Marion County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Marion County, Indiana has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 79 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 23 hail reports with hail up to 1.5" and 55 high-wind reports with gusts up to 125 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Marion County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 203 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Greenfield to Greenwood to 6 miles southeast of Mooresville. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rainfall causing flash flooding. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs down and blow around unsecured objects. Saturated soil could cause uprooted trees.”
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 58 mph
“At 1109 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Beech Grove, or 11 miles southeast of Indianapolis, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 536 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Danville, or 26 miles west of Indianapolis, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 58 mph Indianapolis Int'l Airp SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 SSE Indianapolis Int' SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Broad Ripple SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 W Homecroft SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.25"
“At 502 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southeast of Frankfort to near Lebanon to 14 miles northwest of Brownsburg. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 1.25" 6 NNW Boggstown SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 433 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lawrence, or 12 miles northeast of Indianapolis, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 326 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Franklin, or 13 miles west of Shelbyville, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 1, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“A brief EF-0 tornado with estimated peak winds of 76 mph uprooted or snapped multiples trees. A few structures also sustained minor siding damage and a truck trailer wa (IND)”
“Few trees down/uprooted... one fell on a house. Light roof damage to another house. Time estimated from radar. (IND)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 S Monument Circle SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 S Monument Circle SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 59 mph
“Time estimated by radar. Numerous reports of small hail across northern Marion County...including dime sized hail between Castleton and Yorkshire by EMA. (IND)”
“Most hail 0.75 inch or smaller. Time estimated by radar. Time estimated by radar. (IND)”
- Hail 1.25" Broad Ripple 2 NE SPC verified report
- Hail 1.2" Indianapolis Intl Airp SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph Indianapolis Intl Airp SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Lebanon to near Greencastle. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 408 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Southport to 9 miles northeast of Shelbyville. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 125 mph
- Wind 125 mph 4 SE Speedway SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1022 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Zionsville to 7 miles northeast of Brazil. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 330 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Carmel to near Mooresville. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Thunderstorm winds caused significant tree damage in South Franklin area with roof damage on Knapp and Mitthoeffer Roads. Time estimated from radar. (IND)”
“18 inch diameter tree uprooted. Time estimated via radar. (IND)”
- Wind Unknown 6 E Southport SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 W Homecroft SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 E Beech Grove SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 826 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mooresville, or 16 miles southwest of Indianapolis, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fishers to Lawrence to 6 miles east of Indianapolis. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 237 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Carmel to near Plainfield. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 246 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Mooresville to 7 miles north of Bloomington. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1258 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Zionsville, or 17 miles northwest of Indianapolis, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 234 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Beech Grove, or 8 miles southeast of Indianapolis, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 26, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Late report of thunderstorm winds damaging trees. Time estimated from radar. (IND)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Castleton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SE Beech Grove SPC verified report
Friday, April 24, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 59 mph
“At 413 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mooresville, or 19 miles southwest of Indianapolis, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“FedEx semi trailer flipped... numerous cargo containers lofted onto High School Road. Time estimated from ASOS observation. (IND)”
- Wind 59 mph Indianapolis Int'l Airp SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 S Indianapolis Int'l SPC verified report
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 557 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lawrence, or 16 miles northeast of Indianapolis, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 320 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Plainfield, or 20 miles southwest of Indianapolis, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...All of Central Indiana WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, southwest, and west central Indiana. WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, southwest, and west central Indiana. WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 907 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles west of Tipton to 8 miles west of Brownsburg. Movement was east at 60 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
- Hail 1.5" 3 WNW Southport SPC verified report
Sunday, March 15, 2026
7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south central, and southeast Indiana. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Monday.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south central, and southeast Indiana. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Monday.”
- Wind 60 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 71 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and central Kentucky. WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Sunday to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 71 mph 2 WNW Homecroft SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west central Indiana. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Boone, Marion, and Tippecanoe Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Meridian Hills SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Meridian Hills SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 705 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Speedway, or near Indianapolis, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Southport, New Palestine, Homecroft, and Monument Circle.”
“At 629 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Danville, or 19 miles west of Indianapolis, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 325 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Zionsville to near Speedway to near Plainfield. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. A band of stronger showers will pass through the region this evening and may produce isolated wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. A band of stronger showers will pass through the region this evening and may produce isolated wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...From 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ this evening to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday.”
- Wind 55 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 27, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“Mesonet station IN053 I-465 Kentucky Ave. (IND)”
- Wind 70 mph 2 SE Indianapolis Int'l SPC verified report
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 430 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Danville to 10 miles southeast of Greencastle. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 446 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Indianapolis to near Martinsville. Movement was east at 65 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Marion County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Marion County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Marion County, IN?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 79 severe weather events in Marion County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Marion County recently?
Yes — 23 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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