Warm front provided the focus for morning thunderstorms that eventually turned into a bowing segment across NE IN into NW Ohio. Storms also developed across central Indiana and moved into portions of NE IN and NW Ohio. A cyclic supercell impacted Blackford and Jay county with a long tracked tornado and damage along its track. Flooding issues also occurred in some areas due to training and efficient rain producers.

Tornado in BLACKFORD, INDIANA
From 05-NOV-17 13:36:00 to 05-NOV-17 13:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLGROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado crossed out of Delaware county, into Blackford county, at the intersection of E County Road 1300 N and S County Road 600 E, impacting several structures and trees on the northeast and southeast side of the intersection. Two homes suffered roof damage, with a garage being destroyed, likely due to winds into the garage door side. A middle aged female resident suffered minor injuries when debris from a south facing window and front door impacted her. The tornado did appear to weaken or possibly cycle as it approached the Jay county line with only minor damage noted to some trees. The circulation appeared to cross the county line (State Route 167), north of W County Road 300 S near Big Lick Creek. Maximum winds were estimated in this portion of the tornado at between 110 and 120 mph and was therefore rates a EF2 in Blackford county.

Flash Flood in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 05-NOV-17 10:55:00 to 05-NOV-17 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROMWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to three inches of rain fell in a short period of time onto already saturated ground. Spotter reports and video footage showed water to the depth of a foot or more flowing in spots along several roadways in and around Cromwell, Kimmel and Albion. This included a portion of US 33 near State Route 5, northeast of Cromwell.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 05-NOV-17 10:45:00 to 05-NOV-17 10:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROME CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported two large trees were blown down onto power lines on Spring Beach Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 05-NOV-17 11:10:00 to 05-NOV-17 11:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVILLA
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 roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 05-NOV-17 11:10:00 to 05-NOV-17 11:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAKERTOWN
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 road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, INDIANA
From 05-NOV-17 12:20:00 to 05-NOV-17 12:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: PT ISABEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated a wind gust to 60 mph.

Hail in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 05-NOV-17 10:39:00 to 05-NOV-17 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDDY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 05-NOV-17 10:55:00 to 05-NOV-17 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARSAW ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports of flowing water, ranging from 6 to 12 inches, were received in the North Webster area as well as locations to the north and west as 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in a short period of time onto already saturated ground. State Route 13, near the South Shore golf course was flooded across both lanes, resulting in a temporary closure of the area until water receded.

Tornado in JAY, INDIANA
From 05-NOV-17 13:43:00 to 05-NOV-17 14:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNKIRK
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado crossed into Jay county north of W County Road 300 S near Big Lick Creek. Damage was somewhat sporadic from north of Dunkirk to northwest of Portland before the tornado intensified per video footage with indications of multiple vortex development at its peak. Numerous farm structures were severely damaged or destroyed with several homes suffering varying degrees of damage up to loss of a second floor. A manufactured home on N County Road 550 E was picked up and rotated clockwise, then placed back down with part of the house still on the southeast corner of the foundation. A male teenager was in the basement when it occurred but was not injured. The home was treated as a DI of FR12 due to being removed from its trailer and extra reinforcement done to the 2 halves when it was assembled. A man and his son were in a barn when it was struck by the tornado. Several hundred bales of hay fell onto them trapping them until they could find a escape route. They suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene. The tornado did weaken as it approached and eventually crossed into Mercer County (Ohio) and into the Wilmington Ohio forecast area, north of St Anthony Road. Maximum wind speeds are estimated between 130 and 135 mph.