LaGrange County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for LaGrange County, IN right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 597 alerts that included LaGrange County, roughly 60 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (96 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on June 12, 2026. 12 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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No warnings, watches or advisories include LaGrange County at the moment. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues one. Check neighboring Noble County, Branch County, St. Joseph County, Elkhart County.
LaGrange County alert history
Alert events that included LaGrange County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 96 | 20 | September 5, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 74 | 8 | October 24, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 71 | 3 | March 16, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 55 | 18 | September 5, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 50 | 6 | June 17, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 43 | 7 | August 9, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 30 | 5 | October 19, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 28 | 7 | September 3, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 18 | 3 | October 18, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 16 | 0 | November 29, 2025 |
| Flood Watch | 15 | 8 | September 19, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 14 | 3 | June 12, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 12 | 5 | February 1, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 12 | 0 | November 29, 2025 |
| Flood Warning | 11 | 0 | April 3, 2025 |
| Tornado Warning | 8 | 1 | June 12, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 7 | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 6 | 3 | October 18, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 6 | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 5 | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 4 | 0 | July 6, 2022 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 4 | 0 | January 15, 2024 |
| High Wind Warning | 3 | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 3 | 0 | April 12, 2023 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 2 | 0 | January 20, 2025 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 2 | 0 | April 12, 2023 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 2 | 2 | January 19, 2026 |
Tornado history in LaGrange County
12 tornadoes have been recorded in LaGrange County since 1950, killing 46 people and injuring 433. That ranks 78 of 92 counties in Indiana. The most recent was on September 24, 2024 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in LaGrange County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 1965 | F4 | St. Joseph County | 37 mi | 333 yd | 36 | 321 |
| April 11, 1965 | F4 | Elkhart County | 21.6 mi | 177 yd | 5 | 41 |
| April 3, 1974 | F3 | Noble County | 36.2 mi | 1,000 yd | 5 | 53 |
| March 12, 1976 | F2 | LaGrange County | 9.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 9 |
| April 3, 1956 | F2 | LaGrange County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | EF1 | LaGrange County | 1.9 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 2 |
| June 30, 2014 | EF1 | LaGrange County | 0.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 18, 1997 | F0 | LaGrange County | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 |
| May 18, 1997 | F0 | LaGrange County | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 |
| April 8, 1980 | F1 | LaGrange County | 0.5 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 |
About LaGrange County
- Population: 41,122 (2024 estimate)
- State: Indiana
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 018087 (how to use it)