A line of severe storms advanced from Illinois and intensified further as it interacted with strong instability and shear. The line took on a line echo wave pattern (LEWP), resulting in an abundance of wind damage reports, including a large scale microburst in La Porte county. In addition, several small, but strong areas of rotation developed on the north side of the LEWP, resulting in several tornadoes across Elkhart and Kosciusko counties.

Tornado in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:16:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials relayed that an Amish family observed a tornado in an open field adjacent to their farm race eastward, picking up the roof of a barn (DI: SBO DOD: 5) and carrying it away from the property before dropping it and dissipating. One of the doors facing the tornado may have been open, aiding in the uplift of the roof. As a result, winds are estimated at around 80 mph with a maximum width of 25 yards. Damage is estimated at around $10,000.

Tornado in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:09:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A survey of damage in Goshen indicated a circulation touched down near the Parkside Elementary School, causing varying degrees of damage to trees at the school and to the east northeast as it moved through the southern parts of town. The circulation passed over the Aggregate Industries storage facilities, ripping the roof and portions of the metal shell away (DI:WHB; DOD:4). Several trucks in the building suffered damage as the roof struck them while being picked up. The tornado quickly dissipated after striking the facility. Debris from the building was found over a half mile away at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds. Damage for the building and contents is estimated at $500,000.

Tornado in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 19:59:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAKARUSA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A survey of damage indicated a circulation touched down northwest of Wakarusa and worked east southeast, passing north of the town. The circulation skipped along its nearly 12 mile track, producing varying degrees of tree damage, including tree topping, uproots and snapping large limbs. The greatest damage occurred at the Ultimaster plant on State Route 19, where a portion of a second story wall and roof was ripped away.  Tree and corn damage continued as the circulation approached New Paris, where it finally dissipated.  Despite its track, the maximum width was only around 50 yards with maximum estimated winds of around 100 mph.  Damage is estimated at $300,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 19:46:00 to 23-JUN-10 19:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operator reports estimated 60-70 mph gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:21:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WEBSTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Estimated 65 mph gusts at NWS Office.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:37:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIGONIER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several tree limbs and power lines downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:38:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter measured 75 mph gust at Lincoln Hwy and Hwy 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:40:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAGRANGE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees downed with some on cars.  Power lines down across town and a barn was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABASH, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:42:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: URBANA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines down with some falling across roadways.  Power lines down caused scattered power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:48:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees downed all over Albion.  One tree fell down on top of a car and trapped an occupant inside.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 19:55:00 to 23-JUN-10 19:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALKERTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reports a large tree down 2 miles east of Walkerton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:26:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOGANSPORT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof of Tom Haynes Automotive was blown onto main feeder lines for Logansport municipal utilities which caused extensive power outages in Logansport.  Numerous trees were downed across town that blocked roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:30:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports a 3 foot diameter tree down across road 4 SSW of White Pigeon, MI in Elkhart County. A truck ran into the tree and sustained damage. Power lines were also down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:33:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Large trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:35:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYRACUSE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree fell down into a house with estimated 80 mph wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 19:46:00 to 23-JUN-10 19:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tree limbs down on road.  Two cars swerved to avoid limbs and ended up in a ditch.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:09:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several 10 inch diameter trees were snapped and blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:09:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKHART
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operator estimates wind gusts of up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:11:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKHART
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:11:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHESTER
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 19:48:00 to 23-JUN-10 19:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

South Bend ASOS recorded a 52 knot gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 19:49:00 to 23-JUN-10 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell down on house at 600 block of 28th St and 2 people were injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 19:50:00 to 23-JUN-10 19:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 19:55:00 to 23-JUN-10 19:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large tree branches downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:48:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERU
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large tree down on State Road 19 south of Peru.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:56:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager measured a 65 mph gust and reported numerous trees and branches down countywide.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 21:01:00 to 23-JUN-10 21:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The roof of a business at 239 Howenstein was partially blown off.  Widespread trees down and power outages across town.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:58:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large tree and 6 inch branches reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 21:06:00 to 23-JUN-10 21:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT LAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported US 27 closed due to a large tree down between Pleasant Lake and Angola.  There were widespread trees downed and power outages across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 19:13:00 to 23-JUN-10 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA PORTE
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 19:16:00 to 23-JUN-10 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA PORTE
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Off-duty NWS employee experienced sustained 60 mph winds for 10 minutes with gusts up to 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 19:29:00 to 23-JUN-10 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA PORTE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 19:41:00 to 23-JUN-10 19:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 21:25:00 to 23-JUN-10 21:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROEVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reports numerous trees and branches down in Monroeville with estimated 60-70 mph gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in WELLS, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 21:30:00 to 23-JUN-10 21:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUFFTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread trees down and power outages across town.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 19:13:00 to 23-JUN-10 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MICHIANA SHRS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reports a semi-trailer blown over blocking part of Interstate 94.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 19:12:00 to 23-JUN-10 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE LAKE
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A survey of rather extensive damage was performed across the county. An intense microburst with a path of 2 to 3 miles and estimated 100 mph winds was surveyed from Pine Lake northeast through Rolling Prairie.  The most concentrated damage occurred at the start of the event, where enumerable trees were uprooted and snapped with roof damage to numerous homes. A lack of overall structure damage, outside of falling trees, suggested that the high winds remained at tree top level, roughly 30 to 50 feet. No specific damage value was available, but given the magnitude of the damage, an estimate of $750,000 will be assigned to the event.

Tornado in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:17:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A survey of damage within a larger area of straight line wind damage revealed a circulation touched down roughly a mile northwest of the intersection of US 33 and US 6. Several trees were damaged as the circulation began moving southeast. Patches of corn were also flattened as it moved towards and crossed US 6. A barn was struck by the winds, blowing off the front door and causing a shift in the whole building's walls. The circulation then flipped several sections of 2 different center pivots. Maximum winds are estimated around 85 mph with a maximum width of around 50 yards. Damage is estimated at around $100,000.

Tornado in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:14:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONOQUET
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey by NWS personnel indicated a weak circulation embedded in a initially stronger microburst south of US-30. Lofting of debris from a destroyed pole barn was evident in the area suggesting the tornado touched down near a residence south of Fox Farm Road, near North 200 West. The circulation continued to intensify as it tracked southeast into the Center Lake area. Numerous trees were damaged or uprooted along the track with a manufactured home being shifted off its blocks. As the tornado passed over State Route 15, it impacted the Warsaw Foundry, causing the southwest portion of the roof of a building to be torn off (DI: MBS, DOD: 3). The circulation continued across Pike Lake, causing damage to several homes and apartments as well as uprooting trees around the lake and an adjacent cemetery. As it approached U.S. 30, the circulation crossed a large residential area just south of the Kosciusko Community Hospital, uprooting several trees. One large tree fell into the center of a home on Parker Street, destroying it. The circulation crossed US 30 and began to weaken with scattered tree damage. The circulation finally dissipated along Old US 30 east of South 250 East. Maximum winds were estimated around 100 mph. Damage is estimated at $300,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 21:11:00 to 23-JUN-10 21:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT WAYNE
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operator measured a 73 mph gust near Stellhorn Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 21:11:00 to 23-JUN-10 21:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORUNNA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees and power lines were downed across town.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 21:12:00 to 23-JUN-10 21:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread power outages with estimated gusts to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 21:15:00 to 23-JUN-10 21:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW HAVEN
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 21:22:00 to 23-JUN-10 21:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT WAYNE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A semi was overturned on northbound I-69 at mile marker 19.

Tornado in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 20:15:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An off duty NWS employee witnessed a circulation touch down in an open field on West Lincoln Street, west of County Road 33 and move east southeast. The tornado's main structural impact occurred to a barn on the 15000 block of County Road 42. The owner of the barn witnessed the roof being picked up and carried into a nearby neighbor's yard (DI: SBO DOD: 6). The circulation then proceeded across the Timber Ridge Golf Course and began to turn more southeastward, causing extensive damage to over 200 trees on the course and then striking a large grove of 40 year old pine trees at a residence in the 12000 block of County Road 44. The final signs of the circulation were then found over an open field northwest of County Road 46 and State Route 13. Maximum winds are estimated at 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 21:20:00 to 23-JUN-10 21:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWEETSERS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 19:50:00 to 23-JUN-10 19:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimated 65 mph gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 19:52:00 to 23-JUN-10 19:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MISHAWAKA
Magnitude: 73.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter measured 84 mph gusts. Large tree branches were downed and lawn furniture was blown around.

Thunderstorm Wind in WELLS, INDIANA
From 23-JUN-10 21:40:00 to 23-JUN-10 21:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUFFTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down at intersection of 400 N and 100 E.