EF0 Tornado Touches Down in Indianapolis
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a weak EF0 tornado briefly touched down in Indianapolis on Saturday afternoon, causing minor damage including uprooting a tree.
Indianapolis, IN, August 3, 2026 —
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a weak EF0 tornado touched down in Indianapolis on Saturday afternoon. The tornado’s touchdown was brief and caused minor damage in the area.
The most significant damage reported was an uprooted tree. The National Weather Service has not provided further details on the tornado’s path or the exact duration of its touchdown.
The strength of the tornado was classified as EF0, which is the weakest category on the Enhanced Fujita scale. EF0 tornadoes have estimated wind speeds between 65-85 miles per hour and can cause minor damage, such as peeling shingles off roofs, snapping or bending signs, and uprooting trees.
Further information regarding the specific location of the touchdown within Indianapolis and the extent of any other unreported damage was not immediately available. The National Weather Service continues to monitor weather conditions.
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