Severe weather occurred on October 31st across much of central Indiana as a potent storm system moved through the area. Winds were very strong just a few hundred feet off the surface. A line of showers and thunderstorms moved across the area during the evening, bringing damaging winds. These winds brought down trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 20:41:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTLETON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated at 65 mph, was observed in this location. Large trees bending halfway over and electrical transformers blowing were also observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 21:37:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: MODOC
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Randolph County Sheriff reported multiple trees down, with one into a house near Huntsville, due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Power outages in rural Randolph County, south of Parker, was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 18:02:00 to 31-OCT-13 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous tree branches were flying through the air and across roadways with near zero visibility due to estimated 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts. Numerous roadways were also completely covered in water. Some roads were impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in JENNINGS, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 21:40:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH VERNON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Small tree limbs were downed on personal property due to estimated 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 20:38:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY MILLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed through a roof near Thompson and Powell Roads on the southwest side of Indianapolis due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 20:38:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIANAPOLIS INTL AR
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

An official thunderstorm wind gust of 50 mph was measured at the Indianapolis International Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 21:20:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENNARD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 8.50K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were reported down in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. One of the trees may have been downed on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSH, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 21:24:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSHVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some farm equipment was damaged west of Rushville due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Trees were also reported down around Rush County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 20:44:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHPORT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated at 70 mph, was observed on Highway 31 just north of County Line Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 20:54:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPEEDWAY
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust, measured at 62 mph, was observed in this location. The source of this report was an INDOT weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 21:03:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A thunderstorm wind gust was measured on North Broadway at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 21:03:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDINBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated at 60 mph, was observed in this location. Power outages were also reported and a tree was down on a house on Franklin Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 21:05:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm wind gust, measured at 65 mph, was observed in this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 20:42:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIANAPOLIS METRO A
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were reported down at Eller and 106th Streets due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 21:20:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUNCIE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated at 75 mph, was observed in this location. Power poles were partially blown down and power lines were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 20:45:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEECH GROVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 20-inch diameter, living tree was broke off at the base due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 20:45:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were reported to be downed on a vehicle due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 20:47:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Patio furniture was damaged at a residence in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 20:59:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIETTA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were downed at State Road 252, east of Interstate 65 in southwest Shelby County due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 21:04:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous power lines and tree limbs were downed in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 31-OCT-13 20:49:00 to 31-OCT-13 20:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Some tops of trees were snapped and a 30-inch diameter tree was downed on the Maple Creek Golf Course due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.