A compact storm system interacted with a warm and unstable airmass in the late afternoon and evening of April 7th to produce severe weather over portions of southern Indiana. In addition to a tornado in Perry County, wind damage and large hail occurred with the stronger storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 15:17:00 to 07-APR-15 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The public reported several trees down 1 mile east of Elon.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 15:37:00 to 07-APR-15 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEECHWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that a boat and trailer were flipped over due to severe thunderstorm wind gusts.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 16:54:00 to 07-APR-15 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELLERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that water 12 inches deep was swiftly moving over Shirley Avenue. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain fell on top of saturated ground.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 16:21:00 to 07-APR-15 16:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOSEPH HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that Dovir Wood Rd and County Line Rd were flooded. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain fell across the county, on top of very saturated ground.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 16:42:00 to 07-APR-15 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALMYRA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that many roads were flooded as streams were running out of their banks. Around 2 inches of rain fell across the county, on top of saturated ground.

Hail in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 15:06:00 to 07-APR-15 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHNELLVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Department of Highways

Transportation officials reported nickel size hail fell in Schnellville.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 15:22:00 to 07-APR-15 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEOPOLD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Transportation officials reported that downed trees had to be removed from roadways across the county.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 07:35:00 to 07-APR-15 07:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCH LICK MUNI ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported that County Road 375 South was closed due to high water. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain fell across the county, the heaviest amounts in the southwest portion.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 09:42:00 to 07-APR-15 09:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREDDRICKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported that US 150 had high water running over it. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell on top of very saturated ground.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 10:29:00 to 07-APR-15 10:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARENGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported that Whiskey Run was out of its bank, Valeene Rd and Pleasant Avenue were flooded with homes surrounded by water. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain had fallen on top of very saturated ground.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 10:50:00 to 07-APR-15 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PEKIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported that an unusual amount of roads had high water running over them due to heavy rainfall, forcing them to be barricaded. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell on top of very saturated ground.

Flood in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 07:28:00 to 07-APR-15 07:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported that several roads were closed due to high water flowing over them. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain fell on top of very saturated ground.

Flood in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 07:29:00 to 07-APR-15 07:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUBOIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported that numerous roads were closed due to high water. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain fell across the county on top of saturated ground.

Flood in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 07:31:00 to 07-APR-15 07:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUBOIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported numerous road closures due to high water. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain fell on top of saturated ground.

Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 09:45:00 to 07-APR-15 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

State officials reported high water flowing over numerous roads in the county. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain fell, the highest amounts across the northern portions.

Flood in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 09:26:00 to 07-APR-15 09:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARENGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported high water swiftly flowing over numerous streets in town. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell across the county.

Tornado in PERRY, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 15:27:00 to 07-APR-15 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado first touched down just east of Lake Celina where one tree was uprooted and others were snapped.  The tornado then continued east across IN-37 where it uprooted and snapped several dozen trees along Old IN-37.  The damage continued east towards Ottoman Road where a carport was destroyed, along with additional trees that were snapped and uprooted.  From there, the tornado took a jog to the northeast across Orchid and St. Croix Roads where it caused substantial tree damage, uprooting and/or snapping trunks 15-20 feet high on approximately 100 trees.  The tornado then lifted just east of Saint Croix Road.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 11:35:00 to 07-APR-15 11:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRENCHTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that Frenchtown-Milltown Road closed due to fast moving high water flowing over it. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell on top of very saturated ground.

Hail in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 15:07:00 to 07-APR-15 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHNELLVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported that quarter sized hail fell in Schnellville.

Flash Flood in CLARK, INDIANA
From 07-APR-15 16:30:00 to 07-APR-15 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported numerous flooded cars due to excessive heavy rainfall. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain fell across the county on top of very saturated ground.