Bartholomew County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
20
Tornado reports
66
Hail reports
60
Floods since 1996
420
All events
5
Deaths
$285.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Bartholomew County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 20 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
EF0EF1EF2EF3EF4EF5Unrated
Year by year
All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
The exact time is unknown, but the victim chose to stay in his home near the river when moderate to major flooding was ongoing. He was found 5 days later having drowned.
Fox 59 reported that a missing kayaker was found dead Friday, April 6th not far from where his kayak was found earlier in the day. The DNR said his body was found about 100 yards away from his kayak, located between Tannehill Bridge and Lowell Bridge on the Driftwood River. It is…
Two to three inches of snow fell across Bartholomew county. Truck driver Terry L. Ingle, 58, of Greentown, died when his semi-truck slid out of control on Interstate 65 near Columbus. The truck crossed the median, opposite lanes, and crashed into brush in a wooded area.
A man was driving home from work on Saturday June 7th on County Road 550 North near County Road 475 East when the flooded Haw Creek pushed his vehicle about 300 yards off the road. He was advised to stay in his vehicle, however he tried to walk away. He drowned around 1230 EST on…
A man drowned the afternoon of Saturday June 7th after his car was swept off the road near the flooded Haw Creek. He got out of his car and tried to walk back to his house. He then drowned in the flood waters.
The tornado produced nearly continuous, yet mainly EF1-intensity damage across its relatively long track from about one mile west-southwest of the Rosstown community to about one mile south-southeast of Newbern. Beginning just east of Interstate 65, damage occurred on the northwe…
State Road 46 and State Road 11 are closed due to flash flooding from heavy rainfall. The hospital in Columbus was evacuated and water entered the building due to the flooding of Haw Creek. Houses were flooded with residents stranded. Several bridges collapsed and were washed awa…
Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Bartholomew County, including in Columbus, due to heavy rain.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A stretch of excessive heat began on the 30th with a peak heat index value of 105F recorded at the Columbus AWOS. This event continued into July.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado with 0.49 miles path length, and path width of 85 yards moved through portions of Bartholomew County. The tornado began east of US Highway 31 and continued northeast through a tree line and into a corn field. A convergent wind pattern was noted. Peak winds were 85…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Thunderstorm rainfall of up to 2.50 inches in under 1.5 hours produced flash flooding in the Columbus area, closing County Road 525 East at Base Road, with water also on US Highway 11 just south of County Road 650 South.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the KBAK AWOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree onto a camper. Additional sporadic damage reported in the western and southern portions of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a 15 inch diameter tree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 1.5 ft diameter pine tree snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts 7 ft off the ground along with another tree snapped nearby.
High Wind High Wind
Non-thunderstorm wind gusts downed multiple trees and wires across the county.
Flood Flood
Clifty Creek, rose through minor flood stage late on the 4th in Columbus, which was amplified by additional isolated downpours during the afternoon that totaled mainly 0.10-0.50 inches. Twelve homeless individuals and three dogs had to be water rescued from their encampment under…
Hail Hail
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures during the 26-27th overnight were as low as 0F, while breezy winds were sustained as high as 15-20 mph...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -20F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 12.0 to 14.8 inches. A Travel Warning was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 14th were as low as -3F, with sustained winds around 10 mph...resulting in marginal extreme wind chills as low as -20F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 4.6 to 6.4 inches. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts blew down a large tree and fence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed multiple trees and wires across the county with a few roads blocked. Report of one tree on the roof of a house in Columbus. Another report of a tree on top of four to six unoccupied vehicles. No injuries occurred.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large billboard blown over by thunderstorm wind gusts. Measured 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust by a trained spotter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts sheared off two 18-inch diameter live trees approximately 50 feet up and they fell on a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Twenty-inch diameter live tree was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts split a twelve-inch diameter pine tree in half.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads closed across the county due to flash flooding. 2 dams went into elevated risk for failure. Total rainfall was between 1.7 and 2.5 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees of unknown size downed and partially debarked by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn roof was blown off and a trailer was blown over by thunderstorm wind gusts along with several nearby reports of tree and tree limb damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts across the western portions of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds snapped two wooden power poles and a center-pivot sprinkler was overturned in the field north of County Road 800 North.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 3.5 to 5.0 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 7.0 to 11.5 inches. A Travel Warning was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
High Wind High Wind
Non-thunderstorm winds at 1545 EST gusted to a measured 58 MPH at the KBAK AWOS, multiple trees were reported down across the county. At least 2500 homes were without power during the event.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds consistent with a brief microburst downed oak and hickory trees into a metal pole barn at 5850 West County Road 100 South. Damage continued for about 0.5 miles east laying down crops.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A live and well established pine tree was snapped at the base by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 3.5 to 5.3 inches, with criteria snowfall over the northwestern half of the county. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Drought Drought
Severe drought intensity that had begun on December 19, 2023 for all but far northern portions of Bartholomew County, then continued into January. Following 2-week precipitation totals of 2.30 to 3.30 inches, severe drought then ended with a downgrade to moderate drought on the c…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 1 |
| 2025 | 20 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 20 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 29 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 1 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 29 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 5 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973 | 2 | 2 |
| 1971 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 3 | 2 |
| 1957 | 4 | 1 |
Search your address
See every tornado that passed within 25 miles of a place in Bartholomew County, measured to its path.
We couldn’t get your location. Check that location access is allowed for this site, or type an address.