Monroe County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Monroe County, Indiana has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 69 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 20 hail reports with hail up to 1.5" and 48 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 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 Monroe 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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 242 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Glenwood to 6 miles south of Shelbyville to 7 miles east of Martinsville. Movement was southeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 533 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Bedford, moving southeast at 25 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 50 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 225 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Bedford, moving northeast at 25 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 Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 149 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northeast of Bedford, moving southeast at 30 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 115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southwest of Bloomington, moving east at 40 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" Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 226 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southeast of Bloomington to 7 miles southeast of Bedford. 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...”
“At 144 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms over western Lawrence and much of Martin Counties, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 50 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Power lines downed. Uncertain exactly which storm caused the damage. (IND)”
- Wind Unknown 2 W Whitehall SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 942 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Brazil, or 19 miles southeast of Terre Haute, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 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...”
“Trees damage from thunderstorm winds. Time is estimated from radar. (IND)”
- Hail 0.5" Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Ellettsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 SSE Paragon SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 E Stinesville SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1139 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southeast of Shelbyville to 7 miles south of Bloomington. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1054 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mooresville to 12 miles north of Bloomfield. Movement was southeast 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 50 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 903 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles west of Mooresville to near Martinsville to 11 miles northeast of Spencer. 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 921 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles east of Spencer to 8 miles southeast of Sullivan. Movement was southeast at 25 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 Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 703 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southwest of Bloomington, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 507 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Bloomfield to 7 miles northeast of Petersburg. 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...”
“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 50 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 642 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Spencer, or 12 miles west of Bloomington, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 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...”
“At 622 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Bloomington, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 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" Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 61 mph
“Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (IND)”
- Hail 1.25" 3 NW Smithville SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph 3 SW Whitehall SPC verified report
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Corrects previous non-tstm late report to tstm wnd dmg at 5 SW Ellettsville. T-storm winds downed tree into home which allowed rain water to flood into basement. (IND)”
- Wind Unknown 5 SW Ellettsville SPC verified report
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 Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph
- Wind 62 mph 4 SE Bloomington 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 Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 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 50 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 W Unionville SPC verified report
Friday, March 13, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. WHEN...Until 8 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.”
“WHAT...West-southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. WHEN...Until 8 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 55 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Monroe 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 Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 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 Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Whitehall SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1052 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Terre Haute, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 19, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25", 1 tornado report
“An EF-2 tornado with peak wind speeds of 120 mph and a path length of 3.73 miles began at this location. The maximum path width was 440 yards with the tornado impacting (IND)”
- Tornado Tornado 4 WSW Whitehall SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" Woodville Hills SPC verified report
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 70 mph
“Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). (IND)”
“Bloomington Monroe County Airport. (IND)”
- Hail 1.5" 1 SE Bloomington SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph 3 SW Whitehall SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Whitehall SPC verified report
Friday, January 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 400 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles south of Linton to near Washington to near Petersburg. Movement was northeast at 55 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 Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, January 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1022 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles northeast of Greencastle to 6 miles north of Bloomfield. Movement was northeast at 80 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 27, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“Small tree uprooted. Time estimated from radar. (IND)”
- Wind Unknown Whitehall SPC verified report
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 406 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brazil, or 16 miles east of Terre Haute, moving east at 60 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...”
“At 220 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Bloomfield, or 25 miles west of Bedford, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Monroe County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Monroe County, IN?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 69 severe weather events in Monroe 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 Monroe County recently?
Yes — 20 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" recorded.
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