A shortwave moved east out of Missouri towards southern Indiana and
central Kentucky. As this shortwave met the moisture rich and unstable
environment over the Ohio Valley, a line of heavy storms with high
winds and heavy rainfall strengthened and tracked southeast downing numerous trees which caused power outages and property damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:39:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: DERBY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down on a road in Derby, Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:42:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAOLI
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

There was a tree down on South State Road 37 approximately one mile south of Paoli, Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:45:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABYDEL
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blocking US 150 W in Orange County, Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:45:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROMER
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

There was a tree down blocking a portion of State Road 337 seven miles outside of Orleans, Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:47:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARENGO
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Crawford County dispatch reported trees down on power lines in the town and west of town on State Road 64 in Marengo, Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:00:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGBURG
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees and power lines were down across Dubois County, Indiana causing power outages throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:00:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE CLOUD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Many large trees were reported down through out Harrison County, Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:02:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Multiple trees and power outages were reported through out Salem, Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:06:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEBUD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

There were several power lines down near US 150 and State Road 56 reported by a NWS employee.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:10:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAUCKPORT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The media reported that shingles were blown off roofs in Harrison County, Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:15:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANESVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported power lines down blocking one lane of traffic on State Road 62 NE.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:10:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORYDON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were numerous trees blocking roadways throughout the county causing several roads to be closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:15:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEKIN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was uprooted and fell on a school building.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:20:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLOYDS KNOBS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 32.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The fire department reported that a large tree was down on power lines and caused minor damage to a home. There was also a tree across power lines that caused a small fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:22:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a tree down on one of the exit ramps from Interstate 65 to Scottsburg, Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:23:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTSBURG
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

There was a tree down at Scottsburg High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:28:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: HENRYVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A social media photo showed trees down on Interstate 65 between Henryville and Memphis.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:33:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIBSON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was a metal barn destroyed near Prather Schoolhouse.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:34:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: BORDEN
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was a large tree down blocking State Road 60.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:39:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

There were multiple reports of trees down and power outages through out Salem, Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:45:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH MADISON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported trees down all over the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 13:46:00 to 31-MAY-18 13:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a report of a tree down on a house in Bethlehem, Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:18:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A carport had its roof blown off of a metal garage.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:11:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGBURG
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county Emergency Manager reported power lines and poles down and on fire at West 1st Street in Huntingburg, IN.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:28:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down along Cuzco Road in Dubois County, IN.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUBOIS, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:30:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST ANTHONY
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree limbs were reported across power lines on E Street in St. Anthony, Indiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, INDIANA
From 31-MAY-18 12:31:00 to 31-MAY-18 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: TELL CITY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were a few trees reported down in the Tell City - Cannelton area of Indiana.