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Winter Storm Warnings in Indiana
The National Weather Service issued 18 winter storm warnings for Indiana in 2025 and 16 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 28th most of any state. 2026 through September: 9, 26% below the average of 12 for those months in 2008-2025. Porter was covered most often (48 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Indiana get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Indiana. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 9 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2008 | 35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter | 48 | 8 | January 31, 2026 |
| La Porte | 46 | 0 | February 17, 2022 |
| Lake | 46 | 5 | January 31, 2026 |
| Elkhart | 45 | 4 | November 29, 2025 |
| Franklin | 44 | 6 | January 24, 2026 |
| St. Joseph | 42 | 0 | February 17, 2022 |
| Starke | 42 | 5 | January 14, 2026 |
| Dearborn | 41 | 5 | January 24, 2026 |
| Ripley | 41 | 5 | January 24, 2026 |
| Marshall | 40 | 5 | January 14, 2026 |
| Jefferson | 39 | 4 | January 24, 2026 |
| Ohio | 38 | 4 | January 24, 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 winter storm warning?
A winter storm warning means significant snow, sleet or freezing rain is expected that will make travel very difficult or impossible. Each office sets the amounts for its area. 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.