Sgt. Clark Parrott of the Missouri Highway Patrol said at least one person was killed in southeast Missouri, KFVS-TV reported, while part of a warehouse collapsed in a suburb of Indianapolis, temporarily trapping at least one person inside. In northeast Arkansas a rare tornado emergency was issued as debris flew thousands of feet in the air.

Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The National Weather Service on Thursday afternoon confirmed that an EF2 tornado touched down Wednesday night just east of Brownsburg.

We had multiple debris signatures in the radar beam across central Indiana, confirming tornadoes. However, the actual paths will be confirmed by the NWS.

About 50 soldiers based in units in the southern Indiana cities of Jasper, Vincennes and Seymour will assist Hoosiers with damage assessments, recovery efforts and flooding prevention in an effort nicknamed Operation Sandcastle, the governor’s office says.

Tornados have been reported in at least eight states this week, after powerful storms swept across the country.

A line of strong storms—including reported tornadoes in Brownsburg and Carmel—passed through central Indiana on Wednesday night, creating power outages and flooding, downing trees and damaging buildings.

A viral video captured the moment a Gary resident and his son saved their family dog just moments before a tornado swept through and destroyed their backyard.

Watches typically cover extensive areas, sometimes spanning multiple counties or states, and can remain in effect for several hours. During a watch, it's advisable to stay vigilant, monitor weather updates, and be prepared to seek shelter if conditions deteriorate.

Severe weather causes widespread damage in Indiana, leaving over 100,000 without power. Cleanup efforts are underway, with multiple school districts switching to e-learning.