One of the strongest areas of low pressure to impact the lower 48 states moved across the northern United States on October 26. This storm system brought severe weather to much of the central United States. In central Indiana, 2 tornadoes along with numerous straight line wind events were reported. A line of severe thunderstorms ahead of the cold front sped across central Indiana during the morning. A brief tornado touchdown was confirmed about two and a half miles east of downtown Kokomo near County Roads 300 East and 50 North. In addition, significant damage was observed in and near Wilkinson in Hancock County.  The NWS ground survey has determined that both tornado and straight line wind damage occurred with estimated wind speeds of up to 80 mph. Numerous other straight line wind events were reported from across Central Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:55:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWOOD SKYWAY ARP
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were reported down due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts at Main Street and Interstate 65.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:49:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: KOKOMO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Reports of power lines down and no power to Downtown Kokomo were received due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:17:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: POPE ARPT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power poles were reportedly bent over at Green Meadows Drive and Fields Boulevard. This damage was caused by damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:25:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARRINGTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Significant damage occurred to a hog barn that was under construction near the intersection of County Roads 1100 North and 1100 East. Injuries occurred to two workers who were on stilts constructing the ceiling in the unfinished hog barn when the storm and damaging wind gusts moved across the area. One hog in the finished barn was also found injured and had to be put down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:28:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELAWARE CO ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power out and power lines down in the northwest portion of Muncie due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 07:55:00 to 26-OCT-10 07:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAY CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Clay City News reported a large tree down in Goshorn Park due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Clay City experienced power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:32:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: FENNS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous structures sustained damage in and near this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. A couple garages, a barn, and some trees were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:45:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLACKVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated on the IUPUI campus.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:15:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A grain bin was reported damaged at County Road 650 West and State Route 32 due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:30:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A support post was reportedly blown out on a front porch due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:50:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENNS VLY
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at 8000 South Tibbs Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:04:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKTON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A severe thunderstorm wind gust was measured at 60 mph, with 8 to 10 inch tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:11:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust of 70 mph was estimated in this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:11:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROSPERITY
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust of 63 mph was measured in this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:15:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at Anderson University.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:17:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated 60 mph wind gust was observed in this location, along with 8 to 10 inch tree limbs down on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:17:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENFIELD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 80 mph was observed in Greenfield. Multiple transformers were reported to have blown up and street signs were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:20:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph in this location. Some rotation was also observed at County Road 1200 West and State Route 58.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:17:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENFIELD
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 77 mph thunderstorm wind gust was reported on the west side of Greenfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:40:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 65 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated in this location. It was accompanied by torrential rainfall and water was observed on roads. Some traffic was down to one lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 07:50:00 to 26-OCT-10 07:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: COALMONT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down on a garage at 1973 E State Route 48. Power lines were also reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:54:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARGERSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were reported down at County Road 500 North and Indiana Highway 135 due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:56:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITELAND
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A semi tractor-trailer was blown over at mile marker 94.5 on Interstate 65 due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:15:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMESTOWN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A semi-truck was reported overturned at mile marker 49.5 on Interstate 74 due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:30:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADVIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down on a mobile home due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts on West Tapp Road, west of State Route 37.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:45:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines were reported down at Stop 18 and Highway 31 due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:15:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State Route 32 was reported closed due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts causing power lines to come down, debris in the road, and an overturned semi. Highway 52 is also blocked by a downed tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:45:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARGERSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were reported down at Whiteland Road due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in VIGO, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 07:29:00 to 26-OCT-10 07:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: TERRE HAUTE
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 70 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured in Terre Haute with trees reported down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in VIGO, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 07:32:00 to 26-OCT-10 07:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: (HUF)HULMAN FLD TERE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

An official NWS observation of a 58 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the Terre Haute ASOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:20:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An 18 inch diameter tree and power lines were downed due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts on Cook Avenue in Danville. Power outages in Danville, Pittsboro, and Brownsburg were reported as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:55:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUDAH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A one foot diameter tree limb was reported down due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts at State Route 37 and Old Indiana 37.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:05:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNDEE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An empty tractor trailer was blown over due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts at State Route 28 and County Road 600 West.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:50:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CICERO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were reported down in an east-west line near 236th Street in Cicero. The tree damage was due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:12:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT VIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were reported down in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:17:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENFIELD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple road signs were reported down due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts at McKenzie Road and Franklin Street.

Tornado in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:23:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARRINGTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 75.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF0 tornado touched down northwest of Wilkinson on Nashville Rd. Several outbuildings and one garage was destroyed. One home was largely deroofed.

Tornado in HOWARD, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:50:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERMONT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 80.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado touchdown was confirmed about two and a half miles east of downtown Kokomo near County Roads 300 East and 50 North. One home had significant damage and six other structures had minor roof or fence damage. Numerous trees were also reported down. This tornado has been rated an EF0 (wind speeds between 65 and 85 mph).

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:05:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 60 to 70 MPH was observed at State Route 57 and Viola Avenue. Some rotation was possibly noted as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:13:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: ODON
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:26:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT AUBURN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down on a truck on State Route 252, east of Interstate 65. This damage was caused by damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:38:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERIDAN
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 08:38:00 to 26-OCT-10 08:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOPPA
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 70 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured in this location, where trees were also reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, INDIANA
From 26-OCT-10 09:58:00 to 26-OCT-10 09:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKER CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A 2 to 3 door garage was blown 10 to 15 feet off its foundation due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Also, a two story brick home was reportedly had its roof ripped off and a partial wall collapse on the south southwest corner of the house.