Tornado Warning — Franklin County, Indiana
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Current Status
🌪️ Active: Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 3:06PM EDT until August 11 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
TORILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Franklin County in southeastern Indiana... Northeastern Ripley County in southeastern Indiana... Dearborn County in southeastern Indiana... Northern Boone County in northern Kentucky... West central Hamilton County in southwestern Ohio... * Until 330 PM EDT. * At 306 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Oldenburg, moving southeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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... Harrison, Batesville, Lawrenceburg, Greendale, Aurora, Bright, Hidden Valley, Cleves, Shawnee, Taylor Creek, Miami Heights, Blue Jay, Mack, Guilford, Wilmington, Logan, Manchester, Grandview, Sunman, and Addyston. This includes
Effective August 11, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Tornado Warning
Severity
extreme
Issued By
NWS Wilmington OH
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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. To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Also In Effect For
This same Tornado Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Tornado Warning mean for Franklin County, Indiana?
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Is this Tornado Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 hour ago). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Tornado Warning alerts for Franklin County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Franklin County, Indiana as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Tornado Warning is also in effect for Ripley County.