Knox County Joint Information Center

08/27/2026

Knox Co, IN Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 26 at 9:50PM EDT until August 26 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
SVRIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Knox County in southwestern Indiana...
Southwestern Daviess County in southwestern Indiana...

* Until 1030 PM EDT.

* At 950 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southeast
of Vincennes, moving east at 20 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...
Washington and Monroe City.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
http://www.weather.gov

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

Knox Co, IN Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 2:42PM EDT until August 12 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
SVRIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Sullivan County in southwestern Indiana...
Northeastern Knox County in southwestern Indiana...
Central Daviess County in southwestern Indiana...

* Until 330 PM EDT.

* At 242 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Russellville,
or 14 miles southeast of Robinson, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Washington, Bicknell, Odon, Elnora, Oaktown, Wheatland, Bruceville,
Plainville, Sandborn, Edwardsport, and Freelandville.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
http://www.weather.gov

08/12/2026

Knox Co, IN Alert

Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued August 12 at 3:41PM EDT until August 12 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
TORIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
South central Knox County in southwestern Indiana...

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 341 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Petersburg, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Monroe City.
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.
http://www.weather.gov

08/12/2026

Knox Co, IN Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 3:22PM EDT until August 12 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
SVRIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Knox County in southwestern Indiana...
Daviess County in southwestern Indiana...

* Until 400 PM EDT.

* At 321 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 11 miles south of Linton to Vincennes to St.
Francisville, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Vincennes, Washington, Bicknell, Odon, Elnora, Monroe City,
Wheatland, Bruceville, Plainville, Montgomery, Edwardsport, Decker,
Cannelburg, Freelandville, Vincennes University, and Glendale
Fishery.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
http://www.weather.gov

08/12/2026

Knox Co, IN Alert

Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued August 12 at 3:03PM EDT until August 12 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
TORIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Knox County in southwestern Indiana...

* Until 345 PM EDT.

* At 303 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Russellville, or 9 miles northeast of Vincennes,
moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Bicknell, Oaktown, Bruceville, and Edwardsport.
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.
http://www.weather.gov

08/12/2026

Knox Co, IN Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 2:35PM EDT until August 12 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
SVRIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Sullivan County in southwestern Indiana...
Northeastern Knox County in southwestern Indiana...
Western Greene County in southwestern Indiana...
North central Daviess County in southwestern Indiana...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 234 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Sullivan, or
16 miles east of Robinson, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Linton, Sullivan, Dugger, Lyons, Carlisle, Elnora, Sandborn, Switz
City, Newberry, Pleasantville, Turtle Creek Reservoir, Vicksburg,
and Paxton.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
http://www.weather.gov

08/11/2026

Knox Co, IN Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 6:42PM EDT until August 11 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
SVRIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Sullivan County in southwestern Indiana...
Knox County in southwestern Indiana...
Martin County in southwestern Indiana...
Southern Greene County in southwestern Indiana...
Southwestern Lawrence County in south central Indiana...
Daviess County in southwestern Indiana...

* Until 730 PM EDT.

* At 641 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 12 miles southeast of Bloomfield to near
Russellville, moving south 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...
Vincennes, Washington, Linton, Sullivan, Shoals, Bicknell,
Loogootee, Odon, Lyons, Carlisle, Elnora, Oaktown, Monroe City,
Wheatland, Bruceville, Plainville, Sandborn, Montgomery,
Edwardsport, and Decker.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
http://www.weather.gov

07/28/2026

Knox Co, IN Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 27 at 8:58PM EDT until July 27 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
SVRIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
South central Sullivan County in southwestern Indiana...
Central Knox County in southwestern Indiana...

* Until 945 PM EDT.

* At 858 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Flat Rock, or
11 miles southeast of Robinson, moving southeast at 40 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...
Vincennes, Monroe City, Bruceville, Decker, and Vincennes
University.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
http://www.weather.gov

07/28/2026

Knox Co, IN Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 27 at 8:22PM EDT until July 27 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
SVRIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Vigo County in west central Indiana...
Sullivan County in southwestern Indiana...
Northwestern Knox County in southwestern Indiana...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 821 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Hutsonville,
or 9 miles northeast of Robinson, moving south 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...
Vincennes, Sullivan, Bicknell, Shelburn, Fairbanks, Carlisle,
Oaktown, Bruceville, Merom, Graysville, Freelandville, Vincennes
University, Turtle Creek Reservoir, and Paxton.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
http://www.weather.gov