Fort Wayne weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Fort Wayne, IN right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Fort Wayne as part of Allen County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Fort Wayne
98 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Fort Wayne since 1950, killing 2 people and injuring 75. The most recent was on March 30, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Wayne
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1968 | F3 | Wabash County | 50.3 mi | 10 yd | 1 | 15 |
| August 24, 2016 | EF3 | Allen County | 5.2 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 3, 1974 | F2 | Wells County | 14.4 mi | 177 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 17, 1963 | F2 | Wabash County | 13 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 3, 1974 | F2 | Huntington County | 11.5 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2025 | EF1 | Noble County | 1.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 29, 2023 | EF1 | Defiance County | 0.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 29, 2023 | EF0 | Whitley County | 2.7 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 31, 2023 | EF0 | Paulding County | 0.8 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 31, 2023 | EF0 | Allen County | 1.1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Allen County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Warning | 162 | September 18, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 138 | September 16, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 74 | October 24, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 57 | September 17, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 57 | September 5, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 56 | December 1, 2025 |
| Wind Advisory | 53 | June 17, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 33 | October 19, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 29 | September 1, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 23 | September 20, 2026 |
About Fort Wayne
- Population: 273,203 (2024 estimate)
- County: Allen County
- State: Indiana