Storms moved across Missouri and Illinois into central and southern Indiana. Storms produced high winds and heavy rain. Rain of 4 to more than 6 inches fell in portions of central and southern Indiana on Wednesday and Thursday morning. This was the biggest rain the area has seen since June 2008. This rain did flood numerous county and a few state roads in central and southern Indiana. At least 4 vehicles attempted to go through flooded roads and did not make it. The biggest rain reported was 6.25 inches on the north side of Bloomington. Monroe���Morgan���Owen���Daviess and southern Marion Counties all had locations that measured 4 or more inches of rain.

Lightning in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 13-MAY-09 13:30:00 to 13-MAY-09 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike started a fire in the attic of a Shelbyville, Indiana home on South West Street around 1:30 PM EST.  Flames and smoke were visible from the roof.  Firefighters gained access to the fire via the front door as well as by cutting through the roof.  The fire was extinguished with minimal water, causing very little water damage.  Smoke damage was reported to be minimal as well.
Lightning also struck an 80-foot sycamore tree at nearby Bear Chase Golf Course, near Morristown Road, causing it to catch fire and fall.  The time of occurrence was simply described as late in the day.

Lightning in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 04:00:00 to 14-MAY-09 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBUS
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning is suspected to be the cause of a house fire, which held ten occupants, occurring at approximately 4 AM EST.  The fire was quickly extinguished by firefighters.  This minimized structural damage but contents were a total loss in one room and the rest of the house sustained extensive heat damage, melting all plastic items.  Property damage cost has been greatly estimated.

Flood in KNOX, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 02:58:00 to 14-MAY-09 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENNES ONEAL ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding was reported in Vincennes, Indiana as a result of heavy thunderstorm rains.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 03:00:00 to 14-MAY-09 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANTHONY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm winds blew a large tree down onto County Road 500 North between County Road 300 West and County Road 400 West.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 02:30:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLETTSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds on Red Hill Road, Ellettsville, Indiana.

Flood in PARKE, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 03:00:00 to 14-MAY-09 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported US 36 east of Rockville, Indiana was partially under water.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 04:00:00 to 14-MAY-09 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVOCA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 54 was flooded by heavy rain at Avoca, Indiana. Additional flooding was observed along Highway 158.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 02:35:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWENSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 02:40:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was blown down onto County Road 500 North, near County Road 700 West, nearby Frankton, Indiana due to thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in GREENE, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 02:55:00 to 14-MAY-09 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains flooded State Route 59 South in Linton, Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 13-MAY-09 18:50:00 to 13-MAY-09 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORESVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A resident in the Roberson Woods subdivision in Mooresville, Indiana lost two giant shag-bark walnut trees and received roof damage to a little lake house.  Another resident on the entrance road to the subdivision also had a giant tree down between two properties, laying on a roof.  Other fallen limbs, mud and debris were all over Landersdale Road on the east side of the subdivision.  Time of occurrence is greatly estimated.

Flood in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 13-MAY-09 18:50:00 to 13-MAY-09 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANDERSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding necessitated closing of Mann Road between the Morgan/Marion County Line and Landersdale Road.  Two cars without passengers had water up to their windows just south of the Marion/Morgan County line early on the 14th.  Time of occurrence and damage cost are grossly estimated.

Lightning in JACKSON, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 04:15:00 to 14-MAY-09 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUDLEYTOWN
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning is believed to be the cause of a house fire on East County Road 700 South.  A male occupant apparently was able to make it to the back door but not able to open it and was overcome by smoke.  While being treated by emergency personnel he stopped breathing and could not be revived.  Damage cost is grossly estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 03:00:00 to 14-MAY-09 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMESTOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several dozen trees were reported down from thunderstorm winds in and around Jamestown, Indiana. Tree size ranged from 6 to 12 inches in diameter.  Most trees were snapped off rather than uprooted.  Many streets were blocked for a couple hours until street crews could respond. There was at least 4 instances of utility lines down due to fallen trees/tree branches. Damage cost is a gross estimate.

Lightning in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 13-MAY-09 19:00:00 to 13-MAY-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITELAND
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck the roof of a home, leaving a gaping hole during heavy rain. Firefighters were called about 7 PM EST. The lightning sparked an attic fire that took about 20 minutes to put out, according to the fire chief. The rest of the home had smoke and water damage.  Time of event is approximate.  Damage cost is grossly estimated.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 04:33:00 to 14-MAY-09 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A vehicle stalled in flood waters on an unspecified portion of State Road 450 northeast of Shoals, Indiana. Damage cost is a gross estimate.

Flood in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 04:55:00 to 14-MAY-09 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRICK CHAPEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of rain water was reported on County Road 350 North near the intersection of County Road 225 West.

Flood in JACKSON, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 09:30:00 to 14-MAY-09 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding occurred in the vicinity of County Road 300 North and County Road 150 West near Brownstown, Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 13-MAY-09 19:05:00 to 13-MAY-09 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRIENDSWOOD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS employee reported trees down from thunderstorm winds at the intersection of County Road 1050 East and 700 South.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 13-MAY-09 19:40:00 to 13-MAY-09 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that thunderstorm winds split several trees and knocked down utility lines. Damage cost is estimated.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 13-MAY-09 20:00:00 to 13-MAY-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MICKLEYVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down a 31-foot tall radio tower, uprooted a large tree, and blew down part of a fence. Location was reported to be near Washington Street and Lynhurst Drive, Indianapolis. Time is approximate.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 02:00:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH SALEM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four trees were reported blown down by thunderstorm winds across town, ranging in size from 6 to 12 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 02:04:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: DARLINGTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a tree down due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 02:16:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAUGH
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm winds were clocked at 59 MPH by automated equipment at the Indianapolis Executive Airport, located on the northern outskirts of Indianapolis.

Thunderstorm Wind in OWEN, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 02:25:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GATANANT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that thunderstorm winds blew down a tree and utility lines near Devore, Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 13-MAY-09 19:00:00 to 13-MAY-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMECROFT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew down scattered tree limbs and apparently was the cause of a power outage at US Route 31 and Shelby Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKE, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 01:25:00 to 14-MAY-09 01:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree and several large limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 02:00:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADVANCE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was reported to have been blown down by thunderstorm winds near the junction of State Route 75 and County Road 400 South.

Lightning in VIGO, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 02:00:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIMENTO
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning started a barn on fire on West French Road. Damage cost is a gross estimate.

Flash Flood in VIGO, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 02:00:00 to 14-MAY-09 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MARY OF THE WOODS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Pennington Road was reported to be inundated by flood waters between US Route 150 and State Route 63 in the Terre Haute, Indiana area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 02:02:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: ULEN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated thunderstorm wind gusts to be as high as 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 02:27:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter located near 86th Street and Township Line Road, on the north side of Indianapolis, estimated thunderstorm winds gusted up to 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 14-MAY-09 02:30:00 to 14-MAY-09 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FISHERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Large tree limbs were blown down by thunderstorm winds at 13519 Lantern Road, Fishers, Indiana.

Flood in MONROE, INDIANA
From 13-MAY-09 15:30:00 to 13-MAY-09 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW UNIONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Brummets Creek Road was impassable due to flooding caused by heavy rains.

Flood in BROWN, INDIANA
From 13-MAY-09 15:45:00 to 13-MAY-09 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEEDMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Police in Nashville reported numerous roads flooded in Brown County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 13-MAY-09 18:50:00 to 13-MAY-09 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORESVILLE
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds damaged one or more power transformers. Damage cost is a rough estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 13-MAY-09 19:56:00 to 13-MAY-09 19:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: (IND)INDNPLS INTL AR
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Automated observing equipment recorded a thunderstorm wind gust of 70 MPH.