Storms developed along a stalled frontal boundary on the evening of July 28th. These storms developed in clusters and were slow moving with heavy rain. They also produced sporadic wind damage across northwest Indiana. An EF0 tornado also occurred in Cass County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 01:42:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs down and shingles off the roof at Avalon at Northbrook Apartments.

Tornado in CASS, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 01:19:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The majority of the damage was to beans and corn extending from west of S CR 900 E to north of SR 218 to near the intersection of E CR 700 S and S CR 500 W. A small area of tree damage was found at a property on S CR 900 E in the path of the crop damage. The Grissom ARB recorded a 74 mph wind gust immediately after the dissipation of the tornado from RFD winds.

Heavy Rain in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 27-JUL-23 09:30:00 to 29-JUL-23 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMONTON LAKE
Reported by: Public

A 48 hour rainfall total of 6.25 inches.

Flood in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 07:00:00 to 29-JUL-23 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding at the Elkhart County Fair near Gate 1. From a photo on Facebook.

Heavy Rain in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 28-JUL-23 23:00:00 to 29-JUL-23 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERFORD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rain total of 3.98 inches from 12 AM to 7 AM CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind in JAY, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 02:31:00 to 29-JUL-23 02:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTLAND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Jay County Sheriffs Office reports that 100 S is closed between 100 E and 300 E due to power lines down accross the road. Time estimated via radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in JAY, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 02:30:00 to 29-JUL-23 02:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALAMONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree down onto unoccupied car. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 01:49:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAPLEWOOD PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees and power lines down near New Haven.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 00:30:00 to 29-JUL-23 00:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE OF THE WOODS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree down across road in Lake of the Woods. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in JAY, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 02:30:00 to 29-JUL-23 02:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALAMONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree down at 5773 E and 400 S in Salamonia.

Thunderstorm Wind in JAY, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 02:30:00 to 29-JUL-23 02:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree down at 350 W and 200 N in Portland.

Thunderstorm Wind in JAY, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 02:30:00 to 29-JUL-23 02:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTLAND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees down. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 01:49:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLOR ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Siding damage to a ched and numerous tree branches down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 01:46:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs down in the Saint Joe area. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 28-JUL-23 22:35:00 to 28-JUL-23 22:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERFORD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported numerous large trees down on West Calloway St.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 00:55:00 to 29-JUL-23 00:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHESTER ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 60 mph wind gust at the Rochester AWOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 01:45:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Many trees down or snapped. Part of barn roof torn off.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 01:36:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines down at US 33 and Carroll Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 01:36:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two trees down on Dupont and Fritz Roads. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 00:18:00 to 29-JUL-23 00:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CARLISLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines down in New Carlisle. Some trees fell onto homes. No injuries reported. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 00:30:00 to 29-JUL-23 00:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree down along North Michigan Street in Plymouth. Time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 00:42:00 to 29-JUL-23 00:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: MISHAWAKA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tree down bloacking roadway. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 00:46:00 to 29-JUL-23 00:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH LIBERTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reports several trees down in North Liberty.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 00:55:00 to 29-JUL-23 00:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH LIBERTY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Report of power lines down in North Liberty.

Hail in BLACKFORD, INDIANA
From 28-JUL-23 23:30:00 to 28-JUL-23 23:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: MATAMORAS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Photo shared on Facebook of slightly larger than quarter size hail.

Heavy Rain in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 28-JUL-23 22:00:00 to 29-JUL-23 02:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CARLISLE
Reported by: Public

Rain total of 5.20 inches since 11 PM EDT.

Heavy Rain in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 28-JUL-23 22:00:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAPLE LANE
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Rain total of 2.14 inches since 11 PM EDT.

Hail in NOBLE, INDIANA
From 28-JUL-23 21:35:00 to 28-JUL-23 21:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMMELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Picture shared on social media of several hailstones, possibly just over an inch in diameter.

Tornado in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 01:27:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCOLA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Ground and storm spotter assisted drone surveys revealed a tornado touched down just west of the Eel River Golf course in Whitley county and tracked rapidly east-southeast crossing US 33 in Allen county before dissipating in a corn field west of Chase Road. Trees were damaged on the golf course and along the Whitley/Allen county line (County Line Road) where newly placed metal power poles were pushed over slightly. This tornado intensified further as it reached the Hildebrand/Frazier intersection with numerous trees down and a home sustained minor roof and siding damage. The tornado continued through crop fields before downing a number of tree limbs, topping trees, and even snapping trees at ground-level at a residence. The home sustained damage from fallen trees and limbs. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 2.7 miles (around 0.6 miles in Whitley county and just over two miles in Allen County).

Hail in BLACKFORD, INDIANA
From 28-JUL-23 23:27:00 to 28-JUL-23 23:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTPELIER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several photos shared on Facebook of quarter size hail near the fairgrounds.

Hail in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 01:45:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORDIA GARDENS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 01:42:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees down in the parking lot of this store.

Heavy Rain in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 01:40:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLAND
Reported by: Public

Storm total rain of 3.19 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 01:05:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBEE
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Report of multiple trees down in subdivision.

Thunderstorm Wind in KOSCIUSKO, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 01:06:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MENTONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amatuer radio operator reports tree down in front of the residence at Maple Street. Highest measured gust of 47 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 01:12:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: TYNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tree down at Rose and exit 2B between Walkerton and La Paz.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 00:45:00 to 29-JUL-23 00:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMONTON LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to six inch diameter tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 00:45:00 to 29-JUL-23 00:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH LIBERTY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tree snapped in half on IN-23 in North Liberty at the intersection with Market Street. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKHART, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 00:48:00 to 29-JUL-23 00:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMONTON LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to six inch diameter tree limbs down in northern Elkhart.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 00:50:00 to 29-JUL-23 00:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHESTER ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and tree limb damage reported just east of Rochester in Twitter.

Tornado in WHITLEY, INDIANA
From 29-JUL-23 01:26:00 to 29-JUL-23 01:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLINS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Ground and storm spotter assisted drone surveys revealed a tornado touched down just west of the Eel River Golf course in Whitley county and tracked rapidly east-southeast crossing US 33 in Allen county before dissipating in a corn field west of Chase Road. Trees were damaged on the golf course and along the Whitley/Allen county line (County Line Road) where newly placed metal power poles were pushed over slightly. This tornado intensified further as it reached the Hildebrand/Frazier intersection with numerous trees down and a home sustained minor roof and siding damage. The tornado continued through crop fields before downing a number of tree limbs, topping trees, and even snapping trees at ground-level at a residence. The home sustained damage from fallen trees and limbs. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 2.7 miles (around 0.6 miles in Whitley county and just over two miles in Allen County).