Indianapolis weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Indianapolis, IN right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Indianapolis as part of Marion County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Indianapolis
147 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Indianapolis since 1950, killing 32 people and injuring 450. The most recent was on April 2, 2025 (rated EF2).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Indianapolis
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 1965 | F4 | Montgomery County | 45.7 mi | 1,667 yd | 28 | 123 |
| April 25, 1961 | F4 | — | 63.1 mi | 550 yd | 0 | 7 |
| May 14, 1972 | F4 | Marion County | 30 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 20 |
| June 11, 1998 | F4 | Marion County | 13.2 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 4 |
| October 11, 1954 | F3 | Johnson County | 4.7 mi | 100 yd | 2 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2025 | EF2 | Madison County | 2.2 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 2, 2025 | EF1 | Hamilton County | 6.6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 2, 2025 | EF1 | Hendricks County | 1.5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 2, 2025 | EF2 | Hendricks County | 13 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 |
| June 25, 2023 | EF2 | Johnson County | 5.4 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Marion County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Warning | 240 | August 20, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 177 | September 16, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 78 | October 16, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 62 | April 2, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 52 | March 2, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 49 | November 11, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 44 | August 13, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 36 | April 20, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 32 | September 18, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 28 | June 21, 2026 |
About Indianapolis
- Population: 891,484 (2024 estimate)
- County: Marion County
- State: Indiana