Scattered thunderstorms began to develop across central Indiana during the afternoon hours of September 3rd. These storms formed out ahead of an upper level disturbance pushing southeast from the Upper Mississippi Valley. Numerous reports of severe wind gusts or damage were received all across central Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 03-SEP-11 15:25:00 to 03-SEP-11 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Power lines and a few trees, at least one foot in diameter, were downed at the intersection of Godsey Road and State Road 37 due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 03-SEP-11 16:55:00 to 03-SEP-11 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIANAPOLIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Parts of a tree were downed on a vehicle just north of downtown near 22nd and College Avenue due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 03-SEP-11 17:00:00 to 03-SEP-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several tree limbs were downed near the intersection of Millersville Road and 42nd Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, INDIANA
From 03-SEP-11 15:46:00 to 03-SEP-11 15:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BMG)MNROE CO ARPT B
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Monroe County Airport measured a 59 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 03-SEP-11 16:35:00 to 03-SEP-11 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNSHINE GARDENS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees and limbs were downed along Mann Road, between Mills and Thompson Roads, due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Adjacent corn fields also had numerous stalks blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 03-SEP-11 16:45:00 to 03-SEP-11 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIANAPOLIS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 16.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damaging thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree onto a residence, causing the roof to sag.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 03-SEP-11 17:22:00 to 03-SEP-11 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CORDSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 58 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the intersection of County Roads 700 North and 475 West. Dime sized hail was also observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, INDIANA
From 03-SEP-11 17:52:00 to 03-SEP-11 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAPEL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed on power lines near the intersection of State Road 32 and County Road 875 West due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Power was reported out in the Lapel area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FOUNTAIN, INDIANA
From 03-SEP-11 18:00:00 to 03-SEP-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VEEDERSBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees, up to three feet in diameter, were downed due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, INDIANA
From 03-SEP-11 18:10:00 to 03-SEP-11 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINWOOD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were downed in the area of State Road 9 and County Road 600 North due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, INDIANA
From 03-SEP-11 18:10:00 to 03-SEP-11 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Utility lines and small trees were downed in the Frankton area due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 03-SEP-11 18:25:00 to 03-SEP-11 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORNINGSIDE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 28.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree damaged 9 cars and injured 1 person in McCulloch Park between East Highland Avenue and McCulloch Boulevard. The injury was believed to be minor. The large tree was downed due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 03-SEP-11 19:06:00 to 03-SEP-11 19:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: OGILVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Small tree limbs were downed due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts. Heavy rainfall was also observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 03-SEP-11 18:12:00 to 03-SEP-11 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROGRESS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three trees were blown down in the vicinity of County Roads 500 South and 600 South due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in FOUNTAIN, INDIANA
From 03-SEP-11 17:58:00 to 03-SEP-11 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: STERLING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An estimated 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was observed in this location. This report came in from the Channel 18 blog.