A line of thunderstorms pushed into Western Indiana during the early evening hours on the 19th.  Also, a few isolated storms were out ahead of the line in Central Indiana.  As the line of storms pushed into the central portion of the state, numerous thunderstorm wind damage and gust observations were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-09 18:05:00 to 19-AUG-09 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-09 18:15:00 to 19-AUG-09 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A one and a half foot diameter dead tree was blown down as the gust front from a thunderstorm came through the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-09 18:08:00 to 19-AUG-09 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LAFAYETTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree across State Route 43 between US Route 52 and State Route 443 near the Purdue University campus.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-09 18:30:00 to 19-AUG-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLEETH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees were knocked down due to thunderstorm winds as the bow echo pushed across the area.  Power lines due to trees laying on them.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-09 18:45:00 to 19-AUG-09 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FICKLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm wind gusts down trees near Colfax at County Road 700 West and County Road 300 South.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-09 18:00:00 to 19-AUG-09 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRYSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was reported downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts in this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-09 18:10:00 to 19-AUG-09 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: COYUGA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were downed in this location due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-09 18:40:00 to 19-AUG-09 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: RHODES
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts in this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKE, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-09 19:00:00 to 19-AUG-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATLIN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down in this location due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-09 19:00:00 to 19-AUG-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down due to thunderstorm wind gusts along Division Street near County Roads 550 West and 525 West.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-09 19:30:00 to 19-AUG-09 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUNERSTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were downed near County Roads 700 West and 75 South due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Lightning in MARION, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-09 22:30:00 to 19-AUG-09 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODRUFF PLACE
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The NBC affiliate in Indianapolis reported that a man was struck by lightning as he and his son were walking from the car to the house, which was located in the 400 block of South Butler Avenue. A nearby tree was also struck and destroyed. The man was rushed to Wishard Hospital, where he was expected to recover.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-09 17:45:00 to 19-AUG-09 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE VLG
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A thunderstorm wind gust of 66 miles per hour was measured in Pine Village.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-09 17:45:00 to 19-AUG-09 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARBONDALE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to be between 60 and 70 miles per hour at this location.  A funnel cloud was also reported.