An upper level disturbance moved through the region during the late afternoon and early evening hours. Strong shear, instability and steep mid level lapse rates all combined with the wave to produce numerous thunderstorms across Illinois. These storms moved into northern Indiana and continued to expand. Several reports of damaging winds were received along with some hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 25-JUN-13 19:05:00 to 25-JUN-13 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION MILLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated a 65 mph wind gust. Trees were observed blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 25-JUN-13 19:55:00 to 25-JUN-13 19:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported tree limbs blown down onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 25-JUN-13 20:25:00 to 25-JUN-13 20:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUDSON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a two foot diameter tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 25-JUN-13 20:48:00 to 25-JUN-13 20:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARSAW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph wind gust. Penny size hail was also observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 25-JUN-13 20:40:00 to 25-JUN-13 20:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMIRA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 25-JUN-13 21:01:00 to 25-JUN-13 21:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WEBSTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A 65 mph wind gust was estimated at the NWS Forecast office.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 25-JUN-13 21:00:00 to 25-JUN-13 21:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WEBSTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous tree limbs, ranging from three to eight inches in diameter, were observed blown down in and around the town of North Webster by an off duty NWS employee.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 25-JUN-13 20:35:00 to 25-JUN-13 20:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAKARUSA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated a 60 mph wind gust. Large tree limbs were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 25-JUN-13 20:25:00 to 25-JUN-13 20:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUDSON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a two foot diameter tree was blown down.

Flash Flood in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 26-JUN-13 08:40:00 to 26-JUN-13 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MICHIGAN CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported widespread flooding of roads and basements with numerous road closures. Reports of basement collapses were received, with at least one road washout at the intersection of Johnson and Pahs Roads. The K&M Plaza in Michigan City suffered a complete roof collapse as a result of the heavy rain. Radar and spotter reports indicated that four to six inches of rain fell from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning (June 25th into the 26th).