Strong low pressure system was off to the northwest with a trailing cold front that was draped south over Illinois in the morning. Right entrance region of jet over Indiana created strong synoptic lift out ahead of the front and combined with the forcing due to the front, allowed for rapid development of thunderstorms along the frontal system. Strong southerly flow allowed for temperatures to warm near records in the low to mid 70s across the state of Indiana. Although marginal instability existed, strong wind fields and associated shear was sufficient for sporadic wind damage reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 16:05:00 to 18-NOV-16 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINAMAC
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a 30 foot tall, seven inch diameter healthy tree was snapped in half.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 16:10:00 to 18-NOV-16 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a portion of a center pivot irrigation system being rolled over.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 17:43:00 to 18-NOV-16 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARSAW ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Warsaw airport automated wind sensor recorded a 63 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 17:30:00 to 18-NOV-16 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported a tree of unknown size and conditions was blown down, blocking a lane in the 6300 block of Logansport Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 17:37:00 to 18-NOV-16 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: ETNA GREEN
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 onto a vehicle. One occupant was injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 17:47:00 to 18-NOV-16 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDMOND PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported a portion of metal roofing was tore off a building and thrown. Debris likely struck nearby electrical wires, causing a transformer to blow.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 17:45:00 to 18-NOV-16 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAVER DAM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported a few trees were blown down near Beaver Dam Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 17:49:00 to 18-NOV-16 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a large spruce tree was uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 18:08:00 to 18-NOV-16 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 18:32:00 to 18-NOV-16 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MICHAELSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported an approximately 100 foot tall pine tree was snapped off about 4 feet above the roots.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 18:35:00 to 18-NOV-16 18:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRMOUNT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported power lines were blown down onto a car with people trapped inside. No reports of injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 18:59:00 to 18-NOV-16 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRMOUNT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a tree down, as well as power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 18:37:00 to 18-NOV-16 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOME CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported  several four to five inch diameter trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 17:22:00 to 18-NOV-16 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOGANSPORT MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Logansport automated weather site recorded a 58 mph gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 17:33:00 to 18-NOV-16 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE MANITOU
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported trees being blown down with estimated wind gusts to 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 17:50:00 to 18-NOV-16 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 18:10:00 to 18-NOV-16 18:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: RABER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WELLS, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 18:56:00 to 18-NOV-16 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MURRAY
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site recorded a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WELLS, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 18:55:00 to 18-NOV-16 18:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUFFTON
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 74 mph wind gust using a handheld anemometer.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 18-NOV-16 17:45:00 to 18-NOV-16 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported 4 end segments of a center pivot were flipped.