How many tornadoes and tornado warnings have we seen in Michiana in 2026 so far?
The data reveals elevated activity across the Michiana region
MICHIANA (WNDU) - Thursday night’s severe storms prompted WNDU First Alert Meteorologist Andrew Whitmyer to compile tornado data for 2026.
After consulting with different NWS offices, the data reveals elevated activity across the Michiana region.
**Note: Some of these numbers will change once surveys are done from Thursday night’s storms.**
Michiana WNDU DMA
Michiana has seen 24 tornado warnings issued so far this year as of Thursday night. Eleven warnings came Thursday night alone from the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana for its entire coverage area, and nine of those fell within the WNDU viewing area.
Five tornadoes were confirmed on the ground this year in Michiana as of Thursday night. That number could change once surveys are completed from Thursday night’s storms.
Indiana
Indiana has recorded 72 tornado warnings issued so far in 2026 as of Thursday night. Nineteen tornadoes were confirmed on the ground, but that number will change pending storm surveys.
Michigan
Michigan has recorded 52 tornado warnings issued so far in 2026 as of Thursday night. Eighteen tornadoes were confirmed on the ground, but that number will also change pending storm surveys.
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