An upper level system sparked thunderstorms across Illinois during the early morning hours of the 7th. These moved into northern Indiana during the late morning and continued through the afternoon. Reports of 60 to 70 mph wind gusts and large hail were received.

Thunderstorm Wind in WELLS, INDIANA
From 07-AUG-11 13:45:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: OSSIAN
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter recorded a 67 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WELLS, INDIANA
From 07-AUG-11 13:45:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSLAND
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter recorded a 67 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 07-AUG-11 20:12:00 to 07-AUG-11 20:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORAKER
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A trained spotter reported a 72 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, INDIANA
From 07-AUG-11 12:22:00 to 07-AUG-11 12:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: BADGER GROVE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported trees and tree limbs were blown down in the area. Some corn suffered damage as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, INDIANA
From 07-AUG-11 12:34:00 to 07-AUG-11 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKDALE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported several trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 07-AUG-11 20:30:00 to 07-AUG-11 20:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WEBSTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported several large tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLACKFORD, INDIANA
From 07-AUG-11 13:35:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTFORD CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Hail in STARKE, INDIANA
From 07-AUG-11 09:58:00 to 07-AUG-11 09:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAN PIERRE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported by the public near the Starke and Pulaski County line.

Lightning in FULTON, INDIANA
From 07-AUG-11 11:53:00 to 07-AUG-11 11:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEWANNA
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported lightning struck a tree, causing it to fall onto a house. No exact figures were given, but is estimated at $10,000.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, INDIANA
From 07-AUG-11 11:42:00 to 07-AUG-11 11:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLCOTT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported several tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, INDIANA
From 07-AUG-11 13:05:00 to 07-AUG-11 13:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWAYZEE
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 66 mph wind gust.