Scattered thunderstorms developed developed in two distinct waves across western portions of central Indiana during the afternoon hours of July the 27th. As these storms pushed east to southeast across the area, a number of severe reports were received.

Hail in MARION, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 13:23:00 to 27-JUL-12 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTLETON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 13:35:00 to 27-JUL-12 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FISHERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph was observed in this location, along with quarter sized hail and tree limb damage.

Hail in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 14:15:00 to 27-JUL-12 14:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: DURBIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 14:47:00 to 27-JUL-12 14:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 14:52:00 to 27-JUL-12 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNSBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds were also estimated at 40 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 15:09:00 to 27-JUL-12 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 65 mph was observed on State Route 37 just north of town.

Hail in MARION, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 15:10:00 to 27-JUL-12 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Most of the hail stones were one half of an inch.

Hail in MARION, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 15:14:00 to 27-JUL-12 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported from near the intersection of 96th and Meridian Streets on the county line.

Hail in MARION, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 15:15:00 to 27-JUL-12 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTLETON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in TIPTON, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 15:15:00 to 27-JUL-12 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW LANCASTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARION, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 14:48:00 to 27-JUL-12 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: IND EAGLE CREEK ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This hail event lasted for 3 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 16:15:00 to 27-JUL-12 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EWING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph was observed in this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in JENNINGS, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 16:25:00 to 27-JUL-12 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH VERNON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph was observed in this location. A 50 foot dead tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JENNINGS, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 16:25:00 to 27-JUL-12 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAYDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.20K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A measured thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph was observed in this location. Three inch diameter tree limbs were downed as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 16:30:00 to 27-JUL-12 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRODSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph was observed in this location.

Hail in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 17:05:00 to 27-JUL-12 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 13:10:00 to 27-JUL-12 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLORA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 17.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous reports of a downed transformer, downed power lines, and downed trees around the Flora area due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. A roof was also blown off a chicken coop. Power was out in Flora at the time of observation.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKE, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 13:55:00 to 27-JUL-12 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGETON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were reported down just southeast of Bridgeton due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 14:20:00 to 27-JUL-12 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENCASTLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were reported down in Madison Township due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 14:45:00 to 27-JUL-12 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURNEY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were downed in the Burney area near the intersection of County Roads 100 South and 850 West due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 15:35:00 to 27-JUL-12 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLETTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A twelve inch diameter tree was snapped off at the base near the intersection of North Hartstrait and Ratliff Roads due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 16:00:00 to 27-JUL-12 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A corn crib was smashed and a large tree was uprooted in this location due to damaging thunderstom wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 16:16:00 to 27-JUL-12 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEYMOUR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A transformer was blown off a utility pole and was on fire due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Some railroad crossing arms were broken off on U.S. Highway 50. Also, numerous traffic lights and trees were broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 16:30:00 to 27-JUL-12 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUDAH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Part of a roof was peeled off at the Hillcrest Shops strip mall near the intersection of State Route 37 and Sieboldt Quarry Road in Judah due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in JENNINGS, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 16:50:00 to 27-JUL-12 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAN JACINTO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Twenty trees were downed from Paris Crossing to State Route 7 in the southeast part of the county due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 18:05:00 to 27-JUL-12 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUDDHA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were downed in the Tunnelton and Fort Ritner areas due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Hail in MADISON, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 15:44:00 to 27-JUL-12 15:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELWOOD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-12 17:05:00 to 27-JUL-12 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph was observed in this location.