Unseasonably warm and humid air collided with a strong cold front during the evening hours on November 5. An outbreak of severe weather, including multiple tornadoes, took place across the lower Ohio Valley from portions of Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. As the line of storms moved into southern Indiana, 3 tornadoes were confirmed in Washington County, in and around the town of Salem.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, INDIANA
From 05-NOV-17 20:10:00 to 05-NOV-17 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAOLI
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Orange County emergency manager reported trees down in Paoli.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 05-NOV-17 23:04:00 to 05-NOV-17 23:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVONIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in conjunction with Washington County
Emergency Management Agency conducted a storm survey in central
Washington County and determined there were three distinct
touchdowns near and around the Salem, Indiana area Sunday evening
November 5.  The first touchdown occurred approximately 5 miles west
of Salem on SW Washington School Rd.  The touchdown occurred along a
forested area which threw branches and large portions of maple and
cedar trees over the road approximately 300 yards. The most
concentrated damage was at 1630 SW Washington School Rd.  There was
an uprooted tree, along with shingle, gutter, roof and barn damage.
Several toys and pumpkins were turned and thrown cyclonically
towards the west. A trampoline was thrown approximately a mile from
the house along with lots of playground toys being thrown several
hundred yards.  There were some trees down further along the
farmer's field, but the tornado lifted after traveling approximately
0.6 miles where a few trees were topped where it lifted. The peak
wind speed was estimated at 80 mph and most of the damage was at the tree top
level.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 05-NOV-17 23:18:00 to 05-NOV-17 23:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey found trees blown over Rubber Hill Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 05-NOV-17 23:18:00 to 05-NOV-17 23:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey found large branches down with winds estimated around 62 mph.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 05-NOV-17 23:20:00 to 05-NOV-17 23:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in conjunction with Washington County Emergency Management Agency conducted a storm survey in central Washington County and determined there were three distinct touchdowns near and around the Salem, Indiana area Sunday evening November 5.  The third tornado touched down near the intersection of Canton Road and Howell Road. Severe damage was sustained to several barns, street signs, bird houses, and metal poles that were bent or snapped.  A 500 gallon propane tank moved to the south 3 feet and became lodged against a grain storage building. There was an excellent signature of mud and dirt spattering cyclonically on a grain silo. The tornado was extremely narrow and mostly at tree top level with several power poles snapped near the top. The tornado had estimated peak winds of 90 to 95 mph and width of 50 to 70 yards.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 05-NOV-17 23:16:00 to 05-NOV-17 23:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in conjunction with Washington County
Emergency Management Agency conducted a storm survey in central
Washington County and determined there were three distinct
touchdowns near and around the Salem, Indiana area Sunday evening
November 5.  The second tornado touched down in downtown Salem at the Salem Feed
Mill on South Water Street.  There was significant damage on the
upper portion of the feed mill approximately 70 feet off the ground
along with some power poles being severely bent.  A multi-business
building was hit by the tornado with a large portion of its roof
lifted and dropped on the Dinner Bell restaurant. There was
extensive damage from falling brick.  The tornado then hit a house
on the corner of Cherry and South High Street resulting in roof and
siding damage along with several sections of Cleveland Pear trees
snapped.  The tornado lifted quickly at the intersection. The
tornado had estimated peak winds of approximately 90 to 95 mph with a width of
approximately 30 to 40 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 05-NOV-17 23:21:00 to 05-NOV-17 23:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey found metal roof damage to a cinder block garage. Winds were estimated at 65 mph.