Tornado Warning issued for Washington County, Indiana
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on July 30, 2026, 3 weeks 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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A Tornado Warning is in effect for central Washington County in south central Indiana until 9:45 PM EDT on June 21.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Indiana
- Issued
- July 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Louisville KY
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Central Indiana.
Alert Details
Tornado Warning issued by NWS Louisville KY. Effective from 2026-06-21T20:55:00-04:00 until 2026-06-21T21:45:00-04:00. Alert level: Extreme. Certainty: Observed. Urgency: Immediate. Tornado detection: RADAR INDICATED. Max hail size: Up to .75 inches.
Affected Areas
Central Washington County in south central Indiana. Locations impacted include Salem, Saltillo, Campbellsburg, Smedley, Claysville, South Boston, Hitchcock, Prowsville, New Liberty, Harristown, and New Philadelphia. The storm was located 10 miles west of Salem at issuance, moving east at 35 mph.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado. Hazard: Tornado. Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
Timeline
Alert effective 2026-06-21T20:55:00-04:00. Expires and ends 2026-06-21T21:45:00-04:00.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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