Unseasonable warmth and rich Gulf moisture collided with an approaching surface low pressure system and cold front to produce several lines of strong to severe thunderstorms across southern Indiana. Damaging winds were the main threat, but hail was also reported. Intense torrential rainfall also fell which produced localized flash flooding issues.

Hail in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 18:36:00 to 23-DEC-15 18:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORYDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist relayed a report of 1 inch diameter hail.

Hail in CLARK, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 18:48:00 to 23-DEC-15 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELLERSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A report was received via social media of 1 inch diameter hail in Sellersburg.

Hail in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 18:50:00 to 23-DEC-15 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ALBANY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 1 inch diameter hail report was received via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 16:30:00 to 23-DEC-15 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANOVER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Jefferson County emergency manager reported to the NWS that several trees were down in the Hanover area due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Hail in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 18:50:00 to 23-DEC-15 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ALBANY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator relayed a report of penny sized hail to the NWS.

Hail in CLARK, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 19:00:00 to 23-DEC-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONNENBURGER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported to the NWS that hail 1 inch in diameter fell in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 15:22:00 to 23-DEC-15 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRETZVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Dubois County emergency manager reported to the NWS that severe thunderstorm winds brought down power lines in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 15:27:00 to 23-DEC-15 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARGO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Orange County emergency manager reported to the NWS that severe thunderstorm winds severely damaged two barns.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 15:35:00 to 23-DEC-15 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: REGO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported that severe thunderstorm winds resulted in minor roof damage. In addition, severe winds lifted an aluminum carport off its foundation.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 15:03:00 to 23-DEC-15 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 51 knot wind gust was reported from the mesonet station located at Jasper Middle School.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 15:10:00 to 23-DEC-15 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERDINAND
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported to the NWS a measured 50 knot wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 15:45:00 to 23-DEC-15 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A broadcast meteorologist replayed a report of numerous trees down across Washington County, particularly along Highway 56 near the Salem Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 18:38:00 to 23-DEC-15 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported to the NWS that severe thunderstorm winds brought down 3 to 4 large trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 15:42:00 to 23-DEC-15 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A public report was received via social media to the NWS of downed trees off Highway 60 near Salem.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 18:02:00 to 23-DEC-15 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: DODD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported to the NWS that trees were downed due to severe thunderstorm winds over Shellflower Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 18:02:00 to 23-DEC-15 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRY CO ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported to the NWS that trees were knocked down over Thistle Road due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 18:05:00 to 23-DEC-15 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEMPLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement officials reported to the NWS that trees fell down across Bacon Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 17:50:00 to 23-DEC-15 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ECKERTY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Crawford County emergency manager reported that several trees were down across roadways in the western part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 16:16:00 to 23-DEC-15 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAVILLETON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County emergency manager reported trees down on Reasor Road, Stiller Road and Scottsville Road due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 18:41:00 to 23-DEC-15 18:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDWARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County emergency manager reported trees down due to severe thunderstorm winds on Quarry Road near Georgetown.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 18:47:00 to 23-DEC-15 18:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDWARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County emergency manager reported that trees were down on Budd Road and Tomahawk Lane due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Flash Flood in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 19:45:00 to 23-DEC-15 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Floyd County emergency manager reported that excessive rainfall resulted in high water over the road at the intersection of Grant Line and Chapel Lane Roads.

Flood in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 19:12:00 to 23-DEC-15 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORYDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported to the NWS that several Harrison County low water crossings were flooded, including Highway 337 just north of I-64.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 15:10:00 to 23-DEC-15 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERDINAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported to the NWS that severe thunderstorm winds brought down power lines on a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 15:30:00 to 23-DEC-15 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORLEANS ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement officials reported that power lines were down near Highway 37 near Orleans. Officials also reported that numerous trees were down elsewhere in Orange County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 18:11:00 to 23-DEC-15 18:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARENGO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement officials reported that trees fell down over power lines due to severe thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, INDIANA
From 23-DEC-15 18:59:00 to 23-DEC-15 18:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSONVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that severe thunderstorm winds brought down power poles in the area.