National Weather ServiceIndianaSevere Thunderstorm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watches in Indiana
The National Weather Service issued 18 severe thunderstorm watches for Indiana in 2025 and 34 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 14th most of any state. 2026 through September: 60, 83% above the average of 33 for those months in 2008-2025. Cass was covered most often (159 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm watches does Indiana get?
Every severe thunderstorm watch that covered part of Indiana. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 60 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2012 | 62 |
| 2011 | 48 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2008 | 52 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Indiana get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Indiana?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass | 159 | 31 | August 12, 2026 |
| Jasper | 159 | 33 | August 13, 2026 |
| Newton | 159 | 34 | August 21, 2026 |
| Huntington | 157 | 31 | September 5, 2026 |
| Miami | 157 | 30 | August 12, 2026 |
| Wabash | 157 | 30 | August 12, 2026 |
| Fulton | 156 | 33 | August 12, 2026 |
| Whitley | 156 | 34 | September 5, 2026 |
| Kosciusko | 155 | 35 | August 12, 2026 |
| Allen | 154 | 35 | September 5, 2026 |
| Benton | 154 | 31 | August 13, 2026 |
| Wells | 154 | 32 | September 5, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a severe thunderstorm watch?
Severe thunderstorm watches come from the NWS Storm Prediction Center when storms with large hail or damaging winds are possible over a large area for several hours. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Indiana.