An area of thunderstorms initiated across southwestern Minnesota in an area of increased instability and 30 knot low level jet. These storms progressed southeast across Wisconsin into Illinois and eventually northern Indiana. As the storms moved into northeastern Illinois and northern Indiana a cold pool became established, with reports of wind damage in several locations, especially across Starke county. Ahead of the line, additional thunderstorms developed and produced more isolated wind and hail reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, INDIANA
From 24-JUL-12 04:25:00 to 24-JUL-12 04:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: UPLAND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported several trees uprooted or snapped, especially in the Upland area. Damage to a home on the north side of Upland was noted, but no further details were available as to the extent of the damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, INDIANA
From 24-JUL-12 08:01:00 to 24-JUL-12 08:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARWOOD ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts to 60 mph. Several small diameter limbs were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, INDIANA
From 24-JUL-12 08:19:00 to 24-JUL-12 08:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNKIRK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

County highway officials reported a tree was blown down, blocking U.S. 35, between Royal Center and Logansport.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, INDIANA
From 24-JUL-12 08:19:00 to 24-JUL-12 08:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHESTER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported a tree was blown down in the city of Rochester, as was several signs. Trees and power lines were also reported down across other portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 24-JUL-12 08:47:00 to 24-JUL-12 08:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a tree was blown down on Grayston Avenue in Huntington.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, INDIANA
From 24-JUL-12 08:40:00 to 24-JUL-12 08:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERU
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee estimated a wind gust to 60 mph in Peru.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 24-JUL-12 08:48:00 to 24-JUL-12 08:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONUMENT CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large branch was blown down near State Route 9 and County Road 100 South.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARKE, INDIANA
From 24-JUL-12 06:48:00 to 24-JUL-12 06:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOX
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported estimated winds to 70 mph in the town of Knox. Trees were reported uprooted with some falling onto cars near the county court house.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARKE, INDIANA
From 24-JUL-12 06:48:00 to 24-JUL-12 06:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREMS
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

An 85 mph wind gust was observed by airport staff on the automated weather system before power was lost.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, INDIANA
From 24-JUL-12 08:38:00 to 24-JUL-12 08:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: (GUS)GRISSOM AFB PER
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The automated weather sensor at the Grissom Air Force base recorded a 58 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 24-JUL-12 06:30:00 to 24-JUL-12 06:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: WANATAH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county highway department reported a tree was blown down onto U.S. 421, north of U.S. 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARKE, INDIANA
From 24-JUL-12 06:48:00 to 24-JUL-12 06:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREMS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials and local media reports indicated damage to several hangars at the Starke county airport in Knox. Several planes suffered varying degrees of damage with some tipped forward or suffering wing damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 24-JUL-12 07:56:00 to 24-JUL-12 07:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: AYR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported several small limbs down along U.S.6, between Bremen and Nappanee.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 24-JUL-12 08:01:00 to 24-JUL-12 08:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: LARWILL
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 24-JUL-12 06:30:00 to 24-JUL-12 06:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: WANATAH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a large tree was blown onto a fence at a residence in Wanatah.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, INDIANA
From 24-JUL-12 06:54:00 to 24-JUL-12 06:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDARYVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The highway department reported several trees were blown down, blocking State Route 143, between U.S 421 and Medaryville.