Lake Village tornado damage: ‘Terrifying’ videos of twister's aftermath near Roselawn; possible casualties

A tornado hit Lake Village and Roselawn. Unconfirmed reports say casualties, but authorities have not verified. Videos of the aftermath surfaced.

Updated on: Mar 11, 2026 7:49 AM IST

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The tornado that swept through Lake Village via Roselawn in Indiana caused massive damage. Amid the tornado, the Lake Village area was placed under a tornado warning by the NWS till 7:30p CDT and asked residents to take shelter.

Significant damage was reported in the aftermath of the tornado. JP Midwest Storm Chasers, a weather observer tracking the storm, reported on Facebook that two casualties might have taken place due to the tornado. Some posts claimed that two houses have completely been wiped out.

However, as of now, authorities have not confirmed causalities.

Here are videos shared by Live Storm Chasers that showed a massive first responders' presence in several areas of Lake Village after the tornado passed through the area.

Here are some more visuals coming out of Lake Village:

Also read: Wheatfield, Indiana, tornado: Visuals show massive twister as sirens blare in Crown Point

Newton County Sheriff Provides Update

Newton County Sheriff and the Lake Township Fire Department chief Rob Churchill provided an update on the condition in Lake Village after the tornado touchdown. In a video on Facebook posted by the Sheriff's office, Churchill said that multiple tents are open for the victims of the tornado.

“We have multiple homes destroyed. Lake Village took a direct hit, so please stay away from the area,” Churchill said.

The Sheriff added that a shelter home has been set up at North Newton Junior High School where victims with damaged homes can spend the night. Buses from Lake Village to the school will run, the Sheriff said.

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