Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for South Central Indiana Including Bloomington

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (NWS Alert Code: SVW) for south central Indiana. The alert was issued at 10:51 PM EDT on March 15, 2026, following radar-indicated hazards.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in south central Indiana:

• Eastern Monroe County
• Western Brown County
• Northeastern Lawrence County
• Northwestern Jackson County

Specific locations impacted include Bloomington, Nashville, Yellowwood Lake, Monroe Reservoir, Helmsburg, Woodville Hills, Elkinsville, Lake Lemon, Charles Deam Wilderness, Bartlettsville, and Unionville.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.

Expected Conditions

At 10:51 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bloomington, moving northeast at 60 mph. The primary hazard identified is wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Radar also indicates the potential for hail up to 0.75 inches. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 11:30 PM EDT on March 15, 2026. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for south central and central Indiana until 3:00 AM EDT.