EF2 tornado in Lake County, Indiana

A tornado with estimated peak winds of 120 mph touched down just west of Hendricks Street and move through central Merrillville. The tornado quickly widened with numerous homes sustaining significant damage along W 64rd Avenue, 61st Place, 61st Avenue, and Grand Place, including removal of walls and roofing structures. Extensive tree damage also occurred. The tornado continued moving east along W 61st Avenue damaging houses with some garages destroyed. The tornado was likely at peak intensity as it moved near the Harrison Middle School, where the gymnasium roof was damaged. Numerous houses were damaged near Andrean High School, which suffered significant roof damage. Significant tree damage continued as the tornado crossed Interstate 65. A semi-truck was overturned just west of the interstate and the driver suffered minor injuries. Tree damage continued north of Lake George and the tornado ended near W 3rd Street and Ash Street. At least 200 buildings and houses were damaged with over 60 houses suffering major damage.

Severe thunderstorms moved across northwest Indiana during the afternoon and evening of June 11th producing wind damage, localized flooding and several tornadoes.