Flooding and Tornado Warning Disrupt Gen Con in Indianapolis
Flooding and Tornado Warning Disrupt Gen Con in Indianapolis
US · Published Aug 2, 2026
Severe weather impacted the Gen Con gaming convention at the Indiana Convention Center on August 1,
Heavy rain caused a ceiling leak in Hall B, leading to flooding in multiple areas, including entrances and hallways. Attendees were evacuated to safer locations, such as tunnels connecting the convention center to Lucas Oil Stadium, following a tornado warning issued for Indianapolis. Flood warnings remain in effect across central Indiana until August 2, with additional storms expected to persist through August

Impact & Risks

The flooding disrupted activities at Gen Con, the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America, which attracts over 70,000 visitors annually. Attendees faced safety risks due to the flooding and tornado warning, prompting evacuations to secure areas. Vendors reported minimal damage to their exhibits, but the situation highlighted the potential for further disruptions as storms are forecasted to continue in the region. Flood warnings across central Indiana indicate a heightened risk of localized flooding in low-lying areas.

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