Boone storm history
Storm events recorded in Boone, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.
476
Total events
34
Tornadoes
128
Hail
52
Floods
21
Deaths
$34.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Thunderstorm winds at 904 Edwards Drive pushed over a boom lift that was 125 feet high. An adult male in the boom at the time of the strong winds was killed.
WXIN reported heavy snowfall in central Indiana causing slick roads and hazardous driving conditions. State police and the Lebanon Police Department responded to a crash on northbound Interstate 65 around 1:30 PM. An estimated 40 vehicles were involved in a series of crashes from…
A tornado associated with a low-topped supercell touched down a quarter of a mile south of the Boone/Hendricks county line in Hendricks county. The tornado continued northeast through Jamestown and into Boone county causing significant damage to a dozen homes. 2 homes had their r…
The Montgomery County tornado entered Boone County at 0008 EST near Interstate 74 and moved through the south side of the town of Advance before lifting near County Roads 325S and 700W. Nine homes were destroyed and 28 were damaged in Advance. Two businesses received major damage…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 14th were as low as -10F, with sustained winds around 10-15 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -31F through 1200 EST. Marginally extreme low wind chills returned on the 14th at 2000 EST amid temperatures as low as -14F and sustaine…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 4.5 to 6.9 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall ranged from 2.6 to 4.4 inches. Despite snowfall not reaching 5.0-inch criteria within the zone, extensive travel impacts occurred due to the holiday weekend.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large maple tree with an estimated 4.5-foot diameter base. The tree had health issues in the base, but was otherwise alive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
AWOS measured a 63 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several reports of flooded roads with water impacting both US 52 and Interstate 65 in northern Boone County. Total rainfall was as high as 4.2 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage caused by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 70 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location along with 1 inch hail.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines downed by thunderstorm winds breaking tree limbs.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 21st were as low as 0F, with sustained winds around 17 mph...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -21F. Temperatures earlier in the morning of the 22nd were as low as -3F, with sustained winds around 10...resulting in marginally…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 1.5 to 9.5 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
High Wind High Wind
Non-thunderstorm winds downed tree onto a house in Jamestown. At least 800 homes were without power during the event.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 3.9 to 5.5 inches.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures early on the 14th were as low as -7F, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -33F through 1700 EST. Extreme low wind chills returned on the 15th at 400 EST amid temperatures as low as -9 and sustained winds around …
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on the afternoon of August 24th. Heat index values were from measured temperature and dewpoint at the TYQ AWOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 59 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the KTYQ AWOS.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm hail as large as hen eggs fell across far northern Boone County from Mechanicsburg and east.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm hail continued into far northeastern Boone County, with hailstones as large as tennis balls.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused minor roof damage and downed several smaller tree limbs in northeastern Boone County.
Hail Hail
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Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two semi trucks were blown by thunderstorm wind gusts on Interstate 65 near mile marker 136.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Continuation from Montgomery County of the secondary, EF0 tornado (that tracked just southeast of the nearby, multi-county EF2 tornado). A barn just west of the Montgomery-Boone county line was partially destroyed by 85 mph winds, with debris blown into Boone County and one-quart…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Continuation of the Montgomery County EF1 tornado, which ultimately entered Clinton County before reaching EF2 intensity, (a secondary, weaker EF0 tornado simultaneously crossed from Montgomery to Boone County, tracking about 1.0-1.5 miles southeast of this tornado). Damage along…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds from a squall line bookend destroyed a barn west of Thorntown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -11F, while strong winds gusted as high as 51 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -42F. Snowfall as great as 2.0 inches combined with the strong winds to produce blowing snow and drifting snow, with visibility as low as 1…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -11F, while strong winds gusted as high as 51 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -42F.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 2 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 1 |
| 2016 | 8 | 2 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 27 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 2 |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 | 30 | 1 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 22 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 2 |
| 2003 | 26 | 3 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | 10 | 5 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 9 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 4 | 4 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 4 | 3 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |