A warm front worked north into Northern Indiana during the late morning hours. A line of severe thunderstorms developed in eastern Iowa and moved rapidly east, reaching the area by mid-afternoon. The southern end of the line encountered an increasing elevated mixed layer, resulting in a weakening trend. However the northern parts of the line remained strong, to severe with occasional circulations and mergers on the leading edge. Numerous reports of wind damage were received as well as a few instances of hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 14:35:00 to 29-MAY-11 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BREMEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a tree down in the 1800 block of U.S. 6.

Hail in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 15:35:00 to 29-MAY-11 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANGOLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 13:05:00 to 29-MAY-11 13:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANCESVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported power poles down on U.S. 421 near Francesville. In addition numerous trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 12:55:00 to 29-MAY-11 12:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: WANATAH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported power lines down on U.S. 421 and U.S. 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 13:04:00 to 29-MAY-11 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
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 causing U.S. 421 to be closed between U.S. 30 and State Route 8. Two residences also suffered damage from the high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 13:04:00 to 29-MAY-11 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported four power poles and large trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARKE, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 13:15:00 to 29-MAY-11 13:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOONTZ LAKE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials received multiple reports of trees down in Koontz Lake. Two intersections also had trees down. One near Route 23 and County Road 300 North and the other near 39 and State Route 8.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 14:33:00 to 29-MAY-11 14:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported trees down and U.S. 31 and New Road. One tree was blocking a roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 14:37:00 to 29-MAY-11 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE OF THE WOODS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a tree down near the intersection of Fir and 6th Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 14:45:00 to 29-MAY-11 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKHART MIDWAY ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported three large trees down, one onto a car, along Rebecca Lane. No one was injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 15:05:00 to 29-MAY-11 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported power lines down onto the road at the intersection of County Roads 17 and 32. Several three to four inch diameter tree limbs were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 14:50:00 to 29-MAY-11 14:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKHART
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported widespread tree and power line damage across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 15:14:00 to 29-MAY-11 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMMELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 70 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 15:06:00 to 29-MAY-11 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported power lines down west of State Route 15, on County Road 20.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 15:18:00 to 29-MAY-11 15:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONGO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported a large tree blocking State Route 3, just south of Mongo.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 15:25:00 to 29-MAY-11 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLINT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported a tree down on County Road 100 North, east of Flint Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 15:35:00 to 29-MAY-11 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANGOLA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported numerous trees and tree limbs down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 15:24:00 to 29-MAY-11 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLINT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported the roof of a house being peeled off about two-thirds of the way.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 15:23:00 to 29-MAY-11 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEVADA MILLS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a tree down onto a house in the Lake Gage area.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 15:33:00 to 29-MAY-11 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported several power lines and trees down in and around Fremont.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 15:37:00 to 29-MAY-11 15:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEAR LAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported trees down in the Clear Lake area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 15:40:00 to 29-MAY-11 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported numerous trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 14:50:00 to 29-MAY-11 14:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported numerous trees and power lines down from Milford extending east into Syracuse.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 29-MAY-11 15:40:00 to 29-MAY-11 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEAR LAKE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported two garages were flattened by strong winds in Clear Lake. Trees were also reported falling onto six different homes in Lake Gage area. Numerous other reports of tree damage across the northern part of the county.