A stable air mass was in place across much of the area in the wake of a line of storms from earlier in the day. Increasing instability and an approaching upper level wave set the stage for thunderstorms to develop. A few of these took on super-cell characteristics across Cass and White counties. A storm spotter photographed a tornado northeast of Wolcott, Indiana which developed over an open field.

Hail in WABASH, INDIANA
From 04-JUN-10 20:05:00 to 04-JUN-10 20:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA FONTAINE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, INDIANA
From 04-JUN-10 19:25:00 to 04-JUN-10 19:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW WAVERLY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell onto a house north of New Waverly. The house was considered to be a total loss as the tree penetrated the roof and buckled three of the four outside walls. Damage to the structure alone was estimated at $125,000. Several other trees were blown down in and around New Waverly, with at least one other tree making limited contact with a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, INDIANA
From 04-JUN-10 19:36:00 to 04-JUN-10 19:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERU
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported numerous trees and power lines down in Peru.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, INDIANA
From 04-JUN-10 19:36:00 to 04-JUN-10 19:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEORIA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported State Road 125, five miles east of Peru, was close due to power lines down onto the road. Several power poles were also down on Business 31 south, resulting in road closure.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, INDIANA
From 04-JUN-10 20:05:00 to 04-JUN-10 20:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: JALAPA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter recorded a 58 mph gust on State Road 15 at the Grant and Wabash county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, INDIANA
From 04-JUN-10 20:26:00 to 04-JUN-10 20:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANDESS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a semi was rolled over on Interstate 69, near mile marker 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in JAY, INDIANA
From 04-JUN-10 20:58:00 to 04-JUN-10 20:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALBEC
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 65 mph winds near Balbec.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, INDIANA
From 04-JUN-10 20:00:00 to 04-JUN-10 20:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported a viewer measuring a 60 mph wind gust.

Tornado in WHITE, INDIANA
From 04-JUN-10 19:55:00 to 04-JUN-10 19:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLCOTT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media relayed a report of a tornado being observed northeast of Wolcott by a trained spotter. The spotter subsequently sent a photograph and video of the tornado. The spotter stated that it touched down in an open field and was on the ground for less than a minute, causing no appreciable damage. The width of the circulation has been estimated from a photograph of the debris cloud. As no damage was reported, a intensity of EF0 with winds of 65 mph will be assigned.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABASH, INDIANA
From 04-JUN-10 20:05:00 to 04-JUN-10 20:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA FONTAINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a few trees blown down.