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Tornado Warning 55, NWS Indianapolis, IN
NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this tornado warning at Jun 18, 2026, 12:12 AM EDT for 4 counties in Indiana. It was in force for 25 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 18, 2026, 12:12 AM EDT (04:12 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 18, 2026, 12:37 AM EDT
- In force
- 25 min
- Issued by
- NWS Indianapolis, IN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Bartholomew County, IN, Decatur County, IN, Jackson County, IN, Jennings County, IN
The radar
The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 4.2 hours before the alert went out and 175 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
- 136 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -23 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1205 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 78 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 427 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 684 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 3.4
The text
As transmitted.
831
WFUS53 KIND 180412
TORIND
INC005-031-071-079-180500-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.W.0055.260618T0412Z-260618T0500Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1212 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Decatur County in central Indiana...
Southern Bartholomew County in central Indiana...
Northeastern Jackson County in south central Indiana...
Central Jennings County in southeastern Indiana...
* Until 100 AM EDT.
* At 1211 AM EDT, a tornado producing storm was located 8 miles north
of Brownstown, or 10 miles west of Seymour, 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...
Seymour, North Vernon, Vernon, Westport, Jonesville, Hayden,
Azalia, Freetown, Cortland, Country Squire Lakes, and Butlerville.
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 50 and 59.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3897 8548 3895 8615 3902 8619 3919 8552
TIME...MOT...LOC 0411Z 263DEG 39KT 3900 8608
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
503 follow-up statements
640
WWUS53 KIND 180422
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1222 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
INC005-031-071-079-180500-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0055.000000T0000Z-260618T0500Z/
Decatur IN-Bartholomew IN-Jackson IN-Jennings IN-
1222 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DECATUR...SOUTHEASTERN BARTHOLOMEW...NORTHEASTERN
JACKSON AND CENTRAL JENNINGS COUNTIES...
At 1222 AM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Seymour, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Seymour, North Vernon, Vernon, Westport, Jonesville, Hayden, Azalia,
Cortland, Country Squire Lakes, and Butlerville.
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 50 and 59.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3895 8600 3905 8602 3919 8552 3897 8548
TIME...MOT...LOC 0422Z 263DEG 39KT 3902 8592
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
50271
WWUS53 KIND 180431
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1231 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
INC005-031-071-079-180500-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0055.000000T0000Z-260618T0500Z/
Decatur IN-Bartholomew IN-Jackson IN-Jennings IN-
1231 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN DECATUR...SOUTHEASTERN BARTHOLOMEW...NORTHEASTERN
JACKSON AND CENTRAL JENNINGS COUNTIES...
At 1231 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northeast of Seymour, 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.
Locations impacted include...
Seymour, North Vernon, Vernon, Westport, Jonesville, Hayden, Azalia,
Country Squire Lakes, and Butlerville.
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 50 and 59.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3896 8590 3907 8595 3919 8552 3897 8548
TIME...MOT...LOC 0431Z 263DEG 39KT 3903 8579
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
50631 WWUS53 KIND 180437 SVSIND Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 1237 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 INC005-031-071-079-180447- /O.CAN.KIND.TO.W.0055.000000T0000Z-260618T0500Z/ Decatur IN-Bartholomew IN-Jackson IN-Jennings IN- 1237 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN DECATUR...SOUTHEASTERN BARTHOLOMEW...NORTHEASTERN JACKSON AND CENTRAL JENNINGS COUNTIES IS CANCELLED... The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central, south central and southeastern Indiana. LAT...LON 3896 8590 3907 8595 3919 8552 3897 8548 TIME...MOT...LOC 0437Z 263DEG 39KT 3904 8570 $$ 50
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, 9:52 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Monroe, Morgan, Owen | 38 min |
| 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, 12:24 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.