Thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening hours as a low pressure system moved through a warm and humid airmass that was in place across the Ohio Valley.

Flash Flood in DEARBORN, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-21 06:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AURORA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous reports of high water and flash flooding were received from the Aurora and Guilford areas. Several people and pets were stranded in Guilford due to rising water. Two vehicles were also swept away in the Guilford area after their occupants escaped.

Flash Flood in RIPLEY, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-21 05:30:00 to 19-JUN-21 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were closed around Batesville. One water rescue was needed for a motorist who was stranded in their vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 18:54:00 to 18-JUN-21 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENS FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and power lines were downed across central and southeast portions of Wayne County.

Thunderstorm Wind in RIPLEY, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 19:45:00 to 18-JUN-21 19:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOOKOUT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in RIPLEY, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 19:45:00 to 18-JUN-21 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERSAILLES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were downed across the northern and eastern portions of Ripley County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEARBORN, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 20:12:00 to 18-JUN-21 20:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWRENCEBURG
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in DEARBORN, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 20:04:00 to 18-JUN-21 20:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMESTEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A business sustained roof damage.

Tornado in DEARBORN, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 20:01:00 to 18-JUN-21 20:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado likely began in a wooded area behind Longbranch Road, where downed trees were first noted. The most significant damage occurred at two residences on Longbranch Road. Nearly half of the metal roof of one residence was lifted and thrown in multiple directions, with insulation splattered on the residence and even onto parked vehicles. Trees on both properties were knocked down or blown over in multiple directions and the tree damage exhibited a very convergent pattern. The tornado is believed to have lifted in another wooded area to the southeast of Longbranch Road, as no other damage was seen on any roads to the southeast.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEARBORN, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 19:45:00 to 18-JUN-21 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEISBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Dearborn County.

Thunderstorm Wind in RIPLEY, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 19:47:00 to 18-JUN-21 19:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in RIPLEY, INDIANA
From 18-JUN-21 19:51:00 to 18-JUN-21 19:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOOKOUT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The first evidence of tornadic damage was observed along East Prattsburg Road, just east of State Route 129, where several trees were knocked down. Additional damage was noted further southeast along East Prattsburg Road, where several additional trees were downed and a carport was destroyed. Tree damage continued along East Prattsburg Road to where it intersected with Old Mill Road and E County Road 475 N. One residence on East Prattsburg Road also experienced minor damage to the home, with some gutters and shingles removed. In a wooded area to the south of East County Road 475 N, the tree damage was more extensive, with numerous hardwood trees snapped.
The tornado moved into the town of Milan and produced sporadic damage, mainly along Josephine Street, Ellsworth Street, and West Ellis Street, where a few large tree limbs were knocked down and siding was also removed from a one story home. Winds in the town of Milan were estimated to be 80 mph, or EF0 in nature.
The tornado then strengthened as it moved just southeast of downtown Milan. Along Woolery Street and Rose Street, the most significant damage from this tornado was observed. The tree damage was much more extensive, with numerous hardwood trees snapped or completely knocked down. Significant tree damage continued southeast onto a residence on North County Road 750 E, where a garage was also destroyed. Damage in this area was consistent with winds of up to 110 mph, or reaching EF1 intensity.
The tornado then weakened and dissipated, with the only remaining damage to the southeast of this area on East 200 N, where one tree was blown down onto a house.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, INDIANA
From 19-JUN-21 06:00:00 to 19-JUN-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLDENBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous reports of flash flooding were received from southern portions of Franklin County. Multiple road wash outs and erosions occurred along Barber Road, Bessler Road, Cane Mill Road, Cherry Hill Road, County Line Road, Creek Road, Elkhorn Road, Enochsburg Road, Gobles Creek Road, Monroe Road, Mountford Lane, Orchard Road, Pine Road, Pipe Creek Road, Possum Hollow Road, River Road, Russell Road, Shanks Road, Siemon Road, Sorber Road, St. Peters Road, Stockpile Road and Webb Road.