A small cluster of thunderstorms developed in eastern Wisconsin and rapidly expanded eastward. A large cold pool developed and forced the convection towards the southeast with portions of northern Indiana experiencing pockets of wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 04:20:00 to 19-JUN-09 04:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROME CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

County officials reported a tree down onto a power line in Rome City.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 03:46:00 to 19-JUN-09 03:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMESTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported numerous tree limbs, as well as one tree, being blown down near Jamestown.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 04:16:00 to 19-JUN-09 04:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYRACUSE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported numerous trees down throughout Syracuse.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 04:10:00 to 19-JUN-09 04:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDMOND PARK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported numerous trees down southeast of Milford.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 04:21:00 to 19-JUN-09 04:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAWTER PARK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employees reported four trees uprooted on the south end of Lake Wawasee on Hatchery Road. Wind speeds, estimated at around 75 mph, appear to have locally increased as a result of flowing down the length of the lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 04:54:00 to 19-JUN-09 04:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCOLA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A Fort Wayne television station reported a semi truck overturned.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 03:50:00 to 19-JUN-09 03:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD MILLS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported numerous ten to eighteen inch tree limbs down 3 miles southwest of Goshen.

Hail in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 08:07:00 to 19-JUN-09 08:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRUMSTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported penny size hail covering the ground, along with a few shingles blown off a residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 03:45:00 to 19-JUN-09 03:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A South Bend television station reported that four large evergreen trees were blown down on Pear Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 04:20:00 to 19-JUN-09 04:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN VLG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

County dispatch reports trees blown down on State Route 5, south of County Road 100 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 04:13:00 to 19-JUN-09 04:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: COSPERVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

County dispatch reported numerous trees and power lines down in Cosperville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 03:40:00 to 19-JUN-09 03:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A South Bend television station reported trees were down onto a house and car at 402 Monroe Street in Lakeville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 04:00:00 to 19-JUN-09 04:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAPPANEE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Pictures submitted to a South Bend television station indicated several large tree limbs being blown down in Nappanee.

Lightning in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 05:00:00 to 19-JUN-09 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMESTOWN
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 32 foot by 50 foot storage facility for Shelton Fireworks on Old US 27 was struck by lightning around 6 am EDT, causing a fire to start. This fire subsequently began causing roughly 1000 boxes of fireworks in the building to ignite, with some of them reaching 100 feet into the air. It took firefighters from 12 departments around 90 minutes to get the fire under control, with the building being a total loss. The building was valued at around $10,000 with the contents around $30,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 03:50:00 to 19-JUN-09 03:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BREMEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported numerous trees down in Bremen. In addition, a local newspaper reported that the Bremen Ford dealership had several showroom windows blown out with some water damage. A nearby Chevrolet dealership found a hold in the rear window on a delivery van, but no evidence of what caused the damage. Damage is estimated in the area at $25,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 04:23:00 to 19-JUN-09 04:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN VLG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported multiple large tree limbs snapped on County Road 200 North between State Route 5 and County Road 1150 West.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 04:40:00 to 19-JUN-09 04:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported numerous limbs of varying sizes down in the northern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 03:40:00 to 19-JUN-09 03:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: NUTWOOD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The local newspaper reported numerous trees down with some structural damage east of US 31 as well as south of Kern Road, near the Southlawn Cemetery.  A large tree was uprooted, falling onto a house, causing extensive roof damage to one side of the home.  At least one vehicle was damaged from a downed tree. Damage is estimated at $20,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-09 03:55:00 to 19-JUN-09 03:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WEST
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported an eight and twelve inch diameter branch blown down.  Minor damage was also reported to a porch at a nearby residence.