An upper level system interacted with hot and humid air to produce severe thunderstorms across central Indiana on May 31. The storms brought down many trees and some power lines across mainly the southern half of central Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:30:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Thunderstorm Wind in JENNINGS, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:35:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH VERNON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Utility lines, trees, and tree limbs were downed in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:38:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A two foot diameter tree was blown down into the street near the intersection of 16th and Chestnut Streets due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. This tree missed hitting a vehicle by about one foot. The report was relayed through amateur radio.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:45:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTONSBURG
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A medium-sized, not particularly healthy looking tree was blown over, snapping at the base due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts. Half of a decorative storm shutter was torn off a home. This report was received via Twitter.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:46:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAKALAR MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust measured at 64 mph broke a DC-3 plane free of tie downs and was blown about 200 yards off of the tarmac onto grass.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:48:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LETTS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Utility lines, trees, and tree limbs were blown down in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:48:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPEEDWAY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown over, snapping below ground level, and tree branches were blown down just northwest of Crawfordsville Road and North Lynhurst Drive due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. There was damage to a carport support beam that was apparently caused by one of the fallen tree branches.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 14:02:00 to 31-MAY-18 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLHOUSEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Utility lines, trees, and tree limbs were blown down due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts in and near the Millhousen area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 14:11:00 to 31-MAY-18 14:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: FISHERS
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust measured at 61 mph was observed in this location. The wind gust was accompanied by penny-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 14:15:00 to 31-MAY-18 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEM
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A small tree was blown down on South Fox Tail Pass, located just west of South County Road 700 West due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 14:28:00 to 31-MAY-18 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Utility lines, trees, and tree limbs were downed in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 14:56:00 to 31-MAY-18 14:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT LAWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several large, live tree limbs were blown down near the intersection of State Road 3 and County Road 300 South due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 14:59:00 to 31-MAY-18 14:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A dead tree, of unknown size, was blown across State Road 103 due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 14:20:00 to 31-MAY-18 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHLAND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along West County Road 100 South between South County Road 300 West and South County Road 500 West, near Spring Lake due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in FOUNTAIN, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 18:57:00 to 31-MAY-18 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two power poles were reported down near Stringtown Road and Wabash Chapel due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 11:42:00 to 31-MAY-18 11:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENNES ONEAL ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was downed at the intersection of Niblack Road and Main Avenue due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 11:42:00 to 31-MAY-18 11:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENNES
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were downed across Vincennes due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 11:45:00 to 31-MAY-18 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRITCHTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

A thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 60 mph was observed in this area.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:00:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BICKNELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A five foot diameter tree was snapped at the base along 9th Street due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:00:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A ten inch diameter, live tree was downed near the intersection of 9th and Alexander Streets due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:00:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BICKNELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 60 mph was observed in this location and relayed via amateur radio.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:15:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOOGOOTEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 12-inch diameter tree was downed across US Highway 50 between Shoals and Loogootee due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:19:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SULLIVAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed in City Park due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. This report was relayed via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:20:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SULLIVAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were numerous reports of several trees downed and power out across the city due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:20:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:22:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOALS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several tree limbs and trees were downed on the north side of Shoals due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:45:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUDAH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were reports of several trees down along Judah Road due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:46:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEDFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reported down in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Power was also reported to be out.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:57:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANDY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An eight inch, live tree limb was downed along Inverness Farm Road due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:07:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEAR CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Healthy trees and branches of unknown size were downed in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:15:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EWING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 60 mph was observed in this area. Several power lines and trees were reported down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:30:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARAGON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

One or more snapped utility poles was observed in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:28:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: AZALIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was downed on County Road 800 South near US Highway 31 due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. This report was received via Twitter.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:28:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEYMOUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous tree limbs and power lines were downed across Seymour due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Winds were estimated at 50 to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:30:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A six inch tree limb was broken a tree due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:30:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A thunderstorm wind gust of 47 mph was measured in this location where 8-inch tree limbs were broken off trees near the 4H Fairgrounds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:30:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT LIBERTY
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The top of a tree was blown off, hitting part of a second floor enclosed porch and outer deck due to strong thunderstorm winds. There was no mention of any damage to the porch or deck. This report as received via Twitter.