On Aug. 11, 2026 a confirmed derecho impacted the state and resulted in widespread damaging winds, at least two tornadoes, large hail and flash flooding. Persistent rainfall remained in the area due to high moisture and extreme instability.
This page will serve as an information hub related to this event and will continually be updated with new information and resources when they become available.
Answers to frequently asked questions as well as helpful resources can be found below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contacting Insurance
Residents should contact their insurance carrier if you have insurance.
State Disaster Relief Fund Application
If your primary residence has been impacted by the Aug. 11, 2026, disaster (E.O. 26-21), you may qualify for an individual assistance grant. However, please be aware, assistance under this program is limited to uninsured damages of eligible items occurring at your primary residence, if located in a jurisdiction that has issued a local disaster declaration and for which state assistance is necessary. Eligible items include certain home repairs, essential furnishings, essential appliances, essential tools, debris removal, medical devices, and essential transportation. Additional information on items that qualify under this program can be found here: SDRF Eligible Items
If you believe you meet these requirements and would like to request individual assistance from the state disaster relief fund, you may submit an application by clicking the button below.
Following receipt of an application, IDHS will review to determine whether you qualify for assistance and may request additional information to process your claim.
Indiana 211
Residents from the following counties are asked to contact Indiana 211 to report storm damage from the severe storm that occurred Aug. 11, 2026.: Lake, LaPorte, Fayette, Porter, Madison, Franklin, Henry, Pulaski, Pike, Wayne, Dearborn, Newton, Delaware, Randolph, Hamilton, Morgan, Tipton, Marshall, Marion, Miami and Cass
To help establish a comprehensive assessment of damage, residents can call 211 or 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.
American Red Cross Resource Directory
The Red Cross Resource Directory provides listings of organizations for a variety of needs, including housing, food, transit, health and legal. Search based on ZIP Code, keyword or program name.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Households that receive SNAP benefits who lost food due to storm damage or power outages may be eligible for replacement benefits. Affected individuals will need to submit an affidavit for replacement benefits. The affidavit must be submitted within 10 days of the event and the loss (due to power outage, flood, etc.) must be verified.
The document may be uploaded to the FSSA Benefits Portal, faxed 888-436-9199 or dropped off at any Division of Family Resources’ office.
Disaster Declaration Process
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The American Red Cross
You can help people affected by disasters just like this one and countless other crises by making a donation to American Red Cross Disaster Relief.
American Red Cross
For those looking to volunteer with recovery efforts please visit the American Red Cross Volunteer website.
National Emergency Declaration 3651 - Indiana
National declarations have been announced for 53 Indiana counties. FEMA has provided the following map: EM-3651 Indiana Severe Weather
More information can be found on FEMA's EM-3651 webpage.
Event Fatalities
Seven (7) disaster related fatalities have occurred as of 2 p.m. on Aug. 18, 2026. These occurred in the following counties: Delaware, Jennings, Lake, LaPorte, Henry and Porter
One (1) additional fatality has yet to be determined if it was event related. This occurred in the following counties: Monroe
Power Outages
As of 2 p.m. on Aug. 18, 2026, there are 98,824 power outages across the state.
