Convection moved into the region during the evening hours of May 31st. Although this weakened, the remnants of it provided a west to east focus for continued development of showers and thunderstorms. Precipitable water values of around 2 inches were in place, with training of cells common into the overnight hours of June 1st. To further complicate matters, the comma head of a large bow echo propagated northeast out of central Illinois into portions of northern Indiana. Severe weather occurred across parts of the area, but as the line encountered the existing boundary and a worked over atmosphere, it weakened below severe levels and contributed to the increased flash flooding that occurred. Radar estimates and eventual ground truth reports indicated that 3 to locally as much as 6 inches of rain fell.

Flash Flood in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 01-JUN-13 00:04:00 to 01-JUN-13 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to over four inches of rain fell across much of the county, resulting in high water and flash flooding on many roads. Numerous fire calls were received of water running off from the ground into homes.

Flash Flood in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 01-JUN-13 00:44:00 to 01-JUN-13 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flash flooding occurred throughout Allen County during the early morning hours of June 1 as a result of three to five inches of rain falling within a few hours, especially across northern portions of Fort Wayne and surrounding communities. Numerous roads and intersections were closed due to high water. Many homes are affected by high water from private yards and ditches. Local official rescued several drivers from their stalled vehicles in flood waters, some over a foot deep. Several roads were washed out, including Lake Avenue, near Reed Rd. An apartment complex in this same area had to be evacuated due to high water. Much of the flooding occurred as a result of Spy Run Creek quickly overflowing its banks. The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo was closed for a day as high waters inundated the grounds, forcing the evacuation of nearly a thousand animals. Science Central also suffered flooding damage in a undeveloped portion of the building as well as parking facilities. This forced the closure of the site for June 1st. Damage estimates have not been received.

Flash Flood in WHITE, INDIANA
From 01-JUN-13 02:00:00 to 01-JUN-13 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

County officials reported numerous roads from Monon to south of Monticello flood with some washouts. Flowing water was a foot or more deep in some locations in and around Monon.

Flash Flood in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 01-JUN-13 02:31:00 to 01-JUN-13 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Torrential rainfall caused rapid run-off on already moist ground, resulting in nearly a dozen roads being closed due the flood waters. Several others roads that typically flood during heavy rain, were marked with high water signs. Spotters and radar estimates showed that between three and five inches of rain fell over a several hour period. The highest amount, 5.47 inches, was reported by an off duty NWS employee in the Winona lake area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, INDIANA
From 01-JUN-13 01:00:00 to 01-JUN-13 01:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local television media reported uprooted trees as well as an antenna being blown down at Nyona Lake, near Macy.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, INDIANA
From 01-JUN-13 00:55:00 to 01-JUN-13 00:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: AKRON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

County officials reported several trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, INDIANA
From 01-JUN-13 00:10:00 to 01-JUN-13 00:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUERNSEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County officials reported power lines down.

Flash Flood in FULTON, INDIANA
From 01-JUN-13 03:00:00 to 01-JUN-13 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELONG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

County officials reported numerous roads flooded across the county. A handful of washouts were also noted, including County Road 600 West, south of State Route 14. Spotter and radar estimates indicated that three to over five inches of rain fell across the area. The highest amount was from the Kewanna area where the public reported 5.50 inches of rain.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, INDIANA
From 01-JUN-13 04:11:00 to 01-JUN-13 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDARYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported numerous roads with water on them. Countless reports of stranded cars in flood waters were received by dispatch.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITE, INDIANA
From 01-JUN-13 00:10:00 to 01-JUN-13 00:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County officials reported trees and power lines down along Riverview Road.