National Weather ServiceIndianaTornado WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Tornado Warnings in Indiana
The National Weather Service issued 120 tornado warnings for Indiana in 2025 and 75 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 19th most of any state. 2026 through September: 177, 165% above the average of 67 for those months in 2008-2025. Monroe was covered most often (71 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does Indiana get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of Indiana. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 177 |
| 2025 | 120 |
| 2024 | 119 |
| 2023 | 77 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2019 | 94 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2017 | 77 |
| 2016 | 91 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2013 | 76 |
| 2012 | 70 |
| 2011 | 173 |
| 2010 | 116 |
| 2009 | 58 |
| 2008 | 85 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 71 | 24 | June 21, 2026 |
| Warrick | 71 | 30 | June 22, 2026 |
| Gibson | 69 | 37 | June 27, 2026 |
| Greene | 69 | 17 | June 18, 2026 |
| Bartholomew | 60 | 22 | June 22, 2026 |
| Harrison | 60 | 21 | June 22, 2026 |
| Spencer | 60 | 20 | June 22, 2026 |
| Montgomery | 57 | 11 | June 16, 2026 |
| Brown | 56 | 20 | June 21, 2026 |
| Jackson | 56 | 14 | June 18, 2026 |
| Posey | 56 | 26 | July 11, 2026 |
| Fountain | 55 | 14 | August 11, 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.
The latest tornado warnings for Indiana in AreaZine's record
NWS PaducahWarningAugust 12, 2026
Tornado Warning: Pike, IN
Expired 4:45 p.m. EDT, August 12, 2026
NWS WilmingtonWarningAugust 11, 2026
Tornado Warning: Dearborn, Franklin, Ripley and 2 more, IN and KY
Expired 3:30 p.m. EDT, August 11, 2026
NWS Northern IndianaWarningAugust 11, 2026
Tornado Warning: Jay, IN
Expired 8:45 a.m. EDT, August 11, 2026
NWS WilmingtonWarningAugust 1, 2026
Tornado Warning: Switzerland, Boone, Gallatin and 2 more, IN and KY
Expired 8:30 p.m. EDT, August 1, 2026
NWS IndianapolisWarningAugust 1, 2026
Tornado Warning: Morgan, IN
Expired 3:30 p.m. EDT, August 1, 2026
NWS Northern IndianaWarningJuly 27, 2026
Tornado Warning: La Porte, Marshall, St. Joseph and 1 more, IN
Expired 4:00 p.m. EDT, July 27, 2026
NWS LouisvilleWarningJune 21, 2026
Tornado Warning: Perry, Breckinridge and Hancock, IN and KY
Expired 12:30 a.m. CDT, June 22, 2026
NWS LouisvilleWarningJune 21, 2026
Tornado Warning: Harrison, Hardin and Meade, IN and KY
Expired 11:30 p.m. EDT, June 21, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Indiana.