A strong area of low pressure brought strong winds to central Indiana during April 2. Winds of over 60 mph were recorded in some areas, with many trees and power lines down throughout the area. In addition, cold air with the system brought up to an inch of snow to parts of the northern half of central Indiana.

High Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 15:55:00 to 02-APR-16 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A 60 mph high wind gust was measured 2 miles northwest of Crows Nest.

High Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 15:40:00 to 02-APR-16 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A 60 mph high wind gust was measured at the Eagle Creek Airpark Airport.

High Wind in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 16:52:00 to 02-APR-16 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A 59 mph high wind gust was measured at the Shelbyville Municipal Airport.

High Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 15:15:00 to 02-APR-16 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A 58 mph high wind gust was measured at the Indianapolis International Airport.

High Wind in HOWARD, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 14:15:00 to 02-APR-16 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

A 58 mph high wind gust was measured at the Kokomo Municipal Airport.

High Wind in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 13:51:00 to 02-APR-16 13:51:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed, blocking State Route 71, by non-thunderstorm wind gusts. Siding was also blown off the Post Office in Blanton.

High Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 14:15:00 to 02-APR-16 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were snapped or uprooted with power outages due to damaging non-thunderstorm wind gusts. Tree limbs and power lines were also downed in Lebanon.

High Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 14:20:00 to 02-APR-16 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated 65 mph non-thunderstorm wind gust was observed 2 miles northeast of Beech Grove.

High Wind in HENRY, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 15:25:00 to 02-APR-16 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A measured 71 mph non-thunderstorm wind gust was observed 2 miles northwest of Straughn.

High Wind in JACKSON, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 15:55:00 to 02-APR-16 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A measured 59 mph non-thunderstorm wind gust was observed near Seymour.

High Wind in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 16:09:00 to 02-APR-16 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A measured 59 mph non-thunderstorm wind gust was observed 3 miles northwest of Muncie.

High Wind in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 16:45:00 to 02-APR-16 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

A measured 63 mph non-thunderstorm wind gust was observed near Columbus.

High Wind in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 14:47:00 to 02-APR-16 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Reported by: Public

A 14-inch diameter spruce tree was uprooted due to damaging non-thunderstorm wind gusts. A downspout was also torn from a house.

High Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 15:15:00 to 02-APR-16 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

A mature pine tree was blown down due to damaging non-thunderstorm wind gusts.

High Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 15:42:00 to 02-APR-16 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was downed on Hague Road between 106th and 116th Streets due to damaging non-thunderstorm wind gusts.

High Wind in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 15:43:00 to 02-APR-16 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

A pear tree was blown down due to damaging non-thunderstorm wind gusts.

High Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 15:48:00 to 02-APR-16 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell onto utility lines 2 miles northwest of Bruceville due to damaging non-thunderstorm wind gusts.

High Wind in CLINTON, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 15:53:00 to 02-APR-16 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

A large plaza sign was blown down in Frankfort due to damaging non-thunderstorm wind gusts.

High Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 16:00:00 to 02-APR-16 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown on to a roadway 2 miles northeast of Bicknell due to damaging non-thunderstorm wind gusts.

High Wind in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 16:27:00 to 02-APR-16 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Reported by: Public

A tree was snapped off about halfway up in Muncie due to damaging non-thunderstorm wind gusts.

High Wind in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 16:28:00 to 02-APR-16 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

A street light was blown down in Michigantown due to damaging non-thunderstorm wind gusts.

High Wind in MADISON, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 17:02:00 to 02-APR-16 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous utility lines, power poles, and trees were downed throughout the county due to damaging non-thunderstorm wind gusts. Several roads are closed due to lines or trees on roads. Two buildings were damaged by fallen trees. Approximately 8000 homes were without power.

High Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 17:45:00 to 02-APR-16 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A pine tree was downed 1 mile northeast of Camby due to damaging non-thunderstorm wind gusts.

High Wind in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 17:45:00 to 02-APR-16 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A Bradford Pear was snapped in half 2 miles south of Camby due to damaging non-thunderstorm wind gusts.

High Wind in HENRY, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 13:26:00 to 02-APR-16 13:26:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A 65 mph high wind gust was measured 2 miles west southwest of New Castle.

High Wind in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 16:45:00 to 02-APR-16 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

A 58 mph high wind gust was measured at the Columbus Municipal Airport.

High Wind in MONROE, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 16:22:00 to 02-APR-16 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A 63 mph high wind gust was measured 4 miles east southeast of Bloomington.

High Wind in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 13:15:00 to 02-APR-16 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A 62 mph high wind gust was measured at the Purdue University Airport.