During the late evening hours of March 28th, a line of thunderstorms was moving through Indiana as a cold front neared the area.  Ahead of this line, a strong thunderstorm formed and moved to the east.  As it neared the Indianapolis Metro area, the storm rapidly intensified causing hail and wind damage as it traveled north of Indianapolis.  A gust front pushed to the south which led to additional wind damage.  Unfortunately, one person was outside during the strong winds and was killed by a falling tree limb.

Hail in MADISON, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-21 22:11:00 to 27-MAR-21 22:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLAWN HGTS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Winds were also estimated to be 35 to 45 mph at the time.

Hail in MADISON, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-21 22:11:00 to 27-MAR-21 22:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLAWN HGTS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Located at Community Hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-21 21:33:00 to 27-MAR-21 21:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees knocked down due to thunderstorm wind gusts.  One tree had fallen on a home.

Hail in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-21 21:40:00 to 27-MAR-21 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HORTONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-21 21:35:00 to 27-MAR-21 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLETOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Relayed via mPing.

Hail in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-21 21:35:00 to 27-MAR-21 21:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLETOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in BOONE, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-21 21:25:00 to 27-MAR-21 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLE VLG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Relayed via mPing.

Hail in BOONE, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-21 21:05:00 to 27-MAR-21 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAX
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Relayed via mPing.

Hail in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-21 21:39:00 to 27-MAR-21 21:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARMEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Relayed via Emergency Management.

Hail in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-21 21:42:00 to 27-MAR-21 21:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOBLESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-21 21:42:00 to 27-MAR-21 21:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOBLESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDRICKS, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-21 21:02:00 to 27-MAR-21 21:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH SALEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reports of trees uprooted by thunderstorm wind gusts with some falling on a couple of houses. Powerlines were also downed.  At least three garages were lifted off their foundation.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, INDIANA
From 27-MAR-21 21:42:00 to 27-MAR-21 21:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIANAPOLIS METRO A
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was downed by thunderstorm wind gusts at the 1900 block of Westwood Drive.  The tree fell on a 40 year old man who was in the backyard at the time and was not able to escape before the winds arrived.  This was an isolated area of much stronger winds than the otherwise modest 50kt gusts nearby.  It was noted via drone footage that in this isolated area, numerous trees were uprooted, but all fell generally along the storm motion indicating straight line winds.