Supercells developed and moved across southwest Indiana. The supercells raced east-northeast at 50 to 60 mph as a strong storm system moved northeast from Oklahoma to lower Michigan with it's associated cold front sweeping east across the Ohio and Tennessee valleys. Strong wind shear with the storm system combined with warm, moist and unstable air provided the fuel for supercell thunderstorms.

Hail in POSEY, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 12:38:00 to 02-MAR-12 12:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported along Highway 165.

Hail in GIBSON, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 12:57:00 to 02-MAR-12 13:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAUBSTADT
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe hail event, with hail near baseball size, occurred in southern Gibson county causing extensive damage to homes, businesses, vehicles and other structures. Some of the largest hail was reported just south of Fort Branch. Ninety six homes were damaged with many having major shingle damage, siding damage, and windows broken out. One insurance company alone reported 500 vehicles damaged, with many of those being totaled by the large hail.

Hail in POSEY, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 12:46:00 to 02-MAR-12 12:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tennis ball size hail was reported just north of Wadesville.

Tornado in POSEY, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 12:37:00 to 02-MAR-12 12:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began 4.5 miles west southwest of Wadesville and ended 0.6 miles east northeast of Blairsville. The tornado destroyed 1 wood frame house and moderately damaged several others. Several equipment sheds or garages were damaged or destroyed. Several grain bins were destroyed. Over 100 trees were snapped or uprooted.  The tornado, which was observed by numerous individuals including storm spotters, had peak winds near 125 mph.

Tornado in VANDERBURGH, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 13:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 13:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARMSTADT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The tornado touched down about 1 mile southeast of Darmstadt and ended around Browning Road.

Hail in POSEY, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 12:43:00 to 02-MAR-12 12:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: POSEYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in POSEY, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 12:36:00 to 02-MAR-12 12:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HARMONY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported in New Harmony.

Hail in POSEY, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 12:47:00 to 02-MAR-12 12:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported north of Wadesville.

Hail in GIBSON, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 12:48:00 to 02-MAR-12 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in VANDERBURGH, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 12:50:00 to 02-MAR-12 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (EVV)DRESS ARPT EVAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf Ball size hail was reported just south of the Evansville Regional Airport.

Hail in GIBSON, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 12:51:00 to 02-MAR-12 12:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAUBSTADT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail was reported at Haubstadt.

Hail in GIBSON, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 12:53:00 to 02-MAR-12 12:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inch diameter hail was reported just north of Princeton.

Hail in GIBSON, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 12:55:00 to 02-MAR-12 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported in Fort Branch.

Hail in PIKE, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 14:14:00 to 02-MAR-12 14:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: STENDAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in POSEY, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 13:22:00 to 02-MAR-12 13:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: POSEYVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SPENCER, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 14:24:00 to 02-MAR-12 14:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in GIBSON, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 12:45:00 to 02-MAR-12 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT BRANCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong winds and large hail damaged roofs, windows and siding on several homes, as well as a few vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in POSEY, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 12:46:00 to 02-MAR-12 12:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAIRSVILLE
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The roof was blown off a 2 story home.

Thunderstorm Wind in VANDERBURGH, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 13:04:00 to 02-MAR-12 13:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVANSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tree limbs and some outbuildings were blown down in northern Vanderburgh county, mainly around Darmstadt.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPENCER, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 14:30:00 to 02-MAR-12 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANTA CLAUS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down blocking several streets just west of Santa Claus.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARRICK, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 14:43:00 to 02-MAR-12 14:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down across Highway 61 just north of Boonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SPENCER, INDIANA
From 02-MAR-12 14:26:00 to 02-MAR-12 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKPORT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down in Rockport.