National Weather ServiceIndianaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in Indiana
The National Weather Service issued 51 wind advisories for Indiana in 2025 and 43 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 21st most of any state. 2026 through September: 32, 14% above the average of 28 for those months in 2008-2025. Lake was covered most often (135 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does Indiana get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of Indiana. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 32 |
| 2025 | 51 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2019 | 57 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2008 | 69 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake | 135 | 28 | April 27, 2026 |
| Floyd | 133 | 33 | March 15, 2026 |
| Harrison | 133 | 33 | March 15, 2026 |
| Clark | 132 | 33 | March 15, 2026 |
| Jefferson | 129 | 33 | March 15, 2026 |
| Porter | 127 | 27 | April 27, 2026 |
| Scott | 127 | 32 | March 15, 2026 |
| Newton | 126 | 27 | April 2, 2026 |
| Perry | 126 | 31 | March 15, 2026 |
| Benton | 124 | 27 | April 2, 2026 |
| Crawford | 124 | 31 | March 15, 2026 |
| Dubois | 123 | 32 | March 15, 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 wind advisory?
A wind advisory means winds strong enough to blow loose objects around and make driving difficult, below high wind warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Indiana.