Indiana Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/15/2026 11:10

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 15 at 2:10PM EDT until April 15 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 11:10am
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
At 210 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Columbia City, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Columbia City, Tri-lakes, South Whitley, Etna, Larwill, Lorane, Collamer, Merriam, Blue Lake, Big Lake, Goose Lake, Coesse, Loon Lake, Raber, Ormas, Collins, Peabody, and Laud.
Instruction: 
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Noble, IN; Whitley, IN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Northern Indiana