A line of thunderstorms developed in northern Illinois and rapidly became severe, producing wind damage as it moved into northern Indiana. The swath of damage continued into northwestern Indiana where winds of 60 to 80 mph caused several areas of tree damage and some structure damage. One person lost their life when a tree limb fell onto their car in Laporte County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-08 20:07:00 to 04-AUG-08 20:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRAIL CREEK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were reported down in and around the Michigan City area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-08 20:14:00 to 04-AUG-08 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINOLA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported power poles and large trees down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARKE, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-08 20:23:00 to 04-AUG-08 20:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOX
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported several trees and tree limbs down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-08 22:25:00 to 04-AUG-08 22:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: (GUS)GRISSOM AFB PER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a tree down onto a house. Grissom AFB reported a 50 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABASH, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-08 22:44:00 to 04-AUG-08 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WABASH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-08 21:36:00 to 04-AUG-08 21:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported several trees and tree limbs down across the county. A tree fell down onto a car, totaling the vehicle, as well as causing damage to the front of a house adjacent to the parked car. Damage is estimated at $10,000 for the car, $5,000 for the front of the house, and $10,000 for power lines down and other minor structure damage in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-08 22:05:00 to 04-AUG-08 22:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARSAW
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported tree limbs and power lines down across the southern half of the county.

Lightning in MIAMI, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-08 22:40:00 to 04-AUG-08 22:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIAMI
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a house was struck by lightning at the intersection of 350 West and 250 South.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-08 22:37:00 to 04-AUG-08 22:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIAMI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported trees and power lines down in and around Miami.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-08 21:43:00 to 04-AUG-08 21:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 65 mph wind gust just north of Lakeville.

Lightning in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-08 22:40:00 to 04-AUG-08 22:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA CITY
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a substation was hit by lightning, causing damage. In addition, lightning was believed responsible for several fires in and south of Columbia City.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-08 20:06:00 to 04-AUG-08 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINOLA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported a semi was rolled over on State route 2 west of Laporte. Also the Laporte hospital suffered some signage damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 04-AUG-08 20:06:00 to 04-AUG-08 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MICHIGAN CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media sources reported that a 23 year old man was nearly home when the severe storms caused a tree to be blown over into his vehicle, killing him.  The residence was located in the 6200 block of North County Road 400 West near the town of Springville.