Tornadoes, large hail possible in Indianapolis Tuesday, April 2. Snow Wednesday, April 3? (2024)

Tornadoes, large hail possible in Indianapolis Tuesday, April 2. Snow Wednesday, April 3? (1)

Severe storms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and flooding to the Indianapolis area, according to the local National Weather Service.

Indiana residents should watch for flash flooding until 2 p.m. Tuesday, according to hazardous weather outlook.

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Click here to see active weather alerts for threats including thunderstorms, tornadoes, flooding and high winds.

Tornado watch through the evening for Indiana counties

NWS has issued a tornado watch for the following counties in Indiana until 10 p.m. ET: Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Crawford, Daviess, Dearborn, Decatur, Dubois, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Ohio, Orange, Perry, Ripley, Rush, Scott, Shelby, Switzerland, Union, Washington and Wayne.

A severe thunderstorm warning also is in effect until 4:30 p.m. for northern Shelby County; Hanco*ck County; north central Monroe County; west central Rush County; southeastern Morgan County; Johnson County; northwestern Brown County; and southeastern Marion County. According to NWS Indianapolis, a severe thunderstorm near Martinsville was moving northeast at 85 mph around 4 p.m., with a threat of wind gusts and quarter sized hail.

Rotation in storm near Evansville Tuesday afternoon

NWS in Paducah, Ky., advised people in Evansville to take cover because of rotation in a storm headed toward town. The current warning expires at 3 p.m. (2 p.m. CT); and there is still a tornado watch in effect until 6 p.m. (5 p.m. CT).

Evansville weather:Tornado watch in effect for Tri-State through 6 p.m. Tuesday

Kentucky governor declares state of emergency

The Louisville Courier Journal reported that Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Tuesday afternoon after morning storms caused damage throughout the state.

Whiteland Police report sinkhole

The sinkhole, which measures at around 3 feet wide and 5 feet deep is located along Whiteland Road near Whiteland Community High School and Brewer ditch. The road will be closed at U.S. 31 and Center Street.

Randolph County, Indiana encounters flooding of Mississinewa River

The Mississinewa River near Ridgeville in Randolph County may experience moderate flooding, according to NWS. Water height had reached 13 feet as of 9 a.m. Tuesday.

CenterPoint Energy Indiana customers without power in 5 counties

CenterPoint Energy customers are seeing power outages in Gibson, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warren counties affecting more than 20,000 customers as of 8:44 a.m. Tuesday:

  • Vanderburgh County, IN: 10,076
  • Posey County, IN: 6,034
  • Spencer County, IN: 1,143
  • Warrick County, IN: 1,125
  • Gibson County, IN: 13

Indianapolis flooding wreaks havoc on city streets

Reporter Karl Schneider said Indianapolis has received between 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain so far with an additional inch expected in the area, as Central Indiana and surrounding counties are under a flood warning until 10:15 a.m. Tuesday.

Two cars are reportedly stranded under a bridge on 10thStreet near Sherman due to flooding.

Schnieder also shares what you should to do when you encounter high water on the roads.

Storm leaves damage, outages in Evansville

After morning storms ripped through Southern Indiana, thousands of customers were without power as of 7:45 a.m., the . Several schools in the area announced closures, and damage from severe winds was scattered around the area, including at a Super 8 motel near U.S. 41.

Tornadoes, large hail possible in Indianapolis Tuesday, April 2. Snow Wednesday, April 3? (2)

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Indiana tornado watch issued for 6 counties

A tornado watch has been issued by NWS until noon ET for the following Indiana counties:

What's the weather today in Indiana? Is it going to rain?

Here's what to expect Tuesday, April 2, according to NWS:

Today: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9 a.m., followed by showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Some storms could be severe, with heavy rain. North northeast wind will run from 7 to 16 mph, becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight: Scattered showers before 8 p.m., then isolated showers after 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38 degrees. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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What's the temperature today, April 2, near me in Indianapolis?

Temperatures will reach a high of 71 degrees, according NWS.

What's the weather tomorrow, April 3, near me in Indiana? Is it going to rain or snow?

Here's what to expect Wednesday, April 3, according to NWS:

Wednesday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 11 a.m. West southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday night: Rain and snow showers, mainly before 2 a.m. Low around 35 degrees. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

What's the temperature tomorrow, April 3, near me in Indianapolis?

Temperatures will reach a high near 45 degrees, according to NWS.

Indianapolisweather radar

Tornadoes, large hail possible in Indianapolis Tuesday, April 2. Snow Wednesday, April 3? (3)

Evansville, Indianaweather radar

Tornadoes, large hail possible in Indianapolis Tuesday, April 2. Snow Wednesday, April 3? (4)

Fort Wayne, Indianaweather radar

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South Bend, Indiana weather radar

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Tornadoes, large hail possible in Indianapolis Tuesday, April 2. Snow Wednesday, April 3? (2024)

FAQs

Has there ever been a tornado in Indianapolis? ›

An F2 tornado with winds of 113-157 mph started near Harding Street around I-465 and finished in Hanco*ck County. The tornado was on the ground just 6 miles south of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and 4 miles south of downtown.

Has Indiana ever had an F5 tornado? ›

Three F5 tornadoes occurred within the April 3, 1974 Super Outbreak, all in far southern Indiana...

Is Indianapolis part of Tornado Alley? ›

Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Michigan, and western Ohio are sometimes included in Tornado Alley.

What was the only F6 tornado? ›

The F6 tornado of Xenia, Ohio in 1974

Fujita made an F6 category for what he considered to be an “inconceivable tornado.” Well, on April 3, 1974 the inconceivable happened when one of the strongest tornadoes ever recorded destroyed the town of Xenia, Ohio. Picture of the tornado that hit Xenia, Ohio on April 3, 1974.

Has an F5 tornado ever hit? ›

Of the 59 tornadoes in the United States, 50 are officially rated F5 on the original Fujita scale (with dates of occurrence between May 11, 1953, and May 3, 1999), and nine are officially rated EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita scale (with dates of occurrence between May 4, 2007, and May 20, 2013).

Can you survive a F5 tornado? ›

Freak accidents happen; and the most violent tornadoes can level and blow away almost any house and its occupants. Extremely violent EF5 tornadoes are very rare, though. Even violent tornadoes have a survival rate of at least 99%.

What is the deadliest month for tornadoes? ›

What are the worst months for tornadoes? April, May and June are the most active months for tornadoes, due to the atmospheric conditions during that time of year, including an abundance of moisture in the air. Tornadoes are most often formed by supercell storms, the most violent type of thunderstorms.

Which state has the most tornadoes in 2024? ›

The majority of tornadoes in 2024 have touched down in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.

What is the best month for tornadoes? ›

Tornado season usually refers to the time of year the U.S. sees the most tornadoes. The peak “tornado season” for the southern Plains (e.g., Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas) is from May into early June. On the Gulf coast, it is earlier in the spring.

Which state has never had a tornado? ›

Tornadoes have been documented in every U.S. state (not including the non-state territories of Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico) at least once since 1950, although some regions and states are hit by tornadoes far more than others.

Has Indiana had a F5 tornado? ›

Twenty-one different tornadoes were recorded through 46 of Indiana's 92 counties. This outbreak is the last time Indiana had an EF-5 or F5-rated tornado (the Fujita scale would be placed with the Enhanced Fujita scale in 2007). One of the most destructive tornadoes in Indiana was the F4 that struck Monticello.

What does the e stand for in tornado? ›

Tornado categories are measured through what's known as the Enhanced Fujita Scale, or the EF Scale. It's the standard tool used to categorize tornadoes based on the scope of the storm damage they cause.

Are tornadoes rare in Indiana? ›

More than 1,400 tornadoes have been verified in Indiana since 1950, causing more than 5,000 injuries and 300 fatalities.

Does Marion County, Indiana get tornadoes? ›

47 TORNADOES were reported in Marion County, Indiana between 01/01/1950 and 12/31/2023. All data comes from the NCEI Database. Visit there for additional details.

Was there a tornado in Indianapolis in September 2002? ›

The tornado began in Ellettsville at 12:59 PM EST and roared northeast through Martinsville, the south and east sides of metropolitan Indianapolis, Anderson, and finally lifted near Hartford City, 2 hours and 21 minutes later at 3:20 PM EST. No deaths occurred, despite $156 million in property damage and 130 injuries.

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