A significant weather event has struck Indiana, leading to multiple tornado touchdowns and extensive damage across the region. Northern Monroe County has reported severe damage, including the destruction of 17 homes after a tornado struck Elkhart County. Additionally, at least two radar-confirmed tornadoes hit southern Indiana, impacting areas near Dearborn County where one person was injured. Tornado watches have been issued for 47 counties, including the Indianapolis area, as severe storms continue to trigger warnings and cause flooding. Emergency management officials are assessing the impact and coordinating relief efforts in affected counties, with reports of downed trees and power lines hampering recovery efforts. The National Weather Service has confirmed at least 21 tornadoes across the state as cleanup continues in communities like Merrillville, which suffered devastating damage from an EF-2 tornado.