A low pressure system generated numerous thunderstorms across central Indiana on April 3rd. The first few rounds of thunderstorms produced heavy rain and flooding across the area, while the final round of thunderstorms brought damaging winds and a couple of tornadoes.

Flash Flood in VIGO, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 12:00:00 to 03-APR-18 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH TERRE HAUTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were closed due to flowing water across northern Vigo County from heavy thunderstorm rainfall.

Tornado in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 18:11:00 to 03-APR-18 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAFAYETTE ARETZ ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-0 tornado, with a max wind speed of 85 mph, affected one homestead and a thin band of trees. Damage at the homestead included barn skylights being blown out from wind entering an east-facing opening, debris from half an outbuilding`s roof and collapsed wall sent into an adjacent field to the northeast, downed tree branches with one breaking the garage window, and the top horizontal portion of a power pole being broken off. Also, straight-line wind damage was noted south and east of Buck Creek including downed trees and an outbuilding shifted off its foundation.

Hail in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 09:57:00 to 03-APR-18 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMEL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 10:35:00 to 03-APR-18 10:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLAINFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 10:37:00 to 03-APR-18 10:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE PT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MARION, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 10:50:00 to 03-APR-18 10:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOOTERS HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PARKE, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 11:38:00 to 03-APR-18 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEDALE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PARKE, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 11:52:00 to 03-APR-18 11:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLMORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Most hailstones were the size of nickels, with a few slightly larger than a quarter.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 13:15:00 to 03-APR-18 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree of unknown size was downed near the intersection of Bland Road and Camp Branch Road due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Tornado in FOUNTAIN, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 17:30:00 to 03-APR-18 17:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: VEEDERSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF-0 tornado, with a max wind speed of 75 mph, primarily went across cornfields while glancing two homesteads, where a few large tree branches were downed and one large trash dumpster blown over in a direction opposite from the environmental wind at the time.

Hail in KNOX, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 12:37:00 to 03-APR-18 12:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENNES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail was a bit bigger than quarters.

Hail in KNOX, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 12:38:00 to 03-APR-18 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENNES
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KNOX, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 12:40:00 to 03-APR-18 12:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENNES
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KNOX, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 12:45:00 to 03-APR-18 12:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENNES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The size of the hail was slightly larger than one inch.

Hail in KNOX, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 12:45:00 to 03-APR-18 12:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENNES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 18:05:00 to 03-APR-18 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple mature trees were downed in downtown Lafayette due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 18:15:00 to 03-APR-18 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCK CREEK
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

High thunderstorm winds were observed in this location. Some tree limb debris was seen along with street signs blowing.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 18:53:00 to 03-APR-18 18:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: CYCLONE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

A grain bin of approximately 30 feet tall by 30 feet wide had the top blown off and the bin was moved off the foundation due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 18:46:00 to 03-APR-18 18:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: JASONVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Some tree damage and minor roof damage occurred to structures near Jasonville due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 18:47:00 to 03-APR-18 18:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOGLE CORNER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were downed and a camper was turned over due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. This report was relayed by dispatch.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 18:47:00 to 03-APR-18 18:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUGGER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was down blocking a road due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 18:35:00 to 03-APR-18 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SULLIVAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph or more was estimated in this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 19:54:00 to 03-APR-18 19:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOHAWK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph was estimated in this location.

Flood in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 07:32:00 to 03-APR-18 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANDERSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Public

Water was reported over Landersdale Road due to heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in VIGO, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 05:45:00 to 03-APR-18 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNGSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A road was closed due to high water from heavy thunderstorm rainfall.

Flash Flood in OWEN, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 06:00:00 to 03-APR-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Bush Road was reported to be washed out due to heavy thunderstorm rainfall. Locust Lake Drive near this same location was flooded as well. Also, portions of Highway 231 North and Atkinsonville Road were reported to be flooded.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 06:30:00 to 03-APR-18 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAHALASVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Low Gap Road and South Conservation Club Road was reported to be flooded due to heavy thunderstorm rainfall. State Road 37 was also flooded.

Flash Flood in DECATUR, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 07:00:00 to 03-APR-18 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A water rescue from a vehicle was undertaken near the intersection of West County Road 240 North and North County Road 500 West. Several area within the county are impassable.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 07:36:00 to 03-APR-18 11:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six occupants of Royal Motel were evacuated due to rising water from heavy thunderstorm rainfall.

Flash Flood in MARION, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 07:51:00 to 03-APR-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Roads were reported to be flooded in this location due to heavy thunderstorm rainfall.

Flash Flood in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 10:32:00 to 03-APR-18 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Public

White Lick Creek was reported to be well out of the creek's banks due to heavy thunderstorm rainfall.

Flash Flood in PARKE, INDIANA
From 03-APR-18 12:00:00 to 03-APR-18 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were closed due to flooding across the county from heavy thunderstorm rainfall. Flash flooding washed out several rural roads with debris left behind.