Indianapolis tornado
Definition
A violent rotating column of air, or tornado, that forms in thunderstorms and strikes or threatens the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The area in Marion County has recorded 47 tornadoes between 1950 and 2025.
Refers to severe weather events involving tornado warnings or damage in Indianapolis, such as the devastating storms in late April 2026 that prompted residents to dig out from fallen trees and debris.
Examples
The Indianapolis tornado turned the Circle City into a giant game of pinball, bouncing semis like they were bumpers.
After the Indianapolis tornado, locals joked that even the winds couldn't blow the Colts into the playoffs.
Surviving the Indianapolis tornado felt like outrunning the competition at the Indy 500—minus the checkered flag.
The Indianapolis tornado left the skyline looking like a bad hair day for the entire city.