Central Indiana faced significant turmoil on the evening of May 16, as severe weather resulted in the confirmation of five tornadoes across various counties. The National Weather Service conducted damage surveys that highlighted the impacts in each affected area.
Greene County
- Rating: EF1
- Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph
- Path Length: Approximately 35.27 miles
- Path Width: Up to 350 yards
- Summary: The EF1 tornado touched down approximately five miles southwest of Linton. It caused severe damage to hardwood trees and blew in a barn door. Tragically, a large tree fell on a vehicle, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The tornado intensified while moving northeast, crossing Highway 54, where substantial damage was noted to multiple homes.
Monroe County
- Rating: EF2
- Estimated Peak Wind: 128 mph
- Path Length: Approximately 35.27 miles
- Path Width: Up to 250 yards
- Summary: The EF2 tornado touched down in west-central Monroe County, damaging trees and buildings. A horse barn lost its walls and roof, and a post office had its roof removed and thrown about 50 yards. The tornado intensified as it progressed, resulting in significant structural damage.
Sullivan County
- Rating: EF0
- Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph
- Path Length: 0.85 miles
- Path Width: 50 yards
- Summary: A weaker EF0 tornado crossed the Wabash River from Illinois, uprooting and knocking over trees near the town of York. Damage was consistent with a high-end EF0 classification, but there were no reported injuries or fatalities.
Putnam County
- Rating: EF0
- Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph
- Path Length: 0.43 miles
- Path Width: 20 yards
- Summary: A brief EF0 tornado touched down in far western Putnam County, causing several trees to be uprooted within a denser area of vegetation. The damage was classified as consistent with a higher-end EF0, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
