Moderate instability and deep layer shear was in place across the region ahead of upper level disturbance. Scattered thunderstorms developed in portions of eastern Illinois into Lake Michigan and moved east. Several storms exhibited bowing structures with locally stronger wind gusts in excess of 70 mph, causing widespread wind damage in several communities of western Indiana.

Hail in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 16:34:00 to 20-SEP-14 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 14:26:00 to 20-SEP-14 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: WANATAH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports of six tree limbs being blown down were received.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 15:53:00 to 20-SEP-14 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUPEL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported a two foot diameter tree was blown down with estimated wind gusts of 70 to 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 14:26:00 to 20-SEP-14 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: WANATAH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a large tree was blown down across a local roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARKE, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 14:43:00 to 20-SEP-14 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOONTZ LAKE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported numerous trees uprooted or snapped across the town. One of the uprooted trees ruptured a natural gas line, resulting in the evacuation of three residences in the area. Several tree branches were reported down with some onto vehicles. No injuries were reported with any of the damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 15:57:00 to 20-SEP-14 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a tree was blown down on the 300 block of South Michigan.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 16:41:00 to 20-SEP-14 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIGONIER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Local officials reported a large tree was blown down onto a local residence. No injuries were reported and no monetary details were available.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 16:46:00 to 20-SEP-14 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: COSPERVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Local officials reported a large tree was blown down at County Road 125 West and 1050 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 16:14:00 to 20-SEP-14 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BREMEN
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 South Washington Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 16:27:00 to 20-SEP-14 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees and power lines down on State Route 15 in both Waterford Mills and the south side of Goshen.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARKE, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 14:43:00 to 20-SEP-14 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOONTZ LAKE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts were estimated to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 16:42:00 to 20-SEP-14 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WEBSTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph at the NWS office north of North Webster.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 17:00:00 to 20-SEP-14 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: STROH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a 14 inch diameter tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 16:58:00 to 20-SEP-14 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORANE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials estimated wind gusts to 60 mph at the intersection of County Roads 250 West and 700 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 16:50:00 to 20-SEP-14 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAWAKA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Local officials reported a large tree was blown down on County Road 525 West, south of US-6.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 16:53:00 to 20-SEP-14 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROME CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Local officials reported a large tree was blown down in the 9000 block of North Steinbarger Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 16:58:00 to 20-SEP-14 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENDALLVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Local officials reported a large tree was blown down onto County Road 900 East north of Circle Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 16:51:00 to 20-SEP-14 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLCOTTVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Four trees were reported blown down at a local residence with the top of a fifth tree being broken off at the top.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 20-SEP-14 16:00:00 to 20-SEP-14 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a tree was blown down onto a vehicle at the intersection of US-31 and County Road 9A. There were reports of injuries with the initial call, but no further details could be found.