An area of low pressure, and associated frontal boundary, moved into northern portions of central Indiana during the early afternoon hours on the 14th of November. A line of thunderstorms developed along the front from north-central Indiana, down through central Illinois. As this line of storms pushed eastward, additional thunderstorms developed along the line to the southwest. Severe reports of wind gust, wind damage, and hail were received as the storms pushed across central Indiana. Reports of a funnel cloud and flooding were also received.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 14-NOV-11 18:00:00 to 14-NOV-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HADLEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A semi-trailer and a 500 gallon propane tank both overturned in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Also, some structural damage was reported along with trees and power lines down.

Hail in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 14-NOV-11 16:17:00 to 14-NOV-11 16:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: ODELL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated at 50 mph in this location as well. Report was made from County Road 525 West at the Tippecanoe and Montgomery County line.

Hail in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 14-NOV-11 16:29:00 to 14-NOV-11 16:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROMNEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 14-NOV-11 15:35:00 to 14-NOV-11 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LAFAYETTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 55 to 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was observed in this location. Penny sized hail was also noted.

Thunderstorm Wind in VIGO, INDIANA
From 14-NOV-11 17:13:00 to 14-NOV-11 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: TERRE HAUTE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A downed tree was observed in this location, along with a 65 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Flood in BOONE, INDIANA
From 14-NOV-11 18:00:00 to 14-NOV-11 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.25K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported to be covering Interstate 65 at mile marker 139. Vehicles could still slowly make it across. Flooding was still around at 8 pm.

Hail in CLINTON, INDIANA
From 14-NOV-11 16:47:00 to 14-NOV-11 16:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was reported at the Clinton County EMA office.

Hail in VIGO, INDIANA
From 14-NOV-11 17:13:00 to 14-NOV-11 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TERRE HAUTE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KNOX, INDIANA
From 14-NOV-11 17:38:00 to 14-NOV-11 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMISON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in KNOX, INDIANA
From 14-NOV-11 17:45:00 to 14-NOV-11 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: BICKNELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball sized hail was observed on State Route 159 between Bicknell and Freelandville.

Funnel Cloud in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 14-NOV-11 15:46:00 to 14-NOV-11 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEADOWBROOK
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was nearing the ground close to Tippecanoe Mall along Highway 52.

Flood in BOONE, INDIANA
From 14-NOV-11 18:05:00 to 14-NOV-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Up to two feet of water flooded the intersection of Noble and East Streets on the south side of Lebanon.

Flood in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 14-NOV-11 16:00:00 to 14-NOV-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Lafayette Journal and Courier reported standing water, approximately a foot deep at the intersection of Ferry and Eighth Streets, due to heavy thunderstorm rainfall. Other flooding in Lafayette included water at least a foot deep at the intersections of South 18th Street and Logan Avenue, as well as the intersection of Main Street and South Earl Avenue.

Hail in CLINTON, INDIANA
From 14-NOV-11 16:48:00 to 14-NOV-11 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFORT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Golf ball sized hail was reported by an ambulance driver at the intersection of Jackson and Wabash Streets.