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Tornado Warning 47, NWS Indianapolis, IN
NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this tornado warning at Jun 17, 2026, 9:52 PM EDT for Monroe County, Morgan County, Owen County, Indiana. It was in force for 38 min. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 17, 2026, 9:52 PM EDT (01:52 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 17, 2026, 10:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 38 min
- Issued by
- NWS Indianapolis, IN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Monroe County, IN, Morgan County, IN, Owen County, IN
The radar
The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 9:54 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 7 Sse Paragon, IN | Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from 7 SSE Paragon. Reports of damage to vehicles on I-69 near Hindustan. |
| Jun 17, 9:54 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 7 Sse Paragon, IN | Reports of damage to vehicles on I-69 near Hindustan. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 5:37 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 1.9 hours before the alert went out and 191 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 611 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -58 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 895 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 70 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 109 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 166 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.6
- Supercell composite
- 3.5
The text
As transmitted.
264
WFUS53 KIND 180152
TORIND
INC105-109-119-180230-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.W.0047.260618T0152Z-260618T0230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
952 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Monroe County in south central Indiana...
Southwestern Morgan County in central Indiana...
East central Owen County in west central Indiana...
* Until 1030 PM EDT.
* At 952 PM EDT, a tornado producing storm was located 10 miles
southwest of Martinsville, or 10 miles north of Bloomington, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Gosport, Paragon, and Stinesville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3931 8675 3940 8671 3941 8645 3924 8648
TIME...MOT...LOC 0152Z 281DEG 40KT 3932 8657
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Puma3 follow-up statements
247
WFUS53 KIND 180155 CCA
TORIND
INC105-109-119-180230-
/O.COR.KIND.TO.W.0047.260618T0152Z-260618T0230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
955 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Monroe County in south central Indiana...
Southwestern Morgan County in central Indiana...
East central Owen County in west central Indiana...
* Until 1030 PM EDT.
* At 955 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located 8 miles northeast of Spencer, or 13 miles northwest of
Bloomington, moving east at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.
* Locations impacted include...
Gosport, Paragon, and Stinesville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3931 8675 3940 8671 3941 8645 3924 8648
TIME...MOT...LOC 0155Z 279DEG 40KT 3932 8657
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Puma092
WWUS53 KIND 180219
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1019 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
INC119-180229-
/O.CAN.KIND.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260618T0230Z/
Owen IN-
1019 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL OWEN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for south central
and central Indiana.
LAT...LON 3929 8663 3938 8663 3937 8646 3924 8648
TIME...MOT...LOC 0219Z 279DEG 40KT 3928 8623
$$
INC105-109-180230-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260618T0230Z/
Monroe IN-Morgan IN-
1019 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN MONROE AND SOUTHWESTERN MORGAN COUNTIES...
At 1019 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Nashville, or 17 miles west of Columbus, moving east
at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Monroe and southwestern Morgan Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3929 8663 3938 8663 3937 8646 3924 8648
TIME...MOT...LOC 0219Z 279DEG 40KT 3928 8623
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Puma273 WWUS53 KIND 180229 SVSIND Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 1029 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 INC105-109-180239- /O.EXP.KIND.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260618T0230Z/ Monroe IN-Morgan IN- 1029 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN MONROE AND SOUTHWESTERN MORGAN COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1030 PM EDT... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for south central and central Indiana. LAT...LON 3929 8663 3938 8663 3937 8646 3924 8648 TIME...MOT...LOC 0229Z 279DEG 40KT 3927 8616 $$ Puma
The office that day
Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 8:15 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Clay, Parke, Putnam, Vigo | 30 min |
| Jun 17, 8:28 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Clay, Vigo | 47 min |
| Jun 17, 8:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Hendricks, Morgan, Putnam | 47 min |
| Jun 17, 9:09 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Clay, Owen, Vigo | 51 min |
| Jun 17, 9:15 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Clay, Greene, Sullivan, Vigo | 45 min |
| Jun 17, 9:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, Shelby | 36 min |
| Jun 17, 9:28 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | IND | Clay, Vigo | 3 hr |
| Jun 17, 9:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Brown, Monroe, Morgan, Owen | 38 min |
| Jun 17, 9:38 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Johnson, Shelby | 19 min |
| Jun 17, 9:48 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Monroe, Morgan, Owen | 42 min |
| Jun 17, 9:49 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | IND | Clay, Owen, Putnam, Vigo | 3 hr |
| Jun 17, 9:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Brown, Clay, Greene, Monroe, Owen, Sullivan and 1 more | 34 min |
| Jun 17, 9:57 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan | 48 min |
| Jun 17, 10:04 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Greene, Knox, Sullivan | 41 min |
| Jun 17, 10:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Johnson, Shelby | 47 min |
| Jun 17, 10:15 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, Monroe | 30 min |
| Jun 17, 10:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Monroe | 47 min |
| Jun 17, 10:29 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Brown, Clay, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan, Owen | 3 hr |
| Jun 17, 10:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Decatur, Johnson, Shelby | 39 min |
| Jun 17, 10:39 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Daviess, Greene, Sullivan | 13 min |
| Jun 17, 10:42 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, Jennings | 33 min |
| Jun 17, 10:47 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Bartholomew | 16 min |
| Jun 17, 10:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Decatur | 38 min |
| Jun 17, 10:57 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Clay, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Vermillion, Vigo | 3 hr |
| Jun 17, 10:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Clay, Vigo | 33 min |
| Jun 17, 11:10 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings | 35 min |
| Jun 17, 11:12 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Monroe, Shelby | 3 hr |
| Jun 17, 11:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Clay, Monroe, Owen | 15 min |
| Jun 17, 11:33 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Brown, Jackson, Lawrence, Monroe | 27 min |
| Jun 17, 11:46 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Shelby | 3 hr |
| Jun 17, 11:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Greene, Sullivan | 57 min |
| Jun 17, 11:50 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, Lawrence, Monroe | 25 min |
| Jun 18, 12:12 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings | 25 min |
| Jun 18, 12:24 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Decatur | 36 min |
| Jun 18, 12:29 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Clay, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Putnam, Vigo | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 12:47 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Greene, Monroe, Owen | 43 min |
| Jun 18, 12:49 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Daviess, Knox | 41 min |
| Jun 18, 12:58 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Knox, Sullivan | 8 days |
| Jun 18, 12:58 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Sullivan, Vigo | 5 days |
| Jun 18, 12:58 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Knox, Sullivan | 8 days |
| Jun 18, 1:01 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Putnam, Shelby | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 1:26 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Daviess, Knox, Martin | 49 min |
| Jun 18, 1:26 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Monroe | 49 min |
| Jun 18, 1:51 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Daviess, Greene, Knox, Sullivan | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 2:07 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Decatur, Jennings | 23 min |
| Jun 18, 2:15 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Daviess, Jackson, Knox, Lawrence, Martin | 30 min |
| Jun 18, 2:32 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Jackson, Jennings | 118 min |
| Jun 18, 2:37 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Lawrence, Martin | 23 min |
| Jun 18, 2:38 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Daviess, Greene, Lawrence, Martin | 2 hr |
| Jun 18, 2:46 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | IND | Daviess, Lawrence, Martin | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 2:46 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Johnson | 15 hr |
| Jun 18, 3:01 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Martin | 29 min |
| Jun 18, 3:22 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | IND | Jackson, Lawrence | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 3:32 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Brown, Clay, Hendricks, Marion, Monroe, Morgan and 3 more | 2 hr |
| Jun 18, 4:10 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Warren | 110 min |
| Jun 18, 4:24 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Jennings | 96 min |
| Jun 18, 5:38 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Clay, Greene | 16 hr |
| Jun 18, 5:38 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Daviess, Greene, Knox | 55 hr |
| Jun 18, 5:54 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Clay, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Monroe and 5 more | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 5:58 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Daviess, Knox, Lawrence, Martin | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 5:59 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Jennings | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 6:07 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Warren | 30 hr |
| Jun 18, 8:18 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Jackson, Jennings, Washington | 6 hr |
| Jun 18, 8:25 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Clay, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Monroe and 5 more | 4 hr |
| Jun 18, 8:29 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Jennings | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 8:35 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Daviess, Knox, Lawrence, Martin | 6 hr |
| Jun 18, 12:19 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Fountain, Parke, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Warren | 9 hr |
| Jun 18, 12:19 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Tippecanoe | 6 hr |
| Jun 18, 12:19 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Fountain, Parke, Vermillion, Warren | 4 days |
| Jun 18, 12:19 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Pike | 3 days |
| Jun 18, 12:19 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Daviess, Greene, Knox | 34 hr |
| Jun 18, 12:19 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Pike | 12 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.