A few isolated thunderstorms developed across the western half of central Indiana during the afternoon hours of the 31st of July. As these storms pushed generally south southeast across the area, a number of severe reports were received, especially large hail reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in OWEN, INDIANA
From 31-JUL-12 15:40:00 to 31-JUL-12 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREEDOM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were reported down on Gloryville Road, one mile southwest of Freedom, due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Trees were also down on Parrish Road and Harrington Road near Freedom.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, INDIANA
From 31-JUL-12 16:45:00 to 31-JUL-12 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELNORA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down across Highway 57 due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Marble sized hail was also observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 31-JUL-12 17:41:00 to 31-JUL-12 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDINBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees were downed due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Power lines were also down on Walnut Street, just north of Bartholomew.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 31-JUL-12 17:41:00 to 31-JUL-12 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORRISTOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were reports of trees, limbs, and power lines down between County Roads 900 South and 1000 South on State Route 9 due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. A flatbed trailer moved into a bean field from a residence. Also, a carport was moved across State Route 9 from a residence.

Hail in GREENE, INDIANA
From 31-JUL-12 16:25:00 to 31-JUL-12 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.20K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tree limbs were also reported down with a thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 50 mph.

Hail in DAVIESS, INDIANA
From 31-JUL-12 17:11:00 to 31-JUL-12 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, INDIANA
From 31-JUL-12 17:12:00 to 31-JUL-12 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 70 mph was observed in this location.

Hail in DAVIESS, INDIANA
From 31-JUL-12 17:14:00 to 31-JUL-12 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in KNOX, INDIANA
From 31-JUL-12 17:40:00 to 31-JUL-12 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 31-JUL-12 17:41:00 to 31-JUL-12 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSON CORNERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 31-JUL-12 18:17:00 to 31-JUL-12 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 31-JUL-12 18:20:00 to 31-JUL-12 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRINCES LAKES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 31-JUL-12 18:23:00 to 31-JUL-12 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDINBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 31-JUL-12 18:50:00 to 31-JUL-12 18:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public