A powerful storm system pushed across the region on the evening of the 19th of April. Severe thunderstorms developed and moved across the area. These evening storms brought widespread wind damage, heavy rain, and a couple of tornadoes. Five tornadoes touched down in central Indiana from this event. Heavy rainfall also caused pockets of flash flooding to occur.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 22:56:00 to 19-APR-11 22:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: MITCHELL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated at 80 mph, was reported in Mitchell. A couple of business signs were also reported to have been blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 23:01:00 to 19-APR-11 23:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDFORD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated at 70 mph, was reported in Bedford.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 23:05:00 to 19-APR-11 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated at 60 mph, was reported in Bloomington.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 23:15:00 to 19-APR-11 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPEARSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated at 60 mph, was reported from this location.

Tornado in MONTGOMERY, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:32:00 to 19-APR-11 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALAMO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down at 9:10PM EDT in central Vermillion County and traveled northeast through northwest Parke, southeast Fountain, and west-central Montgomery Counties. This tornado formed 2.72 miles southwest of Cayuga and tracked northeast for approximately 4 miles before exiting Vermillion County about 2.36 miles east, southeast of Cayuga at 9:16PM EDT. The tornado continued northeast into Parke County, around 1.51 miles west of Waterman, for another 8.6 miles before leaving the county 3.53 miles northeast of Sylvania at 9:22PM EDT. The tornado continued northeast into Fountain County, around 1.69 miles east, southeast of Kingman, for another 9.3 miles before pushing into Montgomery County at 9:32PM EDT, 2.75 miles northwest of Alamo, for another 9.23 miles and dissipating about 1.89 miles northwest of Crawfordsville at 9:40PM EDT. Multiple trees and power lines were reported down along the path, as well as siding and shingles ripped off homes. A shed was destroyed in Vermillion County and another structure sustained damage in Parke County. The tornado was rated an EF-1 along most of its path, except in Montgomery County where EF-0 damage was found. The maximum width along the path was 100 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 23:30:00 to 19-APR-11 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FENNS
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated at 85 mph, was reported from this location. Power lines were also reported to be downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in JENNINGS, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 23:30:00 to 19-APR-11 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COMMISKEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated at 60 mph, was reported from this location. Trees were also reported down in and around Commiskey, from County Road 500 South to State Route 250.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:55:00 to 19-APR-11 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MULBERRY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were reported down in Mulberry due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:55:00 to 19-APR-11 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MULBERRY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were reported down in Mulberry due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:55:00 to 19-APR-11 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MULBERRY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were reported down in Mulberry due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:55:00 to 19-APR-11 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MULBERRY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were reported down in Mulberry due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 21:00:00 to 19-APR-11 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MULBERRY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A grain elevator was destroyed and part of a building was blown in due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts in Mulberry.  A home was reported to have sustained damage as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 21:12:00 to 19-APR-11 21:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: TERHUNE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Reported by: Public

Damaging thunderstorm wind gusts caused roof damage to multiple structures in Terhune.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:40:00 to 19-APR-11 20:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAWFORDSVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 43.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated at 80 mph, downed trees in Crawfordsville. Also, the Trinity Mission facility garage and shed was destroyed, along with a flag pole and some damage to the main building.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 21:20:00 to 19-APR-11 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KOKOMO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four trees were snapped or uprooted at Howard Regional Hospital due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIPTON, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 21:20:00 to 19-APR-11 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOBBS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A roof was damaged in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 21:25:00 to 19-APR-11 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN HGTS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple utility lines were reported down on the south side of Kokomo due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 21:08:00 to 19-APR-11 21:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: GADSDEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A two and a half foot diameter tree limb was downed in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 22:15:00 to 19-APR-11 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUCEVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damaging thunderstorm wind gusts blew the roof off a structure in this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 22:17:00 to 19-APR-11 22:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRITCHTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down across Knox County due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 22:29:00 to 19-APR-11 22:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Utility lines were reported down due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Power was also out in Carlisle.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 22:26:00 to 19-APR-11 22:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENDALE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were downed in the Seven Curves area of Highway 257. Trees were also reported down at County Road 500 South and Highway 257.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 21:45:00 to 19-APR-11 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tree limbs, six to eight inches in diameter, were blown down due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 22:54:00 to 19-APR-11 22:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDFORD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree, three feet in diameter, was blown down due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 22:54:00 to 19-APR-11 22:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: CINCINNATI
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A garage was moved off its foundation due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Hail in WARREN, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:06:00 to 19-APR-11 20:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LEBANON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Pea to nickel-sized hail was reported in this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 23:00:00 to 19-APR-11 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERVIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was downed at 29th and Illinois due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Other tree limbs and trees were reported down in Bedford, along with a construction trailer flipped over.

Flash Flood in MONROE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 23:20:00 to 20-APR-11 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple intersections were reported to be flooded with water up to about a foot deep.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 22:33:00 to 19-APR-11 22:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOOGOOTEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs, at least four inches in diameter, were reported down due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Tornado in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:40:00 to 19-APR-11 20:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down on the south side of Lafayette in Tippecanoe county. Numerous trees were downed and one was downed on a house, completely destroying the garage.

Tornado in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:50:00 to 19-APR-11 20:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCK CREEK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado touched down south of Buck Creek in Tippecanoe county. A barn sustained damage due to this tornado, with a portion of its roof missing and some of the siding ripped off.

Hail in FOUNTAIN, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:25:00 to 19-APR-11 20:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WARREN, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:33:00 to 19-APR-11 20:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENHILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in BOONE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:55:00 to 19-APR-11 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: THORNTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down northeast of Thorntown in Boone county. Numerous trees were snapped off due to this tornado.

Hail in CLAY, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 21:31:00 to 19-APR-11 21:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch hail was reported at mile marker 27 eastbound on Interstate 70, 1 mile southeast of Asherville, Indiana.

Hail in CLAY, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 21:25:00 to 19-APR-11 21:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAZIL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 22:45:00 to 19-APR-11 22:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE PT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:25:00 to 19-APR-11 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUDNUT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs were reported down in Clinton due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Marble sized hail was also reported.

Tornado in KNOX, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 21:54:00 to 19-APR-11 22:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: DECKER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 206.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down south of the town of Beal in Knox county. A 60 by 100 foot building was blown away on South Wabash River Road due to this tornado. Also, multiple high tension towers and lines were downed south of Beal. Another structure had windows blown in.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 21:00:00 to 19-APR-11 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Multiple cars and trucks were blown off of Interstate 65, between mile markers 147 and 152, due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. A barn was also destroyed near this location. A larger pole barn was destroyed on County Road 400 North near 450 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 21:00:00 to 19-APR-11 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Damaging thunderstorm wind gust caused widespread structural damage to grain elevators and outside buildings, with multiple large trees down.

Flash Flood in CLAY, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 22:55:00 to 20-APR-11 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAZIL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Brazil Times reported three feet of water on South Alabama Street due to thunderstorm heavy rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:48:00 to 19-APR-11 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATTLE GROUND
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph was measured on State Route 225 in Prophetstown.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:55:00 to 19-APR-11 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLFAX
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated at 60 mph, was reported from this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 21:37:00 to 19-APR-11 21:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated at 65 mph, was reported in Avon.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 22:14:00 to 19-APR-11 22:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENNES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated at 60 mph, was reported in Vincennes.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 22:35:00 to 19-APR-11 22:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOOGOOTEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated at 60 mph, was reported in Loogootee. Reports of minor damage to mobile homes and a snapped railroad sign were also reported.

Tornado in PARKE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:16:00 to 19-APR-11 20:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down at 9:10PM EDT in central Vermillion County and traveled northeast through northwest Parke, southeast Fountain, and west-central Montgomery Counties. This tornado formed 2.72 miles southwest of Cayuga and tracked northeast for approximately 4 miles before exiting Vermillion County about 2.36 miles east, southeast of Cayuga at 9:16PM EDT. The tornado continued northeast into Parke County, around 1.51 miles west of Waterman, for another 8.6 miles before leaving the county 3.53 miles northeast of Sylvania at 9:22PM EDT. The tornado continued northeast into Fountain County, around 1.69 miles east, southeast of Kingman, for another 9.3 miles before pushing into Montgomery County at 9:32PM EDT, 2.75 miles northwest of Alamo, for another 9.23 miles and dissipating about 1.89 miles northwest of Crawfordsville at 9:40PM EDT. Multiple trees and power lines were reported down along the path, as well as siding and shingles ripped off homes. A shed was destroyed in Vermillion County and another structure sustained damage in Parke County. The tornado was rated an EF-1 along most of its path, except in Montgomery County where EF-0 damage was found. The maximum width along the path was 100 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 22:50:00 to 19-APR-11 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAGLESVILLE
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A thunderstorm wind gust, measured at 68 mph, was reported from this location.

Tornado in FOUNTAIN, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:22:00 to 19-APR-11 20:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down at 9:10PM EDT in central Vermillion County and traveled northeast through northwest Parke, southeast Fountain, and west-central Montgomery Counties. This tornado formed 2.72 miles southwest of Cayuga and tracked northeast for approximately 4 miles before exiting Vermillion County about 2.36 miles east, southeast of Cayuga at 9:16PM EDT. The tornado continued northeast into Parke County, around 1.51 miles west of Waterman, for another 8.6 miles before leaving the county 3.53 miles northeast of Sylvania at 9:22PM EDT. The tornado continued northeast into Fountain County, around 1.69 miles east, southeast of Kingman, for another 9.3 miles before pushing into Montgomery County at 9:32PM EDT, 2.75 miles northwest of Alamo, for another 9.23 miles and dissipating about 1.89 miles northwest of Crawfordsville at 9:40PM EDT. Multiple trees and power lines were reported down along the path, as well as siding and shingles ripped off homes. A shed was destroyed in Vermillion County and another structure sustained damage in Parke County. The tornado was rated an EF-1 along most of its path, except in Montgomery County where EF-0 damage was found. The maximum width along the path was 100 yards.

Tornado in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 20:10:00 to 19-APR-11 20:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAYUGA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down at 9:10PM EDT in central Vermillion County and traveled northeast through northwest Parke, southeast Fountain, and west-central Montgomery Counties. This tornado formed 2.72 miles southwest of Cayuga and tracked northeast for approximately 4 miles before exiting Vermillion County about 2.36 miles east, southeast of Cayuga at 9:16PM EDT. The tornado continued northeast into Parke County, around 1.51 miles west of Waterman, for another 8.6 miles before leaving the county 3.53 miles northeast of Sylvania at 9:22PM EDT. The tornado continued northeast into Fountain County, around 1.69 miles east, southeast of Kingman, for another 9.3 miles before pushing into Montgomery County at 9:32PM EDT, 2.75 miles northwest of Alamo, for another 9.23 miles and dissipating about 1.89 miles northwest of Crawfordsville at 9:40PM EDT. Multiple trees and power lines were reported down along the path, as well as siding and shingles ripped off homes. A shed was destroyed in Vermillion County and another structure sustained damage in Parke County. The tornado was rated an EF-1 along most of its path, except in Montgomery County where EF-0 damage was found. The maximum width along the path was 100 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 21:12:00 to 19-APR-11 21:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESTOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated at 70 mph, was reported in Whitestown.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 19-APR-11 23:23:00 to 19-APR-11 23:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFFORD
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust, measured at 59 mph, was reported from this location.