Overview
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A low pressure system brought thunderstorms to central Indiana during the evening of March 19. The storms brought an EF-2 tornado to Bartholomew County. Wind damage and large hail were also observed across parts of central Indiana. |
Tornadoes
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NOTE: times shown below are local to your device's time zone. |
The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:
| EF0 Weak 65-85 mph |
EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph |
EF2 Significant 111-135 mph |
EF3 Severe 136-165 mph |
EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph |
EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph |
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| Tornadoes that fail to impact any ratable structures on the EF-Scale are rated EF-Unknown (EF-U) | |||||
Radar
A radar loop of the event is available. Below are selected radar images.
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| Radar at 6:30 PM EDT | Radar at 7:30 PM EDT | Radar at 8:30 PM EDT | Radar at 9:30 PM EDT |
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| Reflectivity (Upper Left)/Storm Relative Velocity (Upper Right)/Correlation Coefficient (Lower Left)/Spectrum Width (Lower Right) at 8:53 PM EDT |
Storm Reports
Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
236 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0645 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 2 N North Terre Haute 39.56N 87.36W
03/19/2025 E70 MPH Vigo IN Cocorahs
Thunderstorm winds estimated 60-70 mph at
Terre Haute 6.5 N. Torrential rain and pea
hail.
0653 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 5 SSW Williamsport 40.22N 87.32W
03/19/2025 Fountain IN Public
Late report. Social media picture of tree on
house. Time estimated from radar.
0659 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 WNW North Terre Haute 39.55N 87.38W
03/19/2025 M64 MPH Vigo IN ASOS
Thunderstorm wind gust at KHUF Terre Haute
Regional Airport.
0711 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 3 WNW New Market 39.96N 86.97W
03/19/2025 E55 MPH Montgomery IN NWS Employee
Thunderstorm wind gust at CoCoRaHS station
IN-MY-20.
0715 PM Hail Knightsville 39.53N 87.09W
03/19/2025 M1.00 Inch Clay IN Amateur Radio
Additionally pea to nickel sized hail also
reported just north of Knightsville.
0718 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 W Crawfordsville 40.04N 86.91W
03/19/2025 Montgomery IN Trained Spotter
Multiple reports of thunderstorm winds
downing trees and or power poles in
Crawfordsville including minor roof damage
on Ladoga Road. Time estimated by radar.
0724 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 5 SW Bainbridge 39.71N 86.87W
03/19/2025 Putnam IN Emergency Mngr
Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 5
SW Bainbridge. Thunderstorm winds downed
roof and siding material off of barn across
US Highway 231 and Brick Chapel. Time
estimated by radar.
0725 PM Hail Greencastle 39.64N 86.84W
03/19/2025 M1.00 Inch Putnam IN Emergency Mngr
0728 PM Hail 1 W Greencastle 39.65N 86.87W
03/19/2025 M1.00 Inch Putnam IN Emergency Mngr
Reports of 1.00 inch hail from the northwest
side of Greencastle where it caused siding
damage to the east side of Greencastle as
reported by EMA to Greencastle 3.5 NE where
1.20 inch hail was reported. Time estimated
by radar.
0728 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 S Fontanet 39.54N 87.24W
03/19/2025 Vigo IN Public
0732 PM Flash Flood Crawfordsville 40.04N 86.90W
03/19/2025 Montgomery IN Public
0733 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Delphi 40.58N 86.67W
03/19/2025 Carroll IN Public
Thunderstorm winds reportedly downed dozens
of trees. Time estimated by radar.
0735 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 NNE Colfax 40.23N 86.65W
03/19/2025 Clinton IN Law Enforcement
Thunderstorm winds downed 9 poles on County
Road 750 West. Time estimated by radar.
0736 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Shoals 38.67N 86.79W
03/19/2025 Martin IN Public
Delayed report. Picture of trees down over
road. Relayed via social media with time
estimated from radar.
0737 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 4 NNE Colfax 40.25N 86.64W
03/19/2025 E65 MPH Clinton IN 911 Call Center
Thunderstorm winds blew over semi truck on
Interstate 65 between MM 156 and MM 157.
Time estimated by radar.
0741 PM Hail 1 N Jamestown 39.95N 86.63W
03/19/2025 E1.00 Inch Boone IN Public
Time estimated by radar.
0742 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SW Advance 39.98N 86.64W
03/19/2025 E70 MPH Boone IN Amateur Radio
Public reported thunderstorm winds estimated
to 65-70 mph with quarter sized hail at 400
West and 900 South.
0745 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 4 NNE Frankfort 40.34N 86.48W
03/19/2025 Clinton IN Public
Part of Barn Roof blown off; Fence Blown
down 1525 E County Road 350 N.
0748 PM Hail 3 SW Williams 38.77N 86.68W
03/19/2025 E2.00 Inch Martin IN CO-OP Observer
Delayed report. Hailed for about a minute.
Larger than ping pong ball but smaller than
tennis ball. Time estimated from radar.
0753 PM Hail Lebanon 40.05N 86.47W
03/19/2025 M2.00 Inch Boone IN Public
Time estimated by radar.
0804 PM Hail 1 ESE Bedford 38.86N 86.48W
03/19/2025 E1.00 Inch Lawrence IN Public
Time estimated by radar.
0810 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 E Kokomo 40.47N 86.12W
03/19/2025 Howard IN Emergency Mngr
Thunderstorm winds downed tree onto
residence at Ohio Street and Virginia
Street. Also tree on car at Park Street and
Blvd. Time estimated by radar.
0815 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 NW Franklin 39.51N 86.07W
03/19/2025 Johnson IN Public
Delayed report. Roof damage to skate rink.
Time estimated from radar.
0818 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 6 N Greentown 40.56N 85.98W
03/19/2025 Howard IN Fire Dept/Rescue
Thunderstorm winds downed 3 power poles
across roadway on Howard-Miami County Line.
Time estimated by radar.
0821 PM Hail 5 NNE Tunnelton 38.83N 86.39W
03/19/2025 E2.00 Inch Lawrence IN Public
Time estimated by radar.
0828 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Lebanon 40.05N 86.47W
03/19/2025 Boone IN Public
Delayed report. Power lines over road.
Relayed via social media. Time estimated
from radar.
0839 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 W Spurgeons Corner 39.07N 86.16W
03/19/2025 M61 MPH Brown IN Public
0841 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 4 NE Waymansville 39.10N 85.98W
03/19/2025 Bartholomew IN Public
Late report of thunderstorm wind damage at
3640 West 700 South which continued through
Rosstown where a barn roof was reportedly
blown off and a trailed blown over. Possible
tornado. Time estimated by radar.
0844 PM Tornado 4 NW Jonesville 39.11N 85.95W
03/19/2025 Bartholomew IN NWS Storm Survey
An EF-2 tornado with peak wind speeds of 112
mph and path width of 350 yards tracked for
13.55 miles through Bartholomew County
through 857PM causing damage to well-built
farm buildings along with widespread power
pole damage.
0849 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 SSW Orestes 40.26N 85.73W
03/19/2025 Madison IN Public
Delayed report. Tree down over County Road
1100N. Time estimated from radar.
0849 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 4 W Indian Heights 40.43N 86.19W
03/19/2025 Howard IN Emergency Mngr
Thunderstorm winds downed power lines at 300
South and 350 West. Time estimated by radar.
0856 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 4 WNW Hayden 39.00N 85.82W
03/19/2025 Jackson IN Public
Delayed report. Estimated 6 to 8 inch tree
limb snapped over road County Road 800N.
Time estimated from radar.
0859 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 E Newbern 39.24N 85.74W
03/19/2025 Bartholomew IN Public
Thunderstorm wind damage reported on Indiana
Route 9 south of Indiana Route 46 and on
Indiana Route 46 near Hartsville. Possible
tornado. Time estimated by radar.
0906 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 ENE Burney 39.32N 85.62W
03/19/2025 Decatur IN Emergency Mngr
Late report of some trees and power lines
down in Decatur County. Time estimated by
radar.
0911 PM Hail Scipio 39.08N 85.71W
03/19/2025 E1.00 Inch Jennings IN Public
HAM reported. Time estimated by radar.
0955 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 NNE Michigantown 40.33N 86.39W
03/19/2025 Clinton IN 911 Call Center
Delayed report. Poles and trees downed.
Relayed via 911 center. Time estimated from
radar.
Environment
Insert synoptic summary.
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| Figure 1: Surface Map at 8:00 PM EDT | Figure 2: CAPE and Surface Vorticity at 9 PM EDT | Figure 3: 0-3KM CAPE and Bulk Shear at 8 PM EDT |
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