Scattered thunderstorms moved across northwest Indiana from the early morning of July 23rd through the afternoon producing wind damage and isolated large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, INDIANA
From 23-JUL-22 05:26:00 to 23-JUL-22 05:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROWN POINT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree limb was blown down in front of the historic courthouse in Crown Point.

Hail in JASPER, INDIANA
From 23-JUL-22 10:36:00 to 23-JUL-22 10:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLEGEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, INDIANA
From 23-JUL-22 06:00:00 to 23-JUL-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEATFIELD
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust to 67 mph was measured with a mobile anemometer at the intersection of State Road 10 and Route 49.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, INDIANA
From 23-JUL-22 06:00:00 to 23-JUL-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIR OAKS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several utility poles were snapped along Route 231.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, INDIANA
From 23-JUL-22 05:57:00 to 23-JUL-22 05:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEATFIELD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree and power line damage was reported across Wheatfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTER, INDIANA
From 23-JUL-22 04:05:00 to 23-JUL-22 04:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHESTERTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A photo shared on social media showed a large tree limb blown down on South Park Drive near Porter Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTER, INDIANA
From 23-JUL-22 04:06:00 to 23-JUL-22 04:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHESTERTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Large trees were blown down in the vicinity of South 2nd Street and Morgan Avenue, which brought down power lines and utility poles.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, INDIANA
From 23-JUL-22 06:11:00 to 23-JUL-22 06:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENSSELAER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Over 30 trees were uprooted at Weston Cemetery.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, INDIANA
From 23-JUL-22 06:11:00 to 23-JUL-22 06:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: (RZL) JASPER COUNTY AIRPORT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree fell and smashed an empty camper at the Jasper County Fairgrounds.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, INDIANA
From 23-JUL-22 06:10:00 to 23-JUL-22 06:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENSSELAER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread tree and power line damage was reported throughout Rensselaer with numerous large trees blown down.  Many trees were snapped several feet above ground.  At least one car was damaged by a fallen tree limb.  A 25 foot tall tree was uprooted at the courthouse.  Roofing material was blown off buildings in downtown.

Lightning in JASPER, INDIANA
From 23-JUL-22 13:06:00 to 23-JUL-22 13:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: (RZL) JASPER COUNTY AIRPORT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 10 year old girl was touching a metal fence that was in contact with a barn, when the barn was struck by lightning.  The current traveled through the fence and into her right arm.  She complained of pain and numbness in her right arm and was taken to a hospital and released later that afternoon.