The combination of maximum daytime heating and a strong low pressure system racing across the lower Great Lakes region brought strong to damaging winds to many areas across southern Indiana. Maximum gusts reported ranged from 50 to 60 mph that resulted in downed trees and power lines along with some structural damage to property.

High Wind in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 17:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee estimated wind gusts between 55 and 60 mph. The employee reported large trees uprooted.

High Wind in PERRY, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 17:58:00 to 02-APR-16 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A privately owned weather station nearby measured a gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in ORANGE, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 17:30:00 to 02-APR-16 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported widespread downed trees and power lines across the county due to wind gusts estimated between 55 and 60 mph.

High Wind in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 17:00:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts were estimated between 55 and 60 mph across the county which according to local law enforcement, brought down several trees onto power lines in and around the city of Madison.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 17:30:00 to 02-APR-16 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts between 55 and 60 mph across the region resulted in widespread power outages, downed trees and minor structural damage.

High Wind in SCOTT, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 17:30:00 to 02-APR-16 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported that winds were estimated between 55 and 60 mph. This resulted in downed trees, power outages and minor structural damage.

High Wind in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 17:58:00 to 02-APR-16 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A privately owned weather station measured a 58 mph wind gust. Additionally, law enforcement reported numerous power outages and downed trees across the county. Some buildings sustained roof damage.

High Wind in CLARK, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 18:00:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts between 55 and 60 mph resulted in downed trees and power lines across the county. Some structural damage to buildings was also reported. There was roof damage to a home north of Sellersburg. Across the Ohio River in Louisville, there was a measured 50 knot wind gust.

High Wind in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 18:30:00 to 02-APR-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Nearby mesonet stations recorded wind gusts in the 55 to 60 mph range. These high winds resulted in downed trees, power outages and other minor structural damage.

High Wind in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 02-APR-16 18:38:00 to 02-APR-16 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported trees down blocking roadways in New Albany. Wind gusts were estimated to be between 55 and 60 mph.