EF0 Tornado — Lawrence, Indiana

2025-03-15 · near Avoca, Lawrence, Indiana

Event narrative

A short lived tornado began in a ravine about 0.4 of a mile east-northeast of the intersection of Indiana Routes 37 and 54. Tracking to the north-northeast, the majority of the damage was to the west of the southwest corner of Kentucky Hollow Road where a shed was completely destroyed along with significant damage to the residence's porch. The house saw some shingle damage with insulation blown on all 4 sides of the structure, while tornadic winds blew in the garage and partially blew out the cinder block foundation. The track ended on the west side of the Needmore community. Maximum winds estimated at 85 mph.

Wider weather episode

A potent low pressure system generated a line of strong to severe thunderstorms that moved across central Indiana. Storms ahead of the line also become severe. Widespread wind damage along with a few tornadoes occurred. Tens of thousands of people were without power.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1245390. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.