The Brief Widespread damage: Fallen trees are blocking streets across Munster and northwest Indiana, but many homes escaped serious damage and injuries. Storm damage is widespread across Munster and other parts of northwest Indiana after severe weather swept through on Tuesday. As of Tuesday night, power is still out across much of northwest Indiana. Residents across northwest Indiana face days of hard work clearing fallen trees and potentially an even longer wait for power to be restored. What's next:Still, amid the widespread damage and disruption, many residents say they feel fortunate.