Elkhart County, Indiana FirstAlerts

Everything reported for Elkhart County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.

• Severe WeatherSep 3, 2026, 1:53 a.m. ETUnited States

  Heat Advisory Issued for Elkhart, Lagrange, Steuben and Surrounding Counties

  The National Weather Service warns of heat index values around 100 degrees until 8 PM EDT this evening.

• Severe WeatherAug 31, 2026, 1:08 p.m. ETUnited States

  Heat Advisory Issued for Elkhart, Lagrange, Steuben and Other Areas

  The National Weather Service warns of heat index values up to 104 degrees from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening for parts of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

• Mass Casualty IncidentsAug 10, 2026, 10:54 p.m. ETSouth Bend, Indiana, United States

  One killed, 10 injured in shooting outside South Bend bar

  Police identified the man who died as 27-year-old Brandon Williams after gunfire outside Kelly's Pub on Mishawaka Avenue early on June 23, 2019.

• Mass Casualty IncidentsAug 8, 2026, 10:59 p.m. ETSouth Bend, Indiana, United States

  Police respond to reported shooting at Eddy Street Commons in South Bend

  South Bend Police are asking the public to avoid the area after a call came in just after midnight; the situation is developing.