Tornado emergency issued for Knox, Indiana, as confirmed tornado approached on March 10 – Photo

The National Weather Service issued a tornado emergency for Knox, Indiana, at 8:37 p.m. CDT on March 10, 2026, after spotters confirmed a large tornado near the city. Forecasters urged residents to take cover immediately. The warning was in effect until 9 p.m. CDT.

A National Weather Service survey later rated the tornado EF2, with estimated peak winds of 115 mph. It caused damage in Starke County west of Knox.