A MCS tracked east-northeast from east-central MO/central IL Wednesday evening (May 22) through the IWX CWA early Thursday morning (May 23). Widespread wind gusts of 50-60 mph, with embedded channeled microburst gusts in excess of 70 mph, occurred with associated bowing segments.

Thunderstorm Wind in WELLS, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:30:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUFFTON
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 70 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:12:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT ETNA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a semi was blown over at the intersection of State Routes 9 and 124.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:13:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLISON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several large tree limbs were blown down, some causing minor roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:15:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLISON
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two six inch diameter tree limbs were blown down with a local weather station recording a 68 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:15:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a tree was snapped onto a power line on State Route 427, just past County Road 4 near Hamilton, IN.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:15:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: MICHAELSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down in Marion.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:43:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a one foot diameter trees was uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:46:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WEBSTER
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A 61 mph wind gust was recorded at the NWS Northern Indiana office.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:45:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARSAW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported tree branches were blown down with the top portion of a chimney being blown off the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:48:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHIPSHEWANA FLD ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large silo was blown partially down at Heritage Creamery.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:50:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a few trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:55:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLFLAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a large tree was blown down southwest of the intersection of US-33 and State Route 109.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:37:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONOQUET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported a one foot diameter blue spruce tree was partial uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:40:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBEE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported a large trees was blown down onto northbound State Route 13, blocking traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:45:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported four to six inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:15:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BEND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A two foot diameter tree was uprooted and fell onto three cars, crushing them.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:20:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: MISHAWAKA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees and power lines were blown down across the east side of Mishawaka along US 331 and Bremen Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:15:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two one to two diameter healthy trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:29:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MENTONE
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:15:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANGOLA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:25:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT WAYNE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported two trees were blown down, one onto a home and several cars with the other blocking a intersection.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:25:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHESTER ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported damage to the roof of an auto body shop.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:30:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAKARUSA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A trained spotter reported a very large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:35:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Severe one to two foot diameter trees were blown down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:35:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT ETNA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported structural damage to a pump house. Several large, healthy trees from two to four feet were uprooted with several limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:37:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARSAW
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Local fire officials reported roof damage to the Economy Lodge on the east side of Warsaw. Numerous trees were reported down in both Warsaw and Winona Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:13:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLISON
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a rooftop anemometer recorded a 76 mph wind gust before it was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:03:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLCOTTVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported numerous trees were blown down in Wolcottville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:10:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported at least one tree was blown down in the area with winds estimated to 60 mph in Huntington.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:14:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORLAND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported trees uprooted or snapped from Orland to Pleasant Lake. Several roads were closed from the downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:02:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTINGTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported trees being blown down onto several roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:02:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOBLESVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a large one to two foot diameter tree was snapped in half, falling onto a home. Other smaller tree limbs were down and fell onto some roofs as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:10:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNFEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:20:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLAND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large trees were blown down at the Ferrisville cemetery at the corner of Kern and US 331. Power lines were also down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:03:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT ETNA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported minor structural damage to a church as well as the adjacent fire department.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:48:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported an anchored play set was flipped upside down with several small tree limbs being blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:55:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported numerous trees were snapped or uprooted west of Howe along County Road West 450 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:23:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOGANSPORT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported one to three foot diameter trees were blown down onto a house on High Street. The home sustained roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:20:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPORTSMAN ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large tree was blown down across the road at US 331 and Cleveland Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:20:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHESTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees were blown down onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:55:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported dugouts at a nearby ball field were destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:55:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported a barn was destroyed on North County road 100 East between East 600 North and East 700 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:00:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported significant tree and power line damage in and around Howe. T.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:03:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENDALLVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a large tree limb was blown down onto Leighty Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:20:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARGOS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported numerous trees down in the area. A large wooded playset was tossed several yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:20:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE MANITOU
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported numerous trees and power lines were down in the area. One of these trees, roughly one to two foot diameter, was blown down onto a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:20:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARGOS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a six to twelve inch diameter tree limb was blown down onto a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:23:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOGANSPORT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials relayed numerous reports of damage to trees, structures and vehicles around Logansport.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:37:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONOQUET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A off duty NWS employee estimated winds to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:28:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOURBON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a tree was blown down onto US-30, east of Bourbon.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:37:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: PALESTINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported several trees ranging from one to three feet in diameter, were downed or snapped in half at a residence. One of the trees fell onto a home, causing roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:37:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported a healthy two foot diameter tree limb was blown down onto a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 15:23:00 to 23-MAY-19 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: OSCEOLA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were blown down. Structure damage was reported to at least 1 home in the town, with a car also being crushed and back window broke out by another tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTINGTON, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:09:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported trees were blown down in the area.

Tornado in GRANT, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 16:15:00 to 23-MAY-19 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage pictures and an eyewitness report indicate a brief, small torando formed just west of a large farm in northeast Grant county. The tornado moved above a tens of a mile in an east northeast direction, substantially damaging a newer farm building. The roofing material of this barn was lifted and thrown east over the top of two other barns which only sustained minor damage. The roof trusses were flipped upside down, mainly landing inside the building. Additional roofing and siding material from the building was hurled east into and over grain silos and barns on the east side of the property. This debris was strewn up to approximately severe tenths of a mile east across an open field. Damage was consistent with an EF-1 tornado with wind speeds to 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:20:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHESTER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a large two to three foot diameter tree was downed near Duke Energy.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 03:55:00 to 23-MAY-19 03:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported a six to ten inch diameter tree branch was blown down near Line and North Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WELLS, INDIANA
From 23-MAY-19 04:38:00 to 23-MAY-19 04:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUFFTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 70 mph winds with several trees being blown down.