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Bloomington Cleans Up After Severe Storm Damage
Neighbors without power and some homes missing roofs after suspected tornado hits west side of city.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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A suspected tornado ripped through the west side of Bloomington, Indiana on the evening of February 19, causing significant damage to homes and businesses in the Fieldstone/Stonechase neighborhood. Roofs were blown off, windows were shattered, and power lines were downed, leaving many residents without electricity. The Monroe County Humane Association also suffered damage to its vet clinic and animal shelter, but thankfully all people and animals are reported to be safe.
Why it matters
Severe weather events like this tornado can have a devastating impact on local communities, causing property damage, power outages, and disrupting daily life. The cleanup and recovery efforts will be critical in helping Bloomington residents get back on their feet after this storm.
The details
The storm struck around 7 p.m. on February 19, with a suspected tornado ripping through the Fieldstone/Stonechase neighborhood. Homes suffered varying degrees of roof, gutter, and siding damage, while some windows were blown out entirely. Power lines were also downed, leaving many residents without electricity. The Monroe County Humane Association's vet clinic and animal shelter also sustained damage, with parts of the roof torn off and a shed ripped apart, though all people and animals are reported safe.
- The storm struck around 7 p.m. on February 19.
- As of Friday afternoon, some residents were still without power.
The players
Carolyn Tilford
A resident of the Fieldstone/Stonechase neighborhood whose roof was blown off the back of her home of 25 years.
Charlotte Barker
A neighbor who is bringing hot chocolate and helping others in the community.
Andrew Krebbs
The executive director of the Monroe County Humane Association, whose vet clinic and animal shelter sustained damage from the storm.
What they’re saying
“We didn't know what was going to happen. We were terrified. My husband and I were holding onto each other and it was like, 'Oh my gosh,' you know. We were just praying to God.”
— Carolyn Tilford, Resident (wthr.com)
“Getting here this morning was a little emotional, overwhelming. Really just thankful all the people, animals are okay. If it happened a few hours earlier, we would've been having a different conversation.”
— Andrew Krebbs, Executive Director, Monroe County Humane Association (wthr.com)
What’s next
Local authorities and utility companies will continue to work on restoring power and assessing the full extent of the damage in the coming days. Residents will need to coordinate with their insurance providers to begin the process of repairing their homes.
The takeaway
This severe storm serves as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness and the resilience of local communities in the face of natural disasters. The cleanup and recovery efforts will be crucial in helping Bloomington bounce back from this event.
