Blackford County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Blackford County, IN right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 522 alerts that included Blackford County, roughly 52 a year. The most common is the wind advisory (54 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 27, 2026. 4 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Blackford County alert history
Alert events that included Blackford County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Advisory | 54 | 5 | April 27, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 52 | 0 | December 14, 2025 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 51 | 17 | August 12, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 50 | 7 | October 24, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 45 | 23 | August 11, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 34 | 5 | August 19, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 31 | 4 | October 19, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 31 | 6 | September 1, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 30 | 1 | August 12, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 25 | 8 | September 20, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 18 | 3 | June 17, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 17 | 6 | February 1, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 16 | 2 | October 18, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 10 | 1 | July 27, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 9 | 1 | January 25, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 7 | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 7 | 1 | January 25, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 6 | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 6 | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 5 | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 4 | 0 | October 29, 2024 |
| Freeze Watch | 4 | 3 | October 18, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 3 | 0 | October 29, 2024 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 2 | 0 | January 29, 2019 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 2 | 3 | September 16, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 2 | 0 | January 20, 2025 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | November 15, 2018 |
Tornado history in Blackford County
4 tornadoes have been recorded in Blackford County since 1950, injuring 4 people. That ranks 91 of 92 counties in Indiana. The most recent was on November 5, 2017 (rated EF2).
Strongest tornadoes in Blackford County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 21, 1967 | F3 | Blackford County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 5, 2017 | EF2 | Blackford County | 38.7 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 1 |
| June 15, 1966 | F2 | Grant County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 10, 2002 | F1 | Blackford County | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2017 | EF2 | Blackford County | 38.7 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 1 |
| November 10, 2002 | F1 | Blackford County | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 |
| December 21, 1967 | F3 | Blackford County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 15, 1966 | F2 | Grant County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Blackford County
- Population: 11,816 (2024 estimate)
- State: Indiana
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 018009 (how to use it)