Indiana Homeland Security

IDHS will continue making damage assessments in Newton and Jasper counties through the weekend. Residents in Jasper, Starke and Newton counties can help support this process by reporting storm damage to @IN211Info. 📞Call 2-1-1 or 866-211-9966 💻Visit in211.communityos.org

211 is now open for JASPER COUNTY RESIDENTS, in addition to Starke and Newton counties. All agriculture damages need to be reported to your local USDA Farm Service Agency contact.

211 is now open for STARKE COUNTY RESIDENTS, in addition to Newton County residents. All agriculture damages need to be reported to your local USDA Farm Service Agency contact. If you don't who your contact is, the USDA has a location tool at this link: farmers.gov/working.../ser…

Newton County officials will be having a press conference at 4 p.m. CT to provide updates. Watch here: facebook.com/share/1GKQqNQa…

First responders are working around the clock to respond to the severe weather that swept through northern IN last night. Please continue to listen to local public safety officials. Thanks to our partner agencies, the state of Indiana is able to fulfill these mission requests:

Residents of Newton County are encouraged to contact Indiana 211 by calling 2-1-1 or 866-211-9966 or by going to in211.communityos.org to report severe storm damage from the March 10, 2026, storms.

A line of showers and storms continues to move through northern Indiana and southern Lower Michigan as of 1:30 AM EDT. Gusty winds, heavy rain, flooding, and isolated embedded tornadoes will all be possible as the line moves east.

The IDHS State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) has been activated to coordinate the state's response due to the severe weather throughout the State

[12:16 PM 3/10/2026] @NWSSPC has upgraded a portion of the area to a threat level 4/5 (Moderate Risk) for severe storms later today thru this evening, shaded in red on the map, which is for areas primarily south of I-80. #ILwx #INwx (1/3)

Thank you to @HamiltonCoEOC for letting us join your tornado drill this morning! If you didn't participate in a tornado drill during the Statewide Tornado Drill today, go to getprepared.in.gov to learn how to set up a plan today

Today is the Statewide Tornado Drill. At 10:15 a.m. ET, the @NWS will issue a test tornado warning. Be ready to participate and know what to do at on.in.gov/swpw. #TornadoDrill #SWPW #WeatherAlerts #IndianaWeather

Many people rely solely on their phones for alerts, but that shouldn’t be your only option. Weather radios provide warnings even when cell service is limited. Take time now to review your alert options at on.in.gov/swpw. #SWPW #WeatherReady #SevereWeatherSafety #Indiana

Severe weather can change quickly, leaving little time to react. Weather alerts provide critical, life-saving information that helps you know when dangerous conditions are approaching and what actions to take. Learn more at getprepared.in.gov.

Severe weather can change quickly, leaving little time to react. That’s why it’s important to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, such as smartphones, weather radios & outdoor warning sirens. Learn more about staying alert and prepared at getprepared.in.gov.

As #SWPW begins, don’t forget to plan for the Statewide Tornado Drill this Tuesday, March 10. Review your tornado safety plan before the drill at on.in.gov/swpw. #SWPW #TornadoSafety #Preparedness #Indiana

@GovBraun has officially declared this week Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. We are partnering with @NWS to bring you tips and tricks to stay safe during severe weather. The proclamation is attached, and it can also be viewed online at on.in.gov/swpw.

Residents of Franklin County are asked to contact @IN211Info by calling 2-1-1 or 866-211-9966 to report flooding damage from the severe storm that occurred on March 5, 2026. Residents may also visit the Indiana 211 website (in211.communityos.org) to submit a report.

Monroe County residents are encouraged to contact Indiana 211 by calling 2-1-1 or 866-211-9966 or by going to in211.communityos.org to report severe storm damage from Feb. 19, 2026 storms. Other counties should contact their local emergency manager to report damage.

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky until 9 PM EST

Southern Indiana has been upgraded to an Enhanced Risk for tornadoes from 3–10 PM today. Tornadoes are possible, even in February. Severe weather doesn’t wait for spring, and people are often caught off guard this time of year. Now is the time to prepare.