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National Weather Service Confirms at Least 13 Tornadoes in June 11 Severe Weather Outbreak
The National Weather Service confirmed at least 13 tornadoes from a severe weather event on June 11, 2026, after conducting surveys between June 12 and June 15. Officials said they were still reviewing media and damage reports, and that final tornado tracks would be added to the agency's map when complete.
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Who
National Weather Service
What
confirmed at least 13 tornadoes
When
June 11, 2026
Where
Northern Indiana
- confirmed at least 13 tornadoes
- conducted damage surveys
- continued reviewing photos, videos and damage reports
- said final tornado tracks will be added to its tornado map
- National Weather Service
The National Weather Service said it had confirmed at least 13 tornadoes from a severe weather event that struck on June 11, 2026. The confirmations were based on damage surveys carried out between June 12 and June 15.
The agency said it was still reviewing photos, videos and damage reports from the outbreak. It said final tornado tracks would be posted to its tornado map once they are completed and finalized.
The weather service also published a description of the Enhanced Fujita scale used to rate tornado strength, ranging from EF0, or weak, to EF5, or catastrophic. The event page included wind and rainfall reports from parts of Indiana and nearby areas as forecasters continued assessing the storm's impact.
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Why This Matters
For residents, emergency planners, insurers, and local businesses, confirmed tornado counts and final track maps help clarify where the highest risk and damage concentrations were, which supports recovery, claims handling, and future preparedness. Ongoing survey updates can change the official severity picture, so people in affected areas should monitor the National Weather Service map and local alerts before making cleanup, repair, or travel decisions.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 11, 2026
WireA severe weather outbreak and tornado-producing storm system affected parts of the region.
Jun 12, 2026
WireThe National Weather Service began damage surveys and issued preliminary wind and rainfall reports.
Jun 16, 2026
WireThe weather service said at least 13 tornadoes had been confirmed.