Carroll County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
22
Tornado reports
52
Hail reports
50
Floods since 1996
337
All events
3
Deaths
$27.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Carroll County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 21 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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 F4 Tornado
The path of the tornado was intermittent. The tornado touched down northwest of Lafayette just before midnight, and then moved northeast at a forward speed of about 60 mph. The tornado crossed into Carroll County at 1212 EST and then lifted. Eleven single family homes were destro…
Tornado F3 Tornado
The Indianapolis Star reported Kasey A. Schnepp, 40, lost his life after losing control of his Ford sedan on US 421 and sliding sideways into the path of a Delphi school bus. The bus driver and 11 students suffered minor injuries. The accident occurred outside the town of Delphi,…
Record flooding occurred along the Tippecanoe River downstream of Oakdale Dam in Carroll County due to heavy rain and snow melt. At least 330 homes in Carroll County met preliminary qualifications to be considered destroyed.
Hail Hail
Multiple reports of 1.25 inch hail in Carroll County.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 with path length of 3.38 miles and a path width of 75 yards impacted portions of western Carroll County. The peak winds were 80 mph and the tornado impacted several homes near the Tippecanoe River along with a few hog barns northwest of Delphi.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado with path length of 0.27 miles and a path width of 25 yards impacted portions of northeast Carroll County. The peak wind was 70 mph with the damage limited to a grove of trees where drone footage showed clear convergence.
Drought Drought
April began with Severe Drought (D2) near and north-northwest of Camden, but following 2.20 to 3.60 inches of rainfall in only 1 week, on April 7th this area improved two drought intensity levels to Abnormally Dry (D0).
High Wind High Wind
A non-thunderstorm wind gust at 1323EST downed tree branch near Camden.
Drought Drought
D3 conditions at the start of the month for much of the county worsened on March 3rd to cover the entire county before heavy rains began to trim the D3 back down on the March 17th issuance and weekly afterwards through the end of the month. D3 conditions ended on the March 24th i…
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
Precipitation totaled only around 0.70 inches across the month of February. This maintained D2 conditions across southwestern Carroll county with D3 conditions across the rest of the county. These drought conditions continued into at least March 2026.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
On the 26th morning into the early evening, temperatures were as low as -5F, with sustained winds around 10 mph...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -21F. During the 26th late evening into the overnight, temperatures were as low as -4F, with sustained winds aro…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts up to 8.5 inches were reported. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Drought Drought
Precipitation totaled only around 0.75 inches across the month of January. This maintained D2 conditions across much of Carroll county with D3 conditions in the northeast. On the January 6th update, D3 expanded to cover much of the county. These drought conditions continued into …
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 14th were as low as -7F, with sustained winds around 10 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -24F.
Drought Drought
Precipitation totals of only around 1.25 inches fell across the month of December. This maintained D2 condition across smuch of Carroll county with D3 conditions in the northeast. There were no changes to its status through the month. These drought conditions continued into at le…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 6.3 to 8.4 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Drought Drought
Rainfall totals of only 1.10 to 1.30 inches through the first four weeks of November maintained D3 conditions over northeast and east-central Carroll County, and D2 conditions over the rest of Carroll County, excluding far southwestern corners; overall dry conditions continued an…
Drought Drought
Well below normal rainfall through September and nearly all of October allowed D2 conditions to persist or intensify over all but far-western Carroll County through the month, with D3 beginning for areas northeast of Flora on October 7th. Subsequent dry conditions maintained D2 a…
Drought Drought
Rainfall amounts of only 1.22 inches over the month of September combined with amounts of less than an inch in August caused Severe Drought intensity to begin on September 30, 2025 across most of Carroll County. D2 conditions then continued into October.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 63 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few structures sustained minor damage caused by thunderstorm winds across the county with a centralized location near Delphi.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 64 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dozens of trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts near Delphi and points to the northeast.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 21st were as low as -1F, with sustained winds around 14 mph...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -20F.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought intensity began on October 22, 2024 across the northern tier of Carroll County, and expanded to all of Carroll County on October 29, 2024, continuing across the entire county during November 2024 amid below normal precipitation. Well above normal precipitation in D…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought intensity that had begun on October 22, 2024 across the northern tier of Carroll County, and expanded to all of Carroll County on October 29, 2024, continued into December 2024 amid below normal monthly precipitation around 1.50 to 2.25 inches.
Drought Drought
Less than 0.10 inches of rainfall since late September caused Severe Drought (D2) intensity to begin on October 22, 2024 across the northern tier of Carroll County. D2 expanded southward to all of Carroll County on October 29, 2024.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A hog barned was damaged by a locally stronger thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts onto a house. Other trees in the yard snapped.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 5.0 to 5.8 inches.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures early on the 14th were as low as -9F, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -35F through 1600 EST. Extreme low wind chills returned on the 15th at 100 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 23rd. Heat index values were from measured temperature and dewpoint at the MCX AWOS.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Public videos and pictures confirmed a landspout tornado developed west-northwest of Flora and moved to the east-southeast over fields. One video showed the landspout moving through powerlines. No damage occurred.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A burst of snow fell through the morning of the 25th, with snowfall across the county likely ranging from 4.0 to 6.0 inches, given nearby reports. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of the snow's high liquid water content on road conditions.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -10F, while strong winds gusted as high as 53 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -41F. 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 -10F, while strong winds gusted as high as 53 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -41F.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds removed the roof from a large metal garage and deposited it a short distance away.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm gust observed at County Roads 500 North and 225 East. Hail about 0.5 inches in diameter lasted about 5 minutes. Winds blew down a 2 inch limb from a healthy hardwood tree on North Monroe Street in Camden.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 12 to 15.5 inches with the greatest reported total in Camden. A Travel Warning was issued for the county which is the highest level of local travel advisory due to the extreme impacts of the snow on road conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines down by thunderstorm wind gusts across Carroll County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage caused by thunderstorm wing gusts along the White and Carroll county line. There was some additional tree damage slightly to the east.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Ten trees were downed across the eastern portions of the county by thunderstorm wind gusts with no specific location noted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tv media received a photograph from a viewer of metal roofing removed from a small barn by thunderstorm wind gusts. The viewer also reported small limbs down.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was estimated to be 6 to 8 inches deep on State Road 18 between County Roads 300 East and 350 East. Water was also estimated to be 5 to 6 inches and deep flowing across County Road 350 East just south of State Road 18.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A National Weather Service damage survey found the first tornado of the episode was an EF1 with maximum winds of 95 mph and a path length of 2.17 miles, which included both Tippecanoe and Carroll Counties. Upon the tornado crossing into Carroll County, a farm on the east side of …
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 2 |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 2 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 1 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 2 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 1 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 1 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 4 | 2 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |
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