Tornado Warning Issued for Monroe, Owen, and Greene Counties in Indiana

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of south central, west central, and southwestern Indiana. The alert was triggered by a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado, with radar-indicated rotation detected.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Western Monroe County in south central Indiana
• Southeastern Owen County in west central Indiana
• Northeastern Greene County in southwestern Indiana

Specific locations impacted include Bloomington, Bloomfield, Ellettsville, Stinesville, Indiana University, Solsberry, Smithville, Freedom, and Whitehall.

What You Should Do

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. Mobile homes in the path of this storm will be damaged or destroyed.

Expected Conditions

• Hazards: Tornado and ping pong ball size hail (up to 1.50 inches).
• Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely.
• Storm Movement: As of 6:39 PM EST, the storm was located near Bloomfield, or 20 miles west of Bloomington, moving east at 40 mph.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is effective immediately as of 6:39 PM EST and is currently set to expire at 7:15 PM EST on February 19, 2026.