A severe weather outbreak occurred during the evening hours of April 8th. A line of severe thunderstorms moved through central Indiana intitially causing large hail and damaging winds. As the storms progressed, the hail threat gradually decreased with wind speeds rapidly increasing. In addition to widespread 60 to 70 mph winds, the line of storms had several mesovortices that led to areas of enhanced winds up to 90 mph and produced an EF-1 tornado in Mooresville, IN.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:57:00 to 08-APR-20 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITH VALLEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Part of roof blown off of house due to thunderstorm wind gusts near County Road 850 N and South Paddock Road.

Hail in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:00:00 to 08-APR-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILADELPHIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:58:00 to 08-APR-20 19:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENNES
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple reports of structural damage reported in Vincennes with significant tree damage due to thunderstorm wind gusts across town.  Widespread power outages also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:58:00 to 08-APR-20 19:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENNES
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WARREN, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 18:09:00 to 08-APR-20 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Relayed via Twitter.

Hail in WARREN, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 18:05:00 to 08-APR-20 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LEBANON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Relayed via Twitter.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 18:32:00 to 08-APR-20 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINGATE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Relayed via Facebook.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIPPECANOE, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 18:35:00 to 08-APR-20 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATTLE GROUND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limb snapped due to thunderstorm wind gusts over driveway.  Relayed via broadcast media.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 18:40:00 to 08-APR-20 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELPHI
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reports numerous power lines were knocked down due to thunderstorm wind gusts.  Trees and tree limbs of unknown size were also snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:00:00 to 08-APR-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THORNTOWN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter estimated 75 mph thunderstorm wind gust at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:13:00 to 08-APR-20 19:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 62.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reports severe tree damage across county due to thunderstorm wind gusts. Numerous snapped tree limbs and small trees with widespread power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:10:00 to 08-APR-20 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Semi-trailer blown over by thunderstorm wing gusts on Indiana State Road 32.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:17:00 to 08-APR-20 19:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIZAVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two reports of minor structural damage due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Hail in BOONE, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:03:00 to 08-APR-20 19:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: THORNTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in VIGO, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:03:00 to 08-APR-20 19:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTYVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several tree limbs up to 3 inches snapped due to thunderstorm wind gusts.  Power poles were also snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in VIGO, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:18:00 to 08-APR-20 19:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: TERRE HAUTE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts led to widespread power outages in Terre Haute with several reports of snapped tree limbs and power poles.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:03:00 to 08-APR-20 19:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pictures received via twitter of tree limbs and power limbs downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:22:00 to 08-APR-20 19:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENCASTLE ARPT
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Hail in BOONE, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:27:00 to 08-APR-20 19:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: IND TERRY ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:37:00 to 08-APR-20 19:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:30:00 to 08-APR-20 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power poles snapped across the county due to thunderstorm wind gusts.  Damage was locally concentrated in Danville.

Hail in BOONE, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:27:00 to 08-APR-20 19:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: IND TERRY ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in VIGO, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:18:00 to 08-APR-20 19:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUF SKY KING ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gust estimated by emergency manager.

Hail in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:32:00 to 08-APR-20 19:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLETOWN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:42:00 to 08-APR-20 19:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTER VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

MPing report of several 3 inch tree limbs snapped due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Hail in MARION, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:37:00 to 08-APR-20 19:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMS CREEK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:38:00 to 08-APR-20 19:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIX PTS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A healthy tree trunk with a diameter of around 12 inches was snapped due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Hail in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:37:00 to 08-APR-20 19:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMEL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MARION, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:39:00 to 08-APR-20 19:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMS CREEK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:37:00 to 08-APR-20 19:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLETOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several power lines downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts near 171st St and State Road 32.  Other reports of tree limbs snapped received in the same general area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:40:00 to 08-APR-20 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIANAPOLIS INTL AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two hundred feet of fence and several road signs blown down due to thunderstorm wind gusts on Indianapolis International Airport property.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:43:00 to 08-APR-20 19:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: FISHERS
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Structural damage reported to CVS on the intersection of 131st street and State Road 37 due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:47:00 to 08-APR-20 19:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYWOOD
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:25:00 to 08-APR-20 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOBLESVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread wind damage reported to emergency manager across the county. 30,000 power outages were reported with numerous tree and tree limbs snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:45:00 to 08-APR-20 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SULLIVAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported several large tree limbs snapped near his location due to thunderstorm wind gusts with live power lines on the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:46:00 to 08-APR-20 19:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: (IND)INDNPLS INTL AR
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Several small tree limbs snapped near the Indianapolis Weather Forecast Office.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:47:00 to 08-APR-20 19:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTLETON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed on a house due to thunderstorm wind gusts east of Hague ROad between 71st and 75th streets.  Relayed via twitter.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:00:00 to 08-APR-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roof was blown off of building at 90 East Jefferson due to thunderstorm wind gusts.  Partial collapse of home at 1001 N Home Ave. Damage to steeple and church at 100 E  Madison. Emergency manager also reported significant tree damage across the county with no specific locations.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:56:00 to 08-APR-20 19:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

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

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:56:00 to 08-APR-20 19:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT COMFORT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:15:00 to 08-APR-20 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: OWENSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many trees snapped due to thunderstorm wind gusts between 4999 and 5312 South Owensburg Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:58:00 to 08-APR-20 19:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENNES
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snow plows were needed to clear the volume of tree damage and debris from roads across town.  Numerous tree and tree limbs snapped due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:00:00 to 08-APR-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous power outages reported across southern and central Madison county.  Trees and tree limbs downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:05:00 to 08-APR-20 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tower with a small wind turbine collapsed on a private residence.  Shingles of roof also blown away.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:17:00 to 08-APR-20 20:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power poles blown over or snapped due to thunderstorm wind gusts within Shelbyville and nearby communities.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:58:00 to 08-APR-20 19:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINCENNES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Semi blown off of US 41 south of Vincennes due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in OWEN, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:57:00 to 08-APR-20 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPENCER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:09:00 to 08-APR-20 20:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BICKNELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 70 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:02:00 to 08-APR-20 20:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: POPE ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Picture of an uprooted tree fallen on a house and damaging the home and chimney.  Damage was due to thunderstorm wind gusts.  Relayed via twitter.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:10:00 to 08-APR-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: KNIGHTSTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Picture received of uprooted tree that had fallen on a car due to thunderstorm wind gusts.  Relayed via twitter.

Hail in RUSH, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:22:00 to 08-APR-20 20:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEXTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:19:00 to 08-APR-20 20:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CASTLE
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Barn with metal siding was blown down at this location due to thunderstorm wind gusts.  Nearby, several trees and power lines we downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSH, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:20:00 to 08-APR-20 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSHVILLE
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A measured thunderstorm wind gust at this location. Reports received of significant tree damage across town and in nearby communities.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:47:00 to 08-APR-20 19:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNSHINE GARDENS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A roof was blown off at this location due to thunderstorm wind gusts.  Nearby, several trees were uprooted or snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:42:00 to 08-APR-20 19:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SULLIVAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs and trees snapped due to thunderstorm wind gusts across the area with a concentrated area within the town of Sullivan.  Numerous power outages reported as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:16:00 to 08-APR-20 20:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDINBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KNOX, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:11:00 to 08-APR-20 20:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRITCHTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:11:00 to 08-APR-20 20:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRITCHTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several medium sized tree limbs snapped due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:10:00 to 08-APR-20 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SELMA ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs of size up to two inches downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVIESS, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:20:00 to 08-APR-20 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAGLESVILLE
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:25:00 to 08-APR-20 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOOGOOTEE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three houses and one business had significant roof damage due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:30:00 to 08-APR-20 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOALS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trailer home rolled over by thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:45:00 to 08-APR-20 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTPORT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

House with half of the roof torn off as well as barn damage nearby due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in JENNINGS, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:48:00 to 08-APR-20 20:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH VERNON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Extensive tree damage reported via Facebook due to thunderstorm wind gusts across North Vernon.

Hail in MONROE, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:20:00 to 08-APR-20 20:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANDY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Quarter to half dollar sized hail with moderate ground cover of hail.

Lightning in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:09:00 to 08-APR-20 20:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARGERSVILLE
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire department was responding to two fires in southern Johnson County that were started by lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSH, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:18:00 to 08-APR-20 20:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was destroyed due to thunderstorm wind gusts at this location.  In addition, corn stalks completely covered a nearby fence. There was significant tree damage at several residences nearby with large trees snapped.

Tornado in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 19:43:00 to 08-APR-20 19:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORESVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began northwest of the intersection of concord and main in Mooresville before doing significant roof and tree damage to portions of downtown. The largest damage occurred to a brick building where the roof was uplifted and fell causing structural damage to the building. The tornado continued to track to the southeast before damaging a large picnic shelter and crossing State Road 67. The tornado then
lifted. In addition to the tornado, an area about 200 yards on either side of the tornado experienced straight line winds that gusted as high as 70 to 80 mph that caused additional damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 08-APR-20 20:31:00 to 08-APR-20 20:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTEVILLE
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Significant damage in Fayetteville due to thunderstorm wind gusts. Power lines are down, roofs  badly damaged, and large trees are down.  Metal chimney at the Indian Creek volunteer fire department is bent. A 77 mph wind gust was measured via a personal weather station.