A cold front moved through the region, interacting with moderate instability and strong shear. Numerous thunderstorms developed and became severe. A few of the storms took on supercell characteristics and produced brief tornadoes.

Flash Flood in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-11 17:09:00 to 23-MAY-11 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDREWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported sandbagging was needed in the Andrews near the Wabash River, as well as other poor drainage areas. Portions of the Norwood subdivision were affected by the flooding.

Flash Flood in WABASH, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-11 20:00:00 to 23-MAY-11 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported a trailer park was being flooded by high water, resulting in the evacuation of many of the residents. No damage estimates were available.

Hail in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-11 14:44:00 to 23-MAY-11 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LARWILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CASS, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-11 15:08:00 to 23-MAY-11 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROYAL CENTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MIAMI, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-11 15:10:00 to 23-MAY-11 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WABASH, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-11 15:28:00 to 23-MAY-11 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DE KALB, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-11 15:33:00 to 23-MAY-11 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTONA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-11 15:34:00 to 23-MAY-11 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-11 15:42:00 to 23-MAY-11 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH WHITLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-11 16:32:00 to 23-MAY-11 16:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONUMENT CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A survey of tree damage by NWS officials confirmed reports of a possible tornado touchdown in a wooded area west of the intersection of County Road 300 South and State Route 9. The tornado crossed over the highway and ended in a stand of trees on the east side of the highway. Only trees were damaged with winds estimated around 65 mph.

Hail in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-11 16:43:00 to 23-MAY-11 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WELLS, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-11 16:59:00 to 23-MAY-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNIONDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WABASH, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-11 15:32:00 to 23-MAY-11 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported several trees down in the Roann area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JAY, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-11 18:05:00 to 23-MAY-11 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported several small trees down, blocking some roads. A small boat on a trailer was also pushed into a truck.

Hail in WABASH, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-11 15:31:00 to 23-MAY-11 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPEICHERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter