A long lasting and multi faceted storm system moved through central Indiana beginning during the late afternoon hours of June 18th and continued through the evening hours with widespread damaging winds and very large hail before transitioning into a flash flooding event during the overnight hours with significant flash flooding occurring across portions of Owen and Monroe counties.  Unfortunately, one person lost their life due to the flood waters. Across Owen county, roads had suffered severe damage, 23 culverts had been washed out and 2 bridges have significant damage.  In all, over 30 Owen County roads were closed. A local emergency disaster declaration was created later in the day. Power outages across the state peaked at nearly 150,000.  A 3.4 inch hailstone fell in New Castle late afternoon which was the largest hailstone to fall across the state since mid 2019.

Hail in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 14:27:00 to 18-JUN-21 14:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORNINGSIDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Near the intersection of State Road 35 and State Road 67.

Hail in RANDOLPH, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 15:56:00 to 18-JUN-21 15:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEERFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 17:42:00 to 18-JUN-21 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOME PLACE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 19:47:00 to 18-JUN-21 19:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

General location of an area of trees that were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts across much of northeastern Decatur county.

Hail in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 20:17:00 to 18-JUN-21 20:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 20:24:00 to 18-JUN-21 20:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHETWYND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 17:44:00 to 18-JUN-21 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLEGE MEADOWS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in MARION, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 17:48:00 to 18-JUN-21 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLISONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 17:42:00 to 18-JUN-21 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLEGE MEADOWS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MADISON, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:15:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARKLEVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:15:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARKLEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree and house damage at the intersection of Home Street and Maple Avenue. Damage due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Hail in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:21:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in OWEN, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 23:55:00 to 19-JUN-21 06:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREEDOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous local and county roads closed due to high water.  A couple were rescued by boat from the roof of their vehicle on State Road 43.  Additional water rescues were done across Owen and Monroe counties. 1500 Fish Creek road was completely flooded with water rapidly flowing across the road. White Road along Raccoon Creek was destroyed by flood waters. Across the county roads have suffered severe damage, 23 culverts have been washed out and 2 bridges have significant damage.  In all, over 30 Owen County roads are closed. A local emergency disaster declaration was created later in the day.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-21 00:07:00 to 19-JUN-21 00:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRAIRIE CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Numerous trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts near the area of Interstate 70 and State Road 42.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-21 05:42:00 to 19-JUN-21 05:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEAR CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees downed across road by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Flash Flood in VIGO, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-21 03:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LARIMER HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sand bags were deployed to help hold back flash flooding in Prairieton.  Numerous roads were closed across southern Vigo county due to water flows.

Hail in MARION, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 17:48:00 to 18-JUN-21 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTLETON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in RANDOLPH, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:07:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW LISBON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 17:59:00 to 18-JUN-21 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree downed across road by thunderstorm wind gusts. Additonal reports of related power outages across town.

Hail in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:12:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRADNICK CORNER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:26:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVERDALE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MARION, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:30:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVE PTS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:35:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CASTLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust at this location.

Hail in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:26:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVERDALE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:33:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLE UNION
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:45:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PALESTINE
Magnitude: 3.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:45:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PALESTINE
Magnitude: 3.40 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Photograph of 3.4 inch hailstone with tape measure next to the stone.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:59:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBYVILLE MUNI ARP
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A 69 MPH thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the KGEZ ASOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in OWEN, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 21:45:00 to 18-JUN-21 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHPORT
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A house at the 1500 block of Freeman Road had structural damage from thunderstorm wind gusts when a tree fell on the house. Trees were downed all along Freeman road from the 1000 block of Freeman Road to State Road 43. There was also some tree damage on Hardscrabble Road from State Road 43 to the 2800 block of Hardscrabble Road where a pole barn had the door blown in and south wall blown out.

Flash Flood in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-21 03:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRENTIS CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Road 410 North between County Road 1000 East and State Road 46 was washed out by rapidly flowing water destroying a pipe.  Water was noted to be flowing over the road over the time.

Hail in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 17:55:00 to 18-JUN-21 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CORDSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARION, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:10:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLANDON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:10:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRADNICK CORNER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in PUTNAM, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:32:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLE UNION
Magnitude: 3.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HENRY, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:30:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CADIZ
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HENRY, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:35:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CASTLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:29:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: GEM
Magnitude: 3.25 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:40:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PALESTINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees downed across road by thunderstorm wind gust at this location.  There were 8 other locations nearby with reports of a tree downed with numerous additional likely that went unreported.

Hail in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:50:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENFIELD
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:57:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVER VLG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Mature tree  snapped at base by thunderstorm wind gust. A few power lines and poles were blown over. Large segment of metal barn roof blown off. Several branches blown down. All of these occurred around the intersection of County Road 325 West and 800 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:57:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVER VLG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Top segment of large silo blown off by thunderstorm wind gusts at the 2500 block of West County Road 800 North.

Hail in MONROE, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 20:45:00 to 18-JUN-21 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT TABOR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 20:45:00 to 18-JUN-21 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT AUBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree and tree limbs downed by thunderstorm wind gusts along Interstate 65.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 20:45:00 to 18-JUN-21 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDINBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 60 MPH thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location.  Half inch hail was also noted by the storm spotter.

Flash Flood in FOUNTAIN, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-21 03:35:00 to 19-JUN-21 07:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEAM CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

State Road 32 closed due to water flowing over the road near the Montgomery Fountain county line.  Additional roads closed across the area.

Lightning in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-21 05:05:00 to 19-JUN-21 05:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPEEDWAY ARPT
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A lightning strike led to a fire on Sage Meadow Drive.

Flash Flood in MONROE, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-21 06:33:00 to 19-JUN-21 09:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: YELLOWSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous water rescues were performed during the early morning hours of June 19th.  Many county and state roads were under water as a result of locations receiving more than 7 inches of rain.

Hail in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:45:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PALESTINE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:58:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVER VLG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees of unknown size downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Hail in HANCOCK, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:45:00 to 18-JUN-21 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PALESTINE
Magnitude: 3.25 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 19:13:00 to 18-JUN-21 19:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARAGON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree downed onto a deck by thunderstorm wind gusts. Similar reports noted around the town of Paragon.

Hail in MONROE, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 19:40:00 to 18-JUN-21 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEENER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 19:44:00 to 18-JUN-21 19:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roof was blown off a building by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Hail in MONROE, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 21:00:00 to 18-JUN-21 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT TABOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in MONROE, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 23:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 31 year old male was swept away in a vehicle in floodwaters from clear creek near the intersection of College Avenue and Dodds Street.  Another person of unknown age and sex was also in the vehicle at the time but was able to escape with only minor injuries. Numerous videos and pictures showed standing water along portions of the downtown including Walnut Street.  Many businesses in the area remained shut down for a week to clean up issues related to the flood waters. Water rushed into a nursing home which required the building to evacuate.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARTHOLOMEW, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 20:15:00 to 18-JUN-21 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONY LONESOME
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts across the county. No specific location or tree size noted.

Hail in JACKSON, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 20:47:00 to 18-JUN-21 20:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOBTOWN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 21:10:00 to 18-JUN-21 21:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees downed along State Road 59 north of Clay City.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-21 03:30:00 to 19-JUN-21 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous roads were noticed to be closed later in the day by NWS employee.  Roads were closed due to rapidly rising floodwaters earlier in the night.

Flash Flood in RUSH, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-21 02:30:00 to 19-JUN-21 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rapidly flowing water over State Road 244 in southern Rush county. A section of County Road 1000 South was washed out by flood waters.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-21 06:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water rescues performed in northern Morgan county.  Rapidly rising waters also got into several homes across the county.

Hail in JACKSON, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 21:27:00 to 18-JUN-21 21:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm Wind in VIGO, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 21:50:00 to 18-JUN-21 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIMENTO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines down across southern Vigo county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 22:15:00 to 18-JUN-21 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant tree damage caused by thunderstorm wind gusts in rural areas around Monroe Lake.

Flash Flood in BROWN, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-21 02:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house along State Road 135 South had rapidly rising flood waters enter the building.  Damage was noted to several bridges across the rural portions of the county.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-21 04:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHIELDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dozens of roads closed due to rapidly rising waters including State Roads 235, 135, and 268.  A water rescue was conducted to help a trapped semi driver who drove through rapidly flowing flood waters. Two other motorists were rescued after driving into high water.