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06/19/2026

Gov. Braun Declares State of Disaster Emergency, Opens State Disaster Relief Fund for Individuals.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties impacted by severe weather from June 6 through June 18, 2026.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has opened applications to the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) for residents who incurred damage to their homes or property as a result of the flooding, severe weather, tornadic activity and a derecho this month in the following counties:

Allen
Bartholomew
Benton
Boone
Brown
Carroll
Cass
Clay
Clinton
Dearborn
Decatur
Delaware
Elkhart
Fountain
Franklin
Fulton
Grant
Greene
Hamilton
Hancock
Harrison
Hendricks
Howard
Huntington
Jackson
Jasper
Jay
Jefferson
Jennings
Johnson
Knox
Kosciusko
LaGrange
Lake
LaPorte
Lawrence
Madison
Marion
Marshall
Miami
Monroe
Montgomery



Morgan
Newton
Ohio
Owen
Parke
Porter
Putnam
Randolph
Ripley
Rush
Shelby
St. Joseph
Steuben
Switzerland
Tippecanoe
Vanderburgh
Vermillion
Vigo
Wabash
Warren
White

The SDRF is intended to help with immediate needs. Funds are available for eligible applicants up to $25,000.


Teams from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security are currently completing damage assessments in multiple counties throughout the state. Additional homeowners or jurisdictions may qualify later for financial assistance based on damage assessment data.

The SDRF is not currently accepting applications for the Public Assistance program. Local jurisdictions impacted by eligible disaster events will be notified if Public Assistance becomes available. Learn more about the SDRF.

If eligible, apply here for funds from the State Disaster Relief Fund (Individual Assistance).

The State Disaster Relief Fund applies only to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. State funding cannot replace insurance coverage, which is the primary and best source of protection from storm damage. The fund only addresses the costs of repairing, replacing or restoring property that is the primary residence of the applicant, and cannot be used to help pay insurance deductibles.
Indiana 211 Activated
Residents are asked to contact Indiana 211 by calling 866-211-9966 to report damage from the June 9-18 storm events.

To help establish a comprehensive assessment of damage, residents can call 866-211-9966 or visit the Indiana 211 website. Collecting assessments via this process will help IDHS determine damage estimates and develop the next course of action in the disaster recovery process.

Only residents from the following counties should submit damage reports at this time:

June 9 events:

Harrison County

June 11 events:

Carroll County
Elkhart County
Huntington County
Lake County
Porter County

June 16-18 events:

Jackson County
Jefferson County
Monroe County
Owen County
Putnam County

Other counties should reach out to their local emergency manager. All agriculture damages should be reported to the local USDA Farm Service Agency. To locate the appropriate contact, individuals can use the USDA locator tool.

06/17/2026

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National Weather Service, Has issued a Tornado Watch, for the Next 7 Hours

06/17/2026

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The forecast has changed somewhat, and the highest threat area has shifted farther south. However, we are not out of the woods. Heavy rainfall and strong winds remain possible, so continue to stay weather-aware this afternoon and into tonight. Monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action if conditions worsen.

06/17/2026

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Update to timing and location of risks. Still expecting two rounds of storms. One this afternoon while the next will be late afternoon into evening and overnight hours. Severe storms likely, with the second round. All hazards possible, including damaging to winds, large hail, and tornadoes. Flash flooding is also possible.

06/17/2026

In response to the recent severe weather that impacted our community, Mayor Long with the City of Wabash has partnered with BAM Weather to provide residents with access to reliable weather forecasting and alerting tools.

In response to the recent severe weather that impacted our community, Mayor Long with the City of Wabash has partnered with BAM Weather to provide residents with access to reliable weather forecasting and alerting tools.

All City of Wabash residents can sign up for the BAM Weather app at no cost by using this link or scanning the QR code: https://bamweather.com/community-sign-up/wabash-in

Through the BAM Weather app, residents will have access to:
** Radar tools
** Daily forecast videos
** Nowcasts
** National Weather Service and custom BAM Weather alerts
** Critical alerts that can override silenced phones
And more

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06/17/2026

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Two rounds of storms are expected today (1-5pm EDT and 5pm-12am EDT)

06/16/2026

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch #338 for a large portion of Indiana.

🕓 Issued: 4:10 PM EDT – June 16, 2026
⏰ Valid Until: 11:00 PM EDT

Counties Included:

Adams, Allen, Bartholomew, Benton, Blackford, Boone, Brown, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Delaware, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fountain, Fulton, Grant, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry, Howard, Huntington, Jasper, Jay, Johnson, Kosciusko, LaGrange, LaPorte, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Miami, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Newton, Noble, Owen, Parke, Porter, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Shelby, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Sullivan, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Vermillion, Vigo, Wabash, Warren, Wells, White, and Whitley Counties.

🌩️ Hazards Possible: • Damaging wind gusts • Large hail • Frequent lightning • Heavy rainfall • Isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out

📱 Stay weather aware this evening and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Monitor local forecasts and be prepared to seek shelter if severe weather approaches your area.

06/16/2026

Wabash County residents Weather Alerts Crisis24/CodeRed

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06/16/2026

Severe weather is possible today and tomorrow. Today's threat has been updated to a Slight Risk with two lines of storms moving through with the biggest threats damaging winds and large hail, but isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. The stronger severe weather threat is Wednesday and Wednesday night when all hazards are on the table. Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings!

06/16/2026

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Severe weather is possible today and tomorrow. Two lines of storms move through today with the best threat of producing damaging winds, but the other threats cannot be ruled out. The stronger severe weather threat is Wednesday and Wednesday night when all hazards are on the table. Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings!

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Severe weather is possible today and tomorrow. Two lines of storms move through today with the best threat of producing damaging winds, but the other threats cannot be ruled out. The stronger severe weather threat is Wednesday and Wednesday night when all hazards are on the table. Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings!