Bow echo complex moved from Illinois and Wisconsin into northern Indiana. In addition, a separate area of thunderstorms developed ahead of the main line. Strong instability and a continued feed of moisture fed the line as it raced east at speeds of up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:35:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported the top half of a five inch diameter tree down blocking the road near State Route 827 and County Road 300 East.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:00:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMONTON LAKE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports were received from the public of several eight inch or larger diameter tree branches down in the area of Menards on Windsor Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:25:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBION
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials received reports of trees and power lines down blocking several roads across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:55:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a tree down onto power lines , as well onto the roof of a house at Fruit and Wesley Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 11-JUL-11 11:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT WAYNE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported trees and power lines down across the city of Fort Wayne.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:51:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNEDALE
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported minor structural damage, as well as several tree limbs and branches down in Waynedale. A wind gust to 67 mph was recorded in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:30:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKHART
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported a large tree fell into the center of a home in Penton Court. Damage is estimated at $15,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:29:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUDSON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported a concrete stave silo was blown down, all in one piece. The Silo did not land on any objects on the farm.

Lightning in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 08:05:00 to 11-JUL-11 08:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA PORTE
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The residents of a home on K street witnessed a lightning bolt strike a tree in their yard. The tree subsequently fell onto their home, damaging roughly a third of the roof. Damage is estimated at $15,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:30:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAKEFIELD VLG
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported that three 80 to 100 foot tall pine trees were snapped, falling onto a house, garage and shed at a residence east of Kendallville. No one was injured with damage estimated at $75,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:30:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROME CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported that six mature trees were blown down at a residence about 4 miles east of Rome City. One tree fell onto a driveway, barely missing a parked car.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 15:00:00 to 11-JUL-11 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKHART
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A local newspaper reported that at least 10 trees were snapped or uprooted at a residence. One of these fell onto a home causing some roof damage, estimated at $10,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 15:02:00 to 11-JUL-11 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMONTON LAKE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported that several trees and tree limbs were down in front of the Osolo Township Fire Department.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 07:55:00 to 11-JUL-11 07:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: MICHIGAN CITY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported numerous trees and power lines down in Michigan City.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 09:20:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYDICK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 12 inch diameter oak tree snapped on US 20, near Tamarack Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 09:24:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Law enforcement officials reported trees and power lines down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 09:34:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENWOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a one foot diameter branch blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 08:10:00 to 11-JUL-11 08:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA PORTE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 70 mph winds with the line of storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 09:23:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A local radio station recorded a peak wind gust of 68 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 09:25:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAPLE LANE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts to 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 09:22:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The South Bend Regional Airport ASOS recorded a 66 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 09:33:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: TWIN BRANCH JCT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts of around 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 09:55:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERSBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee estimated winds gusts of 60 to 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:30:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators estimated winds of 50 to 60 mph with several four to five inch tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:06:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYRACUSE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported multiple telephone poles down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 11:01:00 to 11-JUL-11 11:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROYAL OAKS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported a tree down onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:01:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported multiple trees, up to two feet in diameter, snapped at the Howe Military Academy.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:01:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMONTON LAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree branches were reported blown down by the public south of the Indiana Toll Road, between County Roads 15 and 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:30:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANGOLA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported trees and power lines down across the county, several blocking roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 09:25:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN VLG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported the top of a large oak tree was snapped off, falling onto a home. Damage to the roof was estimated at $15,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 09:24:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: TWIN BRANCH JCT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree limb fell onto a man at the AM General Hummer plant in Mishawaka. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 09:33:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: MISHAWAKA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported a few trees as well as several tree limbs down throughout the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 09:34:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOSEPH RES
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several six-inch diameter branches down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:33:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Indiana State Police officials reported a semi-trailer rolled over on Interstate 69, at mile marker 129. No injuries were reported, but northbound lanes were closed for several hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:31:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMIT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

State police officials reported a semi trailer was rolled over on Interstate 69, near mile marker 139. No injuries were reported, but northbound traffic was backed up for several hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 10:33:00 to 11-JUL-11 10:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a three inch diameter tree down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 11-JUL-11 09:53:00 to 11-JUL-11 09:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported a tree blown down onto US 20, near County Road 16.