Mainly non-thunderstorm winds occurred during the afternoon and evening hours of February 11th. A High Wind Warning was in effect for the day as well as portions of the days on either side. A strong low pressure system moved across Illinois and northern Indiana with a trailing cold front that passed through Indiana. An intense pressure gradient ahead of the front and strong pressure rises behind the front caused very strong winds to blow. A saturated ground from recent snow melt and new rainfall may have contributed to the reports of downed trees.

Strong Wind in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 16:30:00 to 11-FEB-09 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown onto a mobile home. Wind gusts were estimated between 50 and 60 MPH.

High Wind in VIGO, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 16:45:00 to 11-FEB-09 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported to have been blown down at many locations throughout the county. No specific locations were given. Time of event is estimated.

High Wind in GREENE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 17:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and utility lines were reported to have been blown down throughout the county. Siding was damaged on a firehouse in Bloomfield, IN.

High Wind in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 17:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three reports of trees blown down on homes or cars were received by emergency management. One report was of a roof blown off the house. Time of event is estimated.

High Wind in CARROLL, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 16:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Indiana Department of Environmental Management equipment recorded the gust to 65 MPH.

High Wind in DAVIESS, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 16:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and utility lines were reported to be blown down throughout the county.

High Wind in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 16:30:00 to 11-FEB-09 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported to have been blown down in Sullivan and Dugger, Indiana.

High Wind in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 16:30:00 to 11-FEB-09 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power outages were reported due to high winds in Clinton and Dana, Indiana.

High Wind in DECATUR, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 21:15:00 to 11-FEB-09 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple power outages were reported due to tree and power lines down throughout the county. One tree landed on a house (no details available). Numerous utility lines came down on homes.

High Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 21:15:00 to 11-FEB-09 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were reported down.

High Wind in CLINTON, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 16:37:00 to 11-FEB-09 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power outage was reported as a result of a transformer exploding at 300 South and 700 West due to complications from high winds. The Frankfort police station was without power. The event time and damage amount are estimated.

High Wind in RANDOLPH, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 08:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Shingles were blown off of a home and a large metal canoe was blown onto the owner's property from an unknown location. A number of small limbs were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 18:45:00 to 11-FEB-09 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIANAPOLIS INTL AR
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Automated equipment recorded a wind gust of 58 mph at the Indianapolis International Airport.

High Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 15:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two trees were blown down on east Central Avenue between 38th and 41st streets.

High Wind in VIGO, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 15:23:00 to 11-FEB-09 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power outages were reported on the east side of Terre Haute.

High Wind in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 15:30:00 to 11-FEB-09 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Highway 550 in Shoals, IN.

Tornado in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 15:30:00 to 11-FEB-09 15:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDFORD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 13.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado very briefly occurred near near South County Road 300 East and East County Road 550 South. The tornado dislodged a barn roof and damaged the roof of a single family home across the street.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 16:30:00 to 11-FEB-09 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power outages were reported in Clinton and Dana.

Thunderstorm Wind in VIGO, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 16:45:00 to 11-FEB-09 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TERRE HAUTE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported to have blown down at many locations throughout the county. The time of the event is estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 21:20:00 to 11-FEB-09 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDFORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jackson County REMC reported that 2400 customers were without power as a result of downed lines and/or utility poles.

High Wind in RANDOLPH, INDIANA
From 12-FEB-09 00:08:00 to 12-FEB-09 00:08:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The uptown area of Union City, IN was without power. Two roads were closed in town due to fallen trees.

High Wind in JACKSON, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 09:20:00 to 11-FEB-09 09:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rural Electric Membership Corporation reported wind/tree related power outages throughout the county.

High Wind in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 09:20:00 to 11-FEB-09 09:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power company reported 2400 customers without power as a result of high winds.

High Wind in RUSH, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 17:13:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sporadic trees and utility lines were blown down on roads around the county. A utility pole was in the road at County Road 650 North and County Road 50 West.

High Wind in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 17:15:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A semi-trailer was blown over on State Road 38. A roof was blown off of a building. A mobile home was blown onto a road near Dayton, IN. Most of the damage in the county was located south and east of Lafayette, IN.

Strong Wind in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 17:15:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A barn was blown over in Romney, IN. Wind gusts were estimated at 50 to 60 MPH. Property damage value is rough estimate.

High Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 17:55:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Automated equipment recorded a wind gust of 61 MPH 2 miles southwest of Fishers, IN.

High Wind in MADISON, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 20:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported blown down throughout the county, including in Pendleton at Pendleton Avenue and Reformatory Road. Trees were down near Anderson at County Road 600 South and County Road 300 East.

High Wind in HOWARD, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 20:15:00 to 11-FEB-09 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Automated equipment recorded a wind gust of 59 MPH in Kokomo, IN.

High Wind in TIPTON, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 20:30:00 to 11-FEB-09 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn roof was destroyed around 1820 EST. Time of event and property damage are roughly estimated.

High Wind in TIPTON, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 20:30:00 to 11-FEB-09 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were numerous downed utility lines and trees throughout the county.

High Wind in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 20:43:00 to 11-FEB-09 20:43:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A 2-foot diameter tree was blown down.

High Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 17:22:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered utility lines were blown down throughout the county.

High Wind in OWEN, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 17:30:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county.

High Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 17:46:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and utility lines were reported blown down throughout Hancock County as well as in the city of Greenfield, IN.

High Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 17:35:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Westfield, IN a 30-inch diameter tree was uprooted, creating damage of an unspecified nature to the main building at Union Bible College.

High Wind in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 18:58:00 to 11-FEB-09 18:58:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 19:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in MONTGOMERY, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 19:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three trees were reported blown down 3 miles south of Crawfordsville, IN.

High Wind in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 18:00:00 to 11-FEB-09 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power was out in Roachdale, IN from 1800 to 2000 EST. Trees were reported blown down throughout Putnam County during the evening, including at County Road 1225 North and County Road 900 East, as well as at County Road 13761 North and 425 East.

High Wind in FOUNTAIN, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 19:05:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds were blamed for power outages in Mellot, Newton, and Kingman, IN.

High Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 19:33:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:33:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 17:22:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Automated equipment recorded a 66 MPH wind gust in Shelby, IN.

High Wind in BROWN, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 17:30:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down onto roadways in/around Nashville. At least twelve hundred customers were without power.

High Wind in PARKE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 17:30:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ten trees were found blown down throughout the county. Power outages occurred in Belmore and Rosedale, IN.

High Wind in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 17:30:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple tree branches were reported to have been blown down in/around Brownsburg, IN. Some standing water on roadways was also noted.

High Wind in WARREN, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 18:15:00 to 11-FEB-09 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Utility lines were reported blown down in Kramer, IN.

High Wind in WARREN, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 18:15:00 to 11-FEB-09 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and utility lines were reported blown down in Independence, IN.

High Wind in CLAY, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 18:30:00 to 11-FEB-09 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and utility lines were reported blown down throughout the county during the evening. Event time is estimated.

High Wind in DECATUR, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 18:45:00 to 11-FEB-09 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported blown down in Westport, IN.

High Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 18:48:00 to 11-FEB-09 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

High Wind in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 19:39:00 to 11-FEB-09 19:39:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Automated equipment recorded a non-convective wind gust of 58 MPH in Muncie, IN.

High Wind in MONROE, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 17:30:00 to 11-FEB-09 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown over onto an apartment building in Bloomington, IN, creating unknown damage.

High Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 15:01:00 to 11-FEB-09 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Scattered power outages across Indianapolis were reported by Indianapolis Power and Light to the local broadcast media. Time of event is estimate/time report was received.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 11-FEB-09 16:48:00 to 11-FEB-09 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIANAPOLIS INTL AR
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Automated equipment at the Indianapolis International Airport recorded 60 mph winds.