Convection initiated in Central Illinois and developed into a convective line as it approached Indiana. Thunderstorms developed in the warm sector ahead of the initial line and produced multiple outflow interactions. Embedded rear inflow jets within the line of storms resulted in several swaths of wind damage.

Lightning in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 10:54:00 to 11-AUG-21 10:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN VLG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that lightning struck a business on Ironwood Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 10:46:00 to 11-AUG-21 10:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: INWOOD
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several healthy 1 to 2 ft diameter trees were downed. Numerous small limbs were downed as well. One rotten tree was snapped in half.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 10:50:00 to 11-AUG-21 10:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: MISHAWAKA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The media reports one large tree limb down and estimated the wind to be 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:00:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: FULTON
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reports that multiple trees are down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:00:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIPPECANOE
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reports several 6 inch diameter limbs were downed and that corn was flattened.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:00:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public indicated several large trees were downed. Some trees were sheared off 20 feet above the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:05:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMONTON LAKE
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 5.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were downed, including one onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:16:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOSEPH RES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter report downed tree limbs and an estimated wind gust of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:30:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA CITY
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A trampoline structure was lofted and a tree, with at least some rot, fell onto US highway 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:20:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was toppled in Leesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:20:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARSAW
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous tree limbs were downed around town.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:10:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKHART
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reports trees and powerlines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:40:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOL
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reports trees and branches down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:58:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKHART
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reports numerous trees and large branches down.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:57:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORLAND
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reports a tree down.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEUBEN, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 12:13:00 to 11-AUG-21 12:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANGOLA
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reports trees down in Steuben County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:10:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKHART
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The media reports a large tree down, and estimated 60 mph wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 12:17:00 to 11-AUG-21 12:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT WAYNE
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Allen County dispatch report several downed trees and powerlines.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 12:09:00 to 11-AUG-21 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARI
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reports that a tree is down on top of powerlines.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 12:14:00 to 11-AUG-21 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTERTOWN
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A fire department reported a large tree down blocking the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 12:02:00 to 11-AUG-21 12:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOL
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree, with some rot, was downed. It is estimated to be 1 to 2 feet in diameter according to the photo.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 12:05:00 to 11-AUG-21 12:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEDAN
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

US highway 6 was closed due to a tree downed or a sign downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 12:10:00 to 11-AUG-21 12:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT WAYNE SMITH ARPT
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reports a tree down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 12:15:00 to 11-AUG-21 12:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTLAWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A street light and light pole were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:45:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARI
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Corrected: Trees down on top of power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:15:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESBURG
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The media reports a large tree down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 12:23:00 to 11-AUG-21 12:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reports multiple trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 12:25:00 to 11-AUG-21 12:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCANA
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reports multiple trees and powerlines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 12:00:00 to 11-AUG-21 12:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were down across the entire county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:30:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA CITY
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An 8-inch diameter tree branch was downed. Estimated 50 to 60 mph wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:18:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBEE
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A small tree was downed on State Route 13.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:30:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: LARWILL
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Corrects a previous report: Trampoline in the median of U.S. 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:18:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD ADAMSBORO
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 8.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snapped power pole and downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:30:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRI LAKES
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Healthy pine tree about 1 to 2 feet in diameter snapped in half. Numerous tree limbs down ranging from 3 inches to 1 ft in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:50:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENDALE
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree limb broke through a window at a manufacturing plant. No injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 11:12:00 to 11-AUG-21 11:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONOQUET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tree branches down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 10:50:00 to 11-AUG-21 10:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: MISHAWAKA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Small hail was observed, along with the wind gust of 52 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAGRANGE, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 12:29:00 to 11-AUG-21 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWE
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree down according to the public.

Thunderstorm Wind in WELLS, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 12:30:00 to 11-AUG-21 12:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUFFTON
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree with rot was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WELLS, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 12:15:00 to 11-AUG-21 12:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNIONDALE
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Shingles were removed from an old barn as a result of the 61 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 13:00:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: FULTON
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple power lines were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in JAY, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 13:10:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTLAND
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were downed near Jay County High School and surrounding areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in JAY, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 13:15:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTLAND STEED ARPT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gust measured at the mesonet station at KPLD.

Thunderstorm Wind in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 13:17:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: LARWILL
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Additional correction to the time of a mangled trampoline in the median of U.S. 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in JAY, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 13:29:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLFOUNTAIN
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was reported down across State Line Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 11-AUG-21 14:15:00 to 11-AUG-21 14:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOL
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree damage and power lines down.