A northward retreating outflow boundary from morning thunderstorms and eastward migration of upstream instability allowed for convection to fire later in the evening as the cap eroded and an upstream upper level trough approached the region. Storms initially produced isolated hail and wind damage, however heavy rainfall and flash flooding quickly became the primary threat.

Flash Flood in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 23:30:00 to 14-JUL-15 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAWTER PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Water over State Road 13 has traffic restricted to one lane.

Flash Flood in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 14-JUL-15 01:18:00 to 14-JUL-15 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The town of Roanoke experienced significant flash flooding, with the whole downtown area flooded. One town official estimated 30 homes affected by flood water. There was also a bridge washed out on County Road 1000 North just north of Roanoke.

Flash Flood in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 22:06:00 to 14-JUL-15 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZANESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Indiana State Police reported almost a foot of water over Interstate 69 at the 294 mile marker. Vehicle roll over also reported, with subjects trapped.

Hail in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 19:55:00 to 13-JUL-15 19:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: OSWEGO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 20:01:00 to 13-JUL-15 20:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 20:26:00 to 13-JUL-15 20:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROMWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Report of a tree down near Cromwell.

Hail in JAY, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 20:35:00 to 13-JUL-15 20:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTCHESTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 20:47:00 to 13-JUL-15 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Large tree down across County Road 44 between County Roads 37 and 33.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 20:55:00 to 13-JUL-15 20:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIGONIER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Report of a tree down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 21:05:00 to 13-JUL-15 21:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRAIRIE SWITCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large tree branches and one tree down in the Aboite area, near Homestead High School.

Flood in JAY, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 21:06:00 to 14-JUL-15 01:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLEGE CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several side streets flooded.

Hail in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 21:11:00 to 13-JUL-15 21:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flash Flood in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 21:35:00 to 14-JUL-15 03:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding in Huntington at Business U.S. 24 and Stults Road.

Flash Flood in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 21:55:00 to 14-JUL-15 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water flowing across U.S. 24 at County Road 900 North and County Road 1000 North. Street flooding visible throughout Roanoke.

Flash Flood in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 21:55:00 to 14-JUL-15 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Vehicle stranded in water covered roadway. Occupant appears to be safe.

Flash Flood in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 22:04:00 to 14-JUL-15 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Intersection of State Road 114 and U.S. 24 under 6 to 8 inches of water.

Flash Flood in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 22:08:00 to 14-JUL-15 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports of water over roads across Whitley County, including at State Road 9 and County Road 400 South.

Flash Flood in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 22:16:00 to 14-JUL-15 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Swift water was reported by a trained spotter on 4th and 5th Street in Roanoke. Some of the water is going into houses, and some residents are evacuating.

Flash Flood in WELLS, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 22:43:00 to 14-JUL-15 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OSSIAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Fields and roadways have standing and flowing water over them. State Road 1 flooded and impassible south of Ossian.

Flash Flood in JAY, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 23:15:00 to 14-JUL-15 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTLAND STEED ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple roads in downtown Portland and around Jay County are completely flooded.

Flash Flood in WELLS, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 22:43:00 to 14-JUL-15 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUFFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water over State Road 1 at State Road 116 and State Road 124.

Thunderstorm Wind in JAY, INDIANA
From 13-JUL-15 20:50:00 to 13-JUL-15 20:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANTIOCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees down southeast of Portland to the county line. Several are blocking roads.