Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Indiana, April 27 to 28, 2026

Name: Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Indiana, April 27 to 28, 2026
Start: 2026-04-27T13:10
End: 2026-04-28T00:15
Location: Indiana

April 27 to 28, 2026 · NWS IND · 53 events in 25 counties and zones

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $1.1 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 53

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS IND wrote it up.

On April 27, 2026, an upper-level shortwave trough and an associated deepening surface low-pressure system tracked across the Midwest. South of the low's path, a sufficiently unstable warm sector surged into central Indiana, characterized by rich boundary-layer moisture and strong low and deep layer wind shear. This setup supported multiple rounds of severe convection resulting in numerous damaging wind gusts or large hail reports. Three tornadoes also occurred between Jackson and Morgan Counties, along with flash flooding in Knox and Marion Counties.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Indianapolis, IN wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 27, 12:58 PM EST, 12 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected today, severe weather is possible this afternoon into tonight.
Isolated Showers and thunderstorms possible on Tuesday, mainly across southern Indiana.
Cooler temperatures expected Wednesday through Sunday.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 27, 12:58 PM EST, 12 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
158 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected today, severe weather is
  possible this afternoon into tonight.

- Isolated Showers and thunderstorms possible on Tuesday, mainly
  across southern Indiana.

- Cooler temperatures expected Wednesday through Sunday.

&&

.DISCUSSION (This evening through Monday)...
Issued at 158 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

Surface analysis late early this morning shows deepening low
pressure over IA and MN, with a cold front extending south across IA
to Central MO and NE OK. An area of strong convection had developed
within the warm sector, over IL and was pushing east toward Indiana.
Cloud tops continue to show steady state or slightly cooling tops.
However the strongest echos were now pushing into a more stable area
of air as showers have been falling in the Wabash Valley. Expected
progression of the storms will be to the east, but conditions across
Indiana were less favorable for convection. A better area for storms
was found across southern Central Indiana with more access to
instability there. Aloft, water vapor shows a moderate short wave
over the Dakotas with a southwest flow of air ahead of this wave
spreading across Illinois and Indiana amid weak diffluence aloft.

Tonight...

SEVERE WEATHER THREAT REMAINS TONIGHT.

Models show the upper wave progressing across the region, continuing
to spread forcing dynamics across Indiana through the evening,
Caveats have come into play. Namely, the cloud cover across Central
Indiana from convection upstream have not allowed for peak heating.
CAPE across the area remains limited this afternoon and the
convection is expected to spread across Indiana in a decaying state
late this afternoon. This will further diminish our severe weather
threat. Later this evening, HRRR suggests more development over
southern Illinois, pushing east into SW central Indiana. Confidence
is higher for these storms to be strong to severe, perhaps impacting
Vincennes, Sullivan, Linton, Washington and Shoals. Damaging
straight line winds will continue to be the main threat, again an
isolated QLCS tornado.

After a rainy evening, upper forcing is shown to end toward 05Z.
Forecast soundings show drying and subsidence as the upper trough
axis exits to the northeast. Lower level cloud cover should remain
through the night, as lower level moisture remains trapped
underneath an inversion.

Thus overall, high confidence for rain and storms this evening, with
best chances across the southern and southwest parts of the forecast
area. This will be followed by cloudy skies tonight. Little overall
change in the air mass will result in lows only in the upper 50s as
dew points are expected to remain in the 50s.

Tuesday...

Dry weather is expected on Tuesday as the upper flow is
nearly zonal, with little in the way of forcing dynamics passing
across Indiana. Forecast soundings continue to show a dry column
with subsidence ongoing with the departure of the previous wave. At
the surface, high pressure over the northern plains will continue to
spill southeast toward Indiana. Thus after morning clouds, some
afternoon sunshine should become available. Highs will reach the
upper 60s to around 70.

Tuesday Night and Wednesday...

Showers and Thunderstorms will be expected during this time,
particularly on late Tuesday Night into Wednesday. Models show
another subtle short wave within the broader cyclonic flow aloft
pushing across our region on late Tuesday night into Wednesday. A
weak area of surface low pressure is expected to ride this wave,
pushing across KY, and placing Indiana on the NW side of the low.
Forecast soundings show the arrival of deep saturation late Tuesday
Night into Wednesday with pwats as high as 1.7 inches. Thus
confidence is high for another round of rain showers on at this
time. Rain showers will exit by Wednesday afternoon as the upper
forcing and surface low departs. northerly surface winds in the wake
of the this system will allow for cooler temperatures on Wednesday,
with highs only in the lower to middle 60s.

Thursday Through Monday...

Indiana/s weather during this period will be controlled mainly by a
strong area of upper level low pressure over Ontario and Quebec.
This feature is suggested to rotate waves within this flow across
Indiana, mainly on Friday and again on Monday. The upper flow during
this time will be mainly a northwest fetch spilling toward Indiana
from Central Canada, providing mainly dry and cool air, due to the
low to the northwest. It is only when the weak waves pass that
enough forcing will be present to result in shower or storm chances.

Through this period within the lower levels surface high pressure
looks to be anchored over the plains states, keeping mainly westerly
or northwesterly flow in place across Indiana. Models suggest a
poorly organized cold front to pass on Friday, but this system lacks
access to deeper gulf moisture. A weak area of low pressure is
suggested to pass across Indiana on Monday, again associated with
the upper level feature.

Thus will try to contain pop chances to just Friday and Monday, with
mainly dry and cool weather expected on Thursday, Saturday and
Sunday.

As no intrusions of arctic or tropical air are expected, look for
temperatures to be near or below typical seasonal lows.

&&

.AVIATION (18Z TAF Issuance)...
Issued at 140 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

Impacts:

- S-SE wind gusts 20 to 30 kt with higher gusts in TSRA
- Scattered to numerous thunderstorms through 04Z
- LLWS around 45kt Monday evening/night
- MVFR ceilings Monday evening into early Tuesday

Discussion:

Scattered showers have already developed across western Indiana. A
line of thunderstorms over IL will shift eastward across all but
KLAF this afternoon. IFR vis is expected with this convection along
with a wind shift to the W-NW and gusts from 35-45 kts, lasting less
than 1 hr at all the terminals. In the wake of this line, rain
showers with embedded TS is expected for several hours, before
another round of TSRA moves into the region after 23Z. This second
round of TS activity is expected to end between 03-05Z from west to
east as the cold front pushes eastward with an associated surface
wind shift to the west. MVFR ceilings will linger until Tuesday
morning behind the front.

&&

.IND WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

AVIATION...Crosbie
DISCUSSION...Puma

Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 27, 2:52 AM EST, 10 hours 18 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
352 AM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-280800-
Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone-
Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-
Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-
Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess-
Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
352 AM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into tonight. The
main threat will be damaging straight line winds, although isolated
tornadoes will also be possible. Flooding is also possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

More Thunderstorms are possible again on Tuesday, mainly across
southern Central Indiana.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to monitor forecast trends this afternoon.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 27, 12:23 PM EST, 47 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
123 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

INZ028-035-043-044-271815-
Fountain IN-Parke IN-Warren IN-Vermillion IN-
123 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Fountain,
northwestern Parke, northwestern Warren and Vermillion Counties
through 215 PM EDT...

At 123 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Vermilion Regional Airport to near Paris.
Movement was northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Clinton, Covington, Veedersburg, Williamsport, Newport, Attica,
Fairview Park, Cayuga, Montezuma, West Lebanon, Dana, Kingman,
Perrysville, Mecca, State Line City, Blanford, Lodi, Pence, Foster,
and Yeddo.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 1 and 17.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
west central Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 4036 8753 4041 8712 3969 8733 3963 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 1723Z 238DEG 27KT 4026 8757 3963 8778

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special weather statement, Apr 27, 12:28 PM EST, 42 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
128 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

INZ067-068-271800-
Daviess IN-Knox IN-
128 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Knox and
Daviess Counties through 200 PM EDT...

At 128 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
St. Francisville, or 9 miles south of Vincennes, moving east at 60
mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Vincennes, Washington, Monroe City, Wheatland, Montgomery, Decker,
Cannelburg, Alfordsville, West Boggs Lake, and Glendale Fishery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
southwestern Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3845 8762 3855 8766 3859 8761 3863 8762
      3883 8691 3849 8695 3851 8700 3850 8706
      3854 8711 3852 8715 3855 8720 3851 8730
      3854 8735 3851 8737 3854 8743 3850 8749
      3852 8755 3849 8754 3850 8758 3845 8761
TIME...MOT...LOC 1728Z 250DEG 52KT 3854 8756

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Local storm report, Apr 27, 12:56 PM EST, 14 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
156 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0141 PM     Hail             Decker                  38.52N 87.52W
04/27/2026  E0.25 Inch       Knox               IN   Amateur Radio

&&

Crosbie

Special weather statement, Apr 27, 1:01 PM EST, 9 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
201 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

INZ043>045-051-052-271845-
Clay IN-Putnam IN-Parke IN-Vermillion IN-Vigo IN-
201 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Vigo, Clay, southern
Parke, southeastern Vermillion and southern Putnam Counties through
245 PM EDT...

At 201 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Clinton to near Marshall. Movement was east at
45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Terre Haute, Greencastle, Brazil, Clinton, West Terre Haute, Fairview
Park, Prairieton, Prairie Creek, Seelyville, Knightsville, Clay City,
Rosedale, Harmony, Staunton, Fillmore, Carbon, Universal, Center
Point, Riley, and Bridgeton.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 1 and 36.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
southwestern and west central Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3931 8760 3934 8758 3934 8756 3935 8754
      3935 8753 3958 8753 3971 8740 3974 8669
      3947 8693 3947 8694 3946 8694 3923 8715
      3924 8724 3926 8725 3926 8760 3928 8761
      3930 8760 3931 8762
TIME...MOT...LOC 1801Z 267DEG 41KT 3966 8738 3936 8769

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special weather statement, Apr 27, 1:03 PM EST, 7 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
203 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

INZ030-035-036-044-045-271830-
Clinton IN-Montgomery IN-Putnam IN-Fountain IN-Parke IN-
203 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern
Fountain, southwestern Clinton, central Parke, Montgomery and
northern Putnam Counties through 230 PM EDT...

At 203 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Williamsport to near Veedersburg to near
Rockville. Movement was east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Crawfordsville, Rockville, Ladoga, Waynetown, Roachdale, Darlington,
Linden, Bainbridge, Colfax, New Market, Hillsboro, Waveland,
Russellville, New Ross, Bloomingdale, Mecca, New Richmond, Marshall,
Wingate, and Newtown.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 18 and 46.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
central and west central Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 4023 8717 4023 8709 4021 8709 4021 8662
      4018 8662 4018 8670 3974 8669 3972 8733
TIME...MOT...LOC 1803Z 273DEG 40KT 4033 8724 4011 8717 3972 8730

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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The radar

The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 66 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:10 UTC.

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Event by event

36 thunderstorm wind, 12 hail, 3 tornado, 2 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Daviess

When: April 27, 1:10 PM EST
Where: Daviess County, 0.69 mi S of Washington
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.660, -87.170

Hail, Daviess

When: April 27, 1:28 PM EST
Where: Daviess County, 0.69 mi N of Elnora
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.880, -87.080

Thunderstorm Wind, Sullivan

When: April 27, 1:44 PM EST
Where: Sullivan County, Shelburn
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.180, -87.400

Several large tree limbs downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Hail, Martin

When: April 27, 1:55 PM EST
Where: Martin County, Indian Sprs
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.800, -86.750

Hail, Lawrence

When: April 27, 2:01 PM EST
Where: Lawrence County, 0.88 mi SW of Silverville
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.840, -86.660

Hail, Owen

When: April 27, 2:16 PM EST
Where: Owen County, 0.69 mi N of Patricksburg
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.310, -86.970

Thunderstorm Wind, Greene

When: April 27, 2:31 PM EST
Where: Greene County, 0.54 mi W of Bloomfield
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.030, -86.940

Powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When: April 27, 2:43 PM EST
Where: Monroe County, (Bmg)mnroe Co Arpt B
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 39.150, -86.620

KBMG measured a 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Hail, Monroe

When: April 27, 2:44 PM EST
Where: Monroe County, 1.75 mi SE of Kirby
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.110, -86.580

Hail, Monroe

When: April 27, 2:47 PM EST
Where: Monroe County, 0.54 mi W of Bloomington
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.170, -86.530

Hail, Monroe

When: April 27, 2:48 PM EST
Where: Monroe County, 1.61 mi W of Bloomington
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.170, -86.550

Hail, Monroe

When: April 27, 2:54 PM EST
Where: Monroe County, 0.69 mi S of Clear Creek
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.110, -86.530

Thunderstorm Wind, Daviess

When: April 27, 2:57 PM EST
Where: Daviess County, 4.18 mi N of Farlen
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.890, -86.920

A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the public.

Hail, Monroe

When: April 27, 3:02 PM EST
Where: Monroe County, 1.48 mi SSE of Bloomington
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.150, -86.510

Hail, Martin

When: April 27, 3:28 PM EST
Where: Martin County, 0.63 mi W of Bramble
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.780, -86.912

Thunderstorm Wind, Knox

When: April 27, 3:43 PM EST
Where: Knox County, 3.81 mi NNE of Vincennes
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.730, -87.490

Tree downed over roadway by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knox

When: April 27, 3:43 PM EST
Where: Knox County, 3.31 mi WSW of Bruceville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 38.740, -87.480

Tree downed at the Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Tornado, Jackson

When: April 27, 3:44 PM EST to 3:49 PM EST
Where: Jackson County, 2.12 mi SW of Bobtown to 1.28 mi ENE of Bobtown
Rating: EF1
Path length: 3.71 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Property damage: $300,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 39.000, -85.980

An EF-1 Tornado with a path length of 3.71 miles and path width of 100 yards moved through this area. The estimated peak winds were 105 mph with damage including snapped trees and two barns destroyed. The tornado touched down just east of Co Road 300E where multiple trees were snapped about 15 to 20 ft above ground. The tornado then moved northeast and caused substantial damage to barns and to at least one home across a three to four mile path before lifting near Co Road 600E to the north of County Road 1000N. The tornado may not have been on the ground continuously for the whole track.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: April 27, 3:52 PM EST
Where: Jackson County, 0.54 mi E of Cortland
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 38.970, -85.960

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed 30 power poles and damaged house roofs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: April 27, 4:04 PM EST
Where: Jackson County, 1.07 mi E of Rockford
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.980, -85.880

A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the public.

Flash Flood, Knox

When: April 27, 4:52 PM EST to 8:52 PM EST
Where: Knox County, 1.99 mi N of Vincennes to 0.55 mi SW of Vincennes
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.709, -87.516

Several roads closed or flooded across the city of Vincennes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Parke

When: April 27, 7:15 PM EST
Where: Parke County, 0.87 mi SW of Bellmore
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 39.760, -87.110

A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When: April 27, 7:40 PM EST
Where: Montgomery County, 3.45 mi S of New Ross
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 39.920, -86.720

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees and powerlines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Vermillion

When: April 27, 8:10 PM EST
Where: Vermillion County, 2.53 mi ENE of Rileysburg
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 40.120, -87.490

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree onto a road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tippecanoe

When: April 27, 8:27 PM EST
Where: Tippecanoe County, 1.38 mi S of (Laf)purdue Univ Laf
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 40.400, -86.930

Thunderstorm wind gusts snapped and uprooted multiple trees. Multiple power lines were also downed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tippecanoe

When: April 27, 8:27 PM EST
Where: Tippecanoe County, 0.69 mi S of (Laf)purdue Univ Laf
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 40.410, -86.930

KLAF ASOS measured a 52 kt or 60 mph wind gust.

Hail, Montgomery

When: April 27, 8:38 PM EST
Where: Montgomery County, 2.22 mi WSW of Kirkpatrick
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 40.190, -86.860

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated around 50 to 55 mph were also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind, Boone

When: April 27, 8:57 PM EST
Where: Boone County, 2.81 mi N of Thorntown
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 40.170, -86.610

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a 20 to 24 inch live tree limb.

Thunderstorm Wind, Boone

When: April 27, 8:57 PM EST
Where: Boone County, 1.74 mi NE of Thorntown
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 40.150, -86.580

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed an 18 to 20 inch healthy tree limb.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clinton

When: April 27, 9:00 PM EST
Where: Clinton County, 1.26 mi ENE of Clinton Co Arpt
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 40.280, -86.550

A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clinton

When: April 27, 9:03 PM EST
Where: Clinton County, 2.81 mi N of Michigantown
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 40.370, -86.390

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed an 18 inch tree.

Thunderstorm Wind, Vermillion

When: April 27, 9:04 PM EST
Where: Vermillion County, 1.27 mi ESE of Klondyke
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 39.660, -87.430

Thunderstorm wind gusts between 60 to 70 mph were estimated at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind, Vigo

When: April 27, 9:10 PM EST
Where: Vigo County, 0.53 mi E of Huf Sky King Arpt
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.550, -87.370

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to be around 60 to 70 mph by the public.

Thunderstorm Wind, Tipton

When: April 27, 9:24 PM EST
Where: Tipton County, 1.74 mi NE of Goldsmith
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 40.300, -86.130

Thunderstorm wind gusts flipped a semi-truck on US 31.

Thunderstorm Wind, Howard

When: April 27, 9:24 PM EST
Where: Howard County, 2.1 mi W of Guy
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 40.430, -86.010

Thunderstorm wind gusts up to 70 mph estimated by the public.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: April 27, 9:43 PM EST
Where: Marion County, 1.38 mi N of Castleton
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 39.920, -86.050

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed multiple trees.

Tornado, Morgan

When: April 27, 9:50 PM EST to 9:54 PM EST
Where: Morgan County, 1.15 mi NE of Mooresville Arpt to 1.31 mi N of Five Pts
Rating: EF1
Path length: 2.73 mi
Path width: 150 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 39.593, -86.367

This second tornado of the episode, was the first tornado in northeastern Morgan County, an EF-1 which tracked to the east-northeast for almost three miles, from a neighborhood on the south-southeast side of Mooresville, to a point about 3 miles east-southeast of the center of the town. Touching down in the White Lick Creek floodplain, the spin-up snapped or uprooted hardwood and softwood trees in the neighborhood west of Rooker Road from Wilson Drive to Daniel Street, as well as east of Indiana Route 144 when the tornado tracked along, and then to the north of Neitzel Road. Peak winds were 105 mph.

Tornado, Morgan

When: April 27, 9:54 PM EST to 9:55 PM EST
Where: Morgan County, 0.57 mi NNE of Five Pts to 1.2 mi NE of Five Pts
Rating: EF0
Path length: 0.84 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 39.588, -86.317

This second tornado in northeastern Morgan County was an EF-0 that began as the first Morgan County tornado ended, at 2154 EST. This EF-0 spin-up tracked for almost a mile to the east-northeast through the Five Points area, from 115 yards south-southwest of the intersection of North Kitchen Road and East Sping Lake Road, to the northern end of Ruth Lane. Tracking nearly-parallel to, while slowly crossing, East Spring Lake Road, the tornado snapped or uprooted several large healthy hardwood and softwood trees, with ground spallter being found on several homes and barns. Peak winds were 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Morgan

When: April 27, 9:55 PM EST
Where: Morgan County, 0.87 mi SE of Martinsville
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.420, -86.420

A 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the public.

Thunderstorm Wind, Johnson

When: April 27, 9:59 PM EST
Where: Johnson County, 1.38 mi N of Kinder
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 39.570, -86.200

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a three inch tree limb.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: April 27, 10:02 PM EST
Where: Marion County, 1.74 mi WSW of New Bethel
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 39.690, -86.050

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed an 18 inch diameter tree.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knox

When: April 27, 10:10 PM EST
Where: Knox County, 0.54 mi E of Vincennes
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.680, -87.510

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed two trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Knox

When: April 27, 10:17 PM EST
Where: Knox County, 0.88 mi NE of Bruceville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.760, -87.410

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree onto a road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When: April 27, 10:17 PM EST
Where: Monroe County, 3.5 mi N of Elwren
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 39.170, -86.680

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree onto a home which allowed rain water to flood basement.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shelby

When: April 27, 10:18 PM EST
Where: Shelby County, 0.53 mi W of Fairland
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 39.580, -85.880

Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked over irrigation leg and also caused damage to trees and powerlines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Shelby

When: April 27, 10:30 PM EST
Where: Shelby County, Shelbyville Muni Arp
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 39.580, -85.800

Shelbyville ASOS KGEZ measured a 59 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence

When: April 27, 10:35 PM EST
Where: Lawrence County, 1.75 mi NE of Fayetteville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 38.890, -86.560

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed dozens of trees across Lawrence County. One tree was downed onto powerlines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Delaware

When: April 27, 10:35 PM EST
Where: Delaware County, 1.58 mi W of Country Terrace
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 40.180, -85.310

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind, Brown

When: April 27, 10:45 PM EST
Where: Brown County, 1.28 mi WNW of Christiansburg
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.090, -86.190

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed multiple trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bartholomew

When: April 27, 11:00 PM EST
Where: Bartholomew County, 1.75 mi ENE of Ogilville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 39.140, -85.990

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree onto a camper. Additional sporadic damage reported in the western and southern portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bartholomew

When: April 27, 11:01 PM EST
Where: Bartholomew County, 1.61 mi E of Ogilville
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 39.130, -85.990

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a 15 inch diameter tree.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson

When: April 27, 11:05 PM EST
Where: Jackson County, 0.54 mi E of Freeman Arpt
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.920, -85.910

KSER AWOS measured a 63 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Flash Flood, Marion

When: April 27, 11:45 PM EST to April 28, 12:15 AM EST
Where: Marion County, 0.87 mi W of Ind Shank Arpt to 0.59 mi WSW of Speedway
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 39.828, -86.266

Underpass flooded due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1330635, 1330636, 1330637, 1330638, 1330639, 1330640, 1330641, 1330642, 1330643, 1330644, 1330645, 1330646, 1330647, 1330648, 1330649, 1330650, 1330781, 1332011, 1330651, 1330652, 1334957, 1330783, 1330785, 1330786, 1330824, 1330825, 1330826, 1330827, 1330828, 1330829, 1330832, 1330831, 1330833, 1330840, 1330841, 1330842, 1333634, 1333633, 1330853, 1334977, and more.