Switzerland County weather alerts
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Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 786 alerts that included Switzerland County, roughly 79 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (123 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on August 11, 2026. 9 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Switzerland County alert history
Alert events that included Switzerland County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 123 | 16 | September 6, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 106 | 10 | August 13, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 65 | 5 | March 2, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 62 | 8 | August 10, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 56 | 3 | March 15, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 54 | 9 | August 11, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 47 | 3 | November 8, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 45 | 5 | October 12, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 36 | 3 | September 1, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 33 | 8 | November 9, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 28 | 6 | June 22, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 26 | 3 | August 12, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 21 | 1 | October 18, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 15 | 1 | August 12, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 12 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 10 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 10 | 7 | February 7, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 9 | 6 | August 11, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 6 | 0 | June 22, 2025 |
| High Wind Warning | 6 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 5 | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 4 | 0 | April 20, 2023 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 2 | 1 | January 26, 2026 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | November 15, 2018 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 1 | 0 | January 30, 2019 |
| High Wind Watch | 1 | 0 | April 13, 2020 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 1 | January 26, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 1 | 0 | April 20, 2023 |
Tornado history in Switzerland County
9 tornadoes have been recorded in Switzerland County since 1950, injuring 106 people. That ranks 85 of 92 counties in Indiana. The most recent was on July 20, 2025 (rated unknown).
Strongest tornadoes in Switzerland County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 1974 | F4 | Jefferson County | 27.1 mi | 1,133 yd | 0 | 104 |
| March 14, 2024 | EF2 | Jefferson County | 18 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 2 |
| April 19, 2011 | EF1 | Switzerland County | 1.8 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 8, 1980 | F1 | Switzerland County | 0.5 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 23, 1989 | F0 | Switzerland County | 2.5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2025 | ? | Switzerland County | 0.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 14, 2024 | EF2 | Jefferson County | 18 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 2 |
| March 23, 2012 | EF0 | Switzerland County | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 19, 2011 | EF1 | Switzerland County | 1.8 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 23, 1989 | F0 | Switzerland County | 2.5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Switzerland County
- Population: 9,988 (2024 estimate)
- State: Indiana
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 018155 (how to use it)