Muncie Tornado: Severe weather leaves Ball State University and Anderson without power

A tornado was spotted near Muncie, Indiana. Students at Ball State University were asked to shelter in place. 7,000 people were without power in Delaware County

Updated on: Apr 3, 2025, 08:42:57 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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A tornado was confirmed near Muncie, Indiana, on Wednesday night.

A tornado was confirmed near Muncie, Indiana. (Pixabay)

According to the National Weather Service, “At 10:02 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles south of Matthews, or 8 miles northwest of Muncie, moving northeast at 70 mph.”

Students at Ball State University were asked to shelter in place. The university in located in Muncie, Delaware County.

Power outages were reported in Ball State University and parts of Anderson as a result of the storm. According to power outage.us, more than 7,000 people were without power in Delaware County as of 10:45 PM EDT.

Downed power lines have been reported in multiple areas. Indiana 28 has been closed to traffic north of Muncie to facilitate the removal of these lines, according to Star Press.

Also Read: Memphis tornado tracker: Supercell spotted west of Tennessee city, warning issued

Tornadoes spotted near Indianapolis

Tornado damage has been reported in Brownsburg following a violent twister that struck the area on Wednesday night. A building collapsed, and the Sur La Table warehouse, a supply store in Brownsburg, also sustained structural damage. Authorities have not yet released a statement regarding the collapse, and there is no confirmation about whether anyone was trapped under the debris. Brownsburg, located in Hendricks County, is a suburb of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Additionally, a tornado was also observed on the ground in Carmel, Indiana, a suburb located north of Indianapolis.

Also Read: Indianapolis power outage: Over 135,000 without power after tornado spotted in Carmel

Tornado Watch

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for the following counties and cities in Indiana until 4 AM EDT, Thursday -

Counties Included (11 Total)

Central Indiana

Bartholomew

Decatur

Hancock

Madison

Rush

Shelby

East Central Indiana

Delaware

Henry

Randolph

South Central Indiana

Jackson

Southeast Indiana

Jennings

Cities Included

Anderson

Columbus

Farmland

Greenfield

Greensburg

Muncie

New Castle

North Vernon

Parker City

Rushville

Seymour

Shelbyville

Union City

Winchester

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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