Steep mid-level lapse rates, 30 to 40 knots of bulk shear and mixed layer CAPE in excess of 1000 J/KG set the stage for vigorous thunderstorm development across northern Indiana. Given the rotation and steep lapse rates, the storms became proficient hail producers with several reports of hail up to the size of golf balls. Huntington County suffered the worst damage with golf ball size hail being driven by 40 to 50 mph winds, causing extensive siding, roof and window damage to homes in the county.

Hail in GRANT, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 16:49:00 to 27-MAR-16 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHADY HILLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRANT, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:08:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAS CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:13:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARREN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported hail to the size of ping pong balls.

Hail in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:15:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAJENICA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported damage to siding, screens and a window due to wind driven large hail.

Hail in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:13:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARREN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported siding, screen and window damage from large hail at several homes along County Road 1000 South, west of State Route 5.

Hail in GRANT, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:19:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHADY HILLS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:20:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLUM TREE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:25:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: NINE MILE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:25:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEABODY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WELLS, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:35:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUFFTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Picture received from a trained spotter of golf ball size hail in the Bluffton area.

Hail in WELLS, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:38:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSLAND
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WELLS, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:40:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSLAND
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WELLS, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:43:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOCSIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:45:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT WAYNE SMITH ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:50:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT WAYNE SMITH ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained spotters reported hail from the size of quarters to ping pong balls.

Hail in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:55:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOAGLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:54:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT WAYNE SMITH ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 17:57:00 to 27-MAR-16 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOAGLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ADAMS, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 18:00:00 to 27-MAR-16 18:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONMOUTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DE KALB, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 18:15:00 to 27-MAR-16 18:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPENCERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 18:15:00 to 27-MAR-16 18:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-16 18:30:00 to 27-MAR-16 18:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAPLES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public