-08 22:57:00 to 30-MAY-08 22:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVARE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A resident in Van Wert county Ohio observed a funnel touch down in an open field. Several trees were found blown down near the Adams County (IN) and Van Wert County (OH) line. A local clearing of corn stubble and debris was found. A shed at a nearby residence suffered some shingle damage. Damage was estimated at $500 for the shingle damage. The tornado moved into Van Wert county Ohio.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, INDIANA
From 30-MAY-08 17:36:00 to 30-MAY-08 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUNCTION
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported several trees blown down as well as some roof top television antenna damage.

Tornado in WABASH, INDIANA
From 30-MAY-08 17:22:00 to 30-MAY-08 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: DORA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Another brief tornado touched down near the intersection of 600 East and 250 S, just north of Lincolnville. After touching down in an open field, the circulation struck an older wood barn, causing the west-facing wall to fall in and some roof material to be blown off. Mud splatter was observed on the north-facing wall of the barn. A few trees were observed blown down facing west immediately north of the touchdown location. The tornado then quickly dissipated as it approached Salamonie Lake Reservoir. The damage was consistent with a EF0 with maximum winds of 80 mph. Maximum width was 25 yards and the tornado was on the ground for around one tenth of a mile. No injuries were reported.

Lightning in WABASH, INDIANA
From 30-MAY-08 17:15:00 to 30-MAY-08 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: WABASH
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a tree near the residence, causing a limb to fall onto power lines. The line caused a fire in the exterior wall, but the fire was dealt with quickly and extinguished. Damage estimates include $10,000 for the structure and $20,000 for contents for a total of $30,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, INDIANA
From 30-MAY-08 21:02:00 to 30-MAY-08 21:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORMAL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management officials reported a large tree down just north of Normal.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, INDIANA
From 30-MAY-08 20:55:00 to 30-MAY-08 20:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight-line thunderstorms winds were determined to be the cause of damage in the 9000 block of West 400 South, just to the south of Swayzee. A carport at a residence at 9740 West 400 South was destroyed with a trailer suffering damage. Just across and down the road a tree fell down onto a house at 9800 W 400 S. A woman was going down her stairs taking shelter when she fell and hurt her arm.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 30-MAY-08 17:23:00 to 30-MAY-08 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONUMENT CITY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The same thunderstorm that produced the brief tornado west of Salmonie Lake continued into Huntington County. Trees and power lines were damaged in the area, as well as a garage storing two vehicles. The debris from the garage was thrown into an adjacent field, with the last debris being found just south of Andrews. Spotters and Andrews Fire Department spotters estimated winds in the 70 to 80 mph range. No injuries were reported. Damage was estimated at $15,000.

Lightning in FULTON, INDIANA
From 30-MAY-08 21:45:00 to 30-MAY-08 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHESTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An 18-year-old male was struck by lightning while traveling in his car near the intersection of South Park Road and West 13th Street. The bolt came through his windshield, and striking him on the shoulder. The vehicle stopped a few blocks away and he regained consciousness long enough to call his father before passing back out. He was treated and released from a local hospital with no serious injuries.

Tornado in WABASH, INDIANA
From 30-MAY-08 17:15:00 to 30-MAY-08 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief touchdown was confirmed in an open field just west of a residence on South State Road 13 south of West 400 S. Several trees were damaged with a pole barn being partially destroyed. A second barn had the north wall blown towards the north and a partial roof collapse as a result. Approximately 12 power poles were snapped or pushed over along State Route 13. The damage in the area was consistent with a EF1 tornado with maximum winds estimated at around 90 mph. Two minor injuries as two people were in the barn at the time the tornado struck.