WARSAW, Indiana — A tornado that struck northern Indiana in the late night hours of June 11 was more powerful than many residents realized — and new federal survey data reveals just how close several communities came to a far worse outcome.
National Weather Service survey teams have officially confirmed two additional tornadoes from the June 11 severe weather outbreak, raising the total number of confirmed tornadoes from that single night to 11 — with investigators warning that number could still climb.
The more powerful of the two newly confirmed twisters touched down at 10:22 p.m. EDT in Marshall County and carved a path northeast into Kosciusko County before finally lifting at 11:27 p.m. — a full 65 minutes on the ground. Rated EF-1, the tornado reached peak winds of 100 mph, traveled 3.4 miles, and stretched 300 yards wide at its peak.
By comparison, a football field is 53 yards wide.
Minutes earlier, a separate EF-0 tornado had already touched down near Argos at 10:12 p.m., producing 70 mph winds and staying on the ground for approximately three minutes, traveling nearly two miles.
Neither tornado resulted in reported injuries or fatalities — an outcome that officials say may reflect as much luck as preparation, given the late hour and rural terrain.
Communities in and around Argos, Bourbon, Plymouth, and rural sections of both Marshall and Kosciusko counties sustained storm damage as multiple rotating storms moved through the region within a narrow window of time.
Survey teams remain in the field. Officials have not ruled out additional tornado confirmations as crews continue evaluating storm tracks across northern Indiana from the same outbreak.
Residents who observed damage or have photos are urged to contact their local emergency management agency to assist with the ongoing assessment.
