Indiana tornado outbreak triggers injuries, power loss and emergency response

The National Weather Service confirmed at least 21 tornadoes across Indiana last week, including an EF‑3 that struck northwest Indiana on June 11 and numerous EF‑0 and EF‑1 touchdowns in central and northern counties. The tornado count ties the state’s eighth‑largest outbreak on record.

Severe storms on June 17‑18 produced additional tornadoes in southern Indiana. Confirmed tornadoes touched down in Owen, Monroe and Jackson counties, causing substantial damage to homes, power outages for roughly 500 residents and one reported injury—a broken ankle and possible hip dislocation. High winds downed trees, blocking Interstate 69 and US 231, prompting Indiana State Police troopers and local agencies to conduct welfare checks and clear debris. The American Red Cross opened an emergency shelter in Stinesville.

In response to the heightened threat, the National Weather Service upgraded the Evansville tri‑state area to an Enhanced Risk level for severe storms, warning of damaging winds, large hail and flash‑flooding potential across southwest Indiana, southern Illinois and northwest Kentucky.