Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Elkhart and Kosciusko Counties in Indiana
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Elkhart and northern Kosciusko counties until 2:00 AM EDT, citing 60 mph winds and nickel-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Indiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Northern Indiana
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Central Indiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Alert Code: SVRIWX) for portions of north central Indiana. This alert is based on radar-indicated observations of a severe weather system moving through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers:
- Southern Elkhart County
- Northern Kosciusko County
Impacted locations include Nappanee, Syracuse, Milford, North Webster, New Paris, Locke, Leesburg, Oswego, James Lake, Hastings, Irish Lake, Sechrist Lake, Lake Wawasee, Clunette, Gravelton, Dewart Lake, Oakwood Park, and Tippecanoe Lake.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents are also warned that torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, which may lead to flash flooding. Do not attempt to drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
At 1:36 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Syracuse, moving east at 55 mph. The primary hazards associated with this storm include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph.
- Hail: Nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches).
- Rain: Torrential rainfall capable of causing flash flooding.
Expected impacts include potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 1:37 AM EDT until 2:00 AM EDT on March 11. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for north central Indiana until 2:00 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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