A confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado is actively approaching Fort Branch, Indiana and is expected to cross Highway 41. Radar imagery shows a clear debris ball at the location of the tornado, providing definitive confirmation that this storm is on the ground and causing significant destruction right now. If you are in Fort Branch or surrounding areas, seek shelter immediately. There is no time to wait.
What Radar Is Showing Right Now
Three separate radar panels from KVWX paint an alarming and clear picture of what is happening near Fort Branch at this moment:
Correlation Coefficient Panel (Left): Shows a stark and unmistakable debris ball highlighted by the yellow circle just west of Fort Branch. The mixed colors of white, green, and brown within that circle represent actual debris being lofted into the atmosphere by the tornado, including pieces of structures, trees, soil and other material being ripped from the ground. This is one of the most definitive radar confirmations that a tornado is causing catastrophic damage at ground level right now.
Reflectivity Panel (Right): Shows an intense hook echo structure with extremely high radar returns in deep red and orange surrounding the circulation near Fort Branch. The tight core of the storm is clearly visible with the rotation signature highlighted by the yellow circle, confirming a well-organized and violent tornado is embedded within this supercell.
Communities in Immediate Danger Right Now
The tornado is tracking toward Fort Branch and will cross Highway 41. Every second matters for residents in the following communities:
- Fort Branch, Indiana
- Owensville, Indiana
- Haubstadt, Indiana
- Cynthiana, Indiana
- Areas along Highway 41
What a Debris Ball on Radar Means
A debris ball is not a forecast or a possibility. It is real time radar confirmation that a tornado is actively on the ground and destroying structures at that exact location. The debris being detected by the KVWX radar represents physical material being pulled from the earth and lofted high enough into the atmosphere to be detected by radar equipment miles away…