Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis weather extremes over the 155-year recordkeeping period
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Exactly 155 years ago today, the first official Weather Bureau records were taken in Indianapolis on Feb. 10, 1871.
Later on, the Weather Bureau would become the National Weather Service.
The high temperature was 28 degrees for the day, with no precipitation recorded. Low temperature records did not begin until March 1, 1871.
Indianapolis Weather Extremes over the 155-year history
HOTTEST: Our hottest temperature of 106 degrees was recorded in multiple years, all in July. Those years were 1901, 1934, and 1936.
COLDEST: Many will remember the record cold air of Jan. 19, 1994. Not only was that Indy’s coldest temperature in history at -27 degrees, but New Whiteland achieved the lowest temperature in state history at -36 degrees.
WETTEST DAY: Another weather event recent enough for people to remember. The Labor Day flood of 2003 brought record-breaking rainfall amounts to the state. Indianapolis picked up 7.20 inches on Sept. 1, 2003, alone. Over three days, Indy would get more than 8 inches. This event was one of legendary WISH-TV meteorologist Randy Ollis’ most memorable events he covered.
SNOWIEST DAY: If you asked the majority of residents in central Indiana, their first answer for the snowiest event would be the Blizzard of ’78. But, in Indianapolis, the one-day snow total was greater on March 19, 1906: 12.1 inches.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center announced it received new federal funding for facility upgrades aimed at improving care for veterans.
The funding is part of a nationwide $4.8 billion investment through the VA’s maintenance program.
In a release, hospital leaders say the upgrades will help ensure safer facilities and better care for local veterans.
The projects include repairing roofs on two buildings and replacing the parking garage sprinkler system.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “this investment is just one of the many ways the Trump Administration is making VA work better for veterans.” The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says 100,000 new veterans have been enrolled in VA health care this year, and since January 2025, 34 new VA health care facilities have opened.
In addition, 51,936 homeless Veterans across the country have been permanently housed in the 2025 fiscal year, according to the release.
“Improved facilities, equipment and infrastructure mean better care for Veterans, and these funds will enable Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center to achieve that goal,” Michael Hershman, Medical Center Director said.
“Better care for Veterans is our goal, and these projects will enable us to achieve just that.”
(WISH) — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood and platelets this month at new donation centers in Indianapolis and Noblesville.
Donors have a chance to win tickets to the June 4 Indiana Fever game vs. the Atlanta Dream and receive a beach towel while supplies last.
The drives aim to ensure a stable blood supply during summer, with specific incentives offered for donations made through May 31.
The Indianapolis center is at 1510 N. Meridian St. The Noblesville center is at 14765 Hazel Dell Crossing.
To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
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