Indiana Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/16/2026 17:56

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 16 at 8:56PM EDT until June 16 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 5:56pm
Expires: 
June 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 856 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located two miles west of Belle Union, or 29 miles north of Bloomington, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Stilesville, Little Point, Eminence, and Belle Union. This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 44 and 58.
Instruction: 
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Hendricks, IN; Morgan, IN; Putnam, IN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Indianapolis IN