Lake storm history

Numerous large tree limbs were blown down just west of Cedar Lake including a few that fell onto houses. One large tree limb, approximately 20 inches in diameter and 70 feet tall fell onto a one story house on 141st Court. The tree caused significant structural damage to the hous…

Two northwest Indiana men drowned in Lake Michigan in the Miller Beach community of Gary, IN during the Gary Air Show. Five people were pulled from the water, two of whom died.

A man working on a billboard in the 4700 Block of 27th Avenue was struck by lightning and later died from his injuries.

A house at 1180 Jefferson Court was struck by lightning starting a fire which engulfed about 50 percent of the home. An adult and a 9-month-old child were home at the time of the fire. The adult was killed and the baby was in critical condition as it was transported to the hospit…

Several instances of flash flooding took place around Gary, Hammond, Whiting, and East Chicago. A sewer storage facility exceeded capacity and overflowed. Multiple basements were flooded in Hammond. Up to three feet of water was reported on Indianapolis Blvd in Whiting from 120th…

Heavy rain fell across parts of far northwest Lake County causing significant flooding and flash flooding. In Hammond, numerous streets were flooded with cars stranded in the flood waters. At least 500 houses experienced some amount of flooding including basement flooding. The ha…

Flash flooding or significant flooding was reported across most of Lake County, including street closures due to flooding, basement flooding and creek, stream and river flooding. Interstate 80/94 was closed due to flooding between Cline and Calumet Avenues. Parts of Interstate 65…

Record flooding occurred along the Little Calumet River and its tributaries in northwest Indiana. A record crest of 17.32 feet was set at Munster on the 14th. Record flooding also occurred along Hart Ditch. Nearly 190 patients were evacuated from the Munster Med-Inn. Major floodi…

St. Margaret Mercy Hospital in Dyer Indiana suffered significant flooding around noon on Friday, August 24th, about 20 hours after the heavy rains fell, when Hart Ditch overflowed it's banks. Sixty seven patients were evacuated from the healthcare center when it was apparent that…

Heavy rain fell across parts of northwest Lake County during the middle and late morning hours of September 13th, which caused major and significant flooding. Highland suffered some of the worse flooding with over 1,400 reports of flood damage and 14 homes condemned due to severe…

A field house under construction in Hobart was struck by lightning, then blown down by strong winds. The damaged steel frame was in ruins and will set the project back at least 6 months.

Flooding occurred across many areas in northern and central Lake County. In Crown Point, multiple areas were flooded due to clogged storm drains. Flooding was reported near 97th Street and Buchanan Street and South Street near Court Street. Near Hammond, a photo showed Broadmoor …

Recorded at Gary Airport.

The Little Calumet River at Munster rose to minor flood stage for about six hours on the night of the 18th, cresting at 12.35 feet.

A photo shared via social media showed floodwater up to one foot deep along 131st Pl in Whiting.

Storm total rainfall of 3.94 inches was measured by a private weather station.

Storm total rainfall of 2.68 inches was measured by a private weather station with most of the rain falling in one hour between 12:30 CST and 13:30 CST.

Localized street flooding was reported in Crown Point including a disabled car in high water in the 1200 block of Arrowhead Court.

The left lane of northbound Interstate 65 was flooded.

A photo showed an 8 inch diameter tree that was snapped.

A measured wind gust to 65 mph was reported.

Photos shared on social media showed one six inch and one four inch diameter tree limb down near East 108th St and Pike Rd in Winfield.

An observer in Crown Point reported 1.55 of rainfall in a 45 minute period.

Numerous traffic webcams showed reduced visibility along Interstate 65 throughout Lake County.

A 4 to 5 foot diameter maple tree was uprooted at Main Street and Franciscan Drive.

Photos showed a snapped tree in Merrillville.

A private weather station measured a wind gust to 66 mph.

Trees were blown down around 71st Avenue.

Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Hobart. A utility pole with a transformer was blown down at 2nd Street and Main Street.

A large tree was uprooted and fell onto a house and a pickup truck in the 1100 block of Garfield Street.