Clark storm history
Storm events recorded in Clark, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.
510
Total events
28
Tornadoes
120
Hail
95
Floods
7
Deaths
$332.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This is a continuation of the violent long tracked tornado that began just south of Fredricksburg moved into Clark county as an EF-4 with a path width of one-third of a mile. On Dan Gray Road, many well-constructed homes were leveled. The tornado narrowed to a path width of one-q…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
An EF-3 tornado touched down near Bull Creek Road, and was on the ground intermittently before lifting near the end of Fulton Road, just short of the Ohio River. The greatest damage occurred about 10 miles east northeast of Charlestown, where a recently constructed two story home…
The Clark County emergency manager along with several media outlets reported the drowning of a 67 year old male after he reportedly drove through a flooded roadway. Several inches of rain had fallen during the previous night, flooding a portion of Tunnel Mill Road. His vehicle wa…
Slick roads from light sleet and freezing rain earlier in the day lead to a traffic fatality on Indiana State Highway 62 near Jeffersonville, Indiana. The driver lost control of her vehicle, which crossed the median and collided with another vehicle. Two people in the other vehic…
Two deaths occurred in the county. One fatality occurred when a tree limb hit a man in his home in Charlestown. Another fatality occurred in Memphis when a falling tree struck a woman. Numerous trees and power lines were downed across the county. Roofing shingles and gutters were…
A small EF1 tornado touched down briefly just northeast of Henryville. The tornado's 90mph winds felled trees in varying directions, one of which crashed onto a mobile home killing the occupant.
The National Weather Service in Louisville surveyed storm damage in southeast Clark County IN, through far northeast Jefferson KY, and into western Oldham County. Specifically the tornado traveled just southeast of the Clark County Indiana Airport, east through Utica, crossing th…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell down and caused utility poles to bend.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a large tree blocking US 31.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on power lines on Ohio Avenue.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 4 to 6 inches fell across Clark County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of 4.0-4.5 inches occurred in Clark County.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
A freeze impacted Clark County. KJVY ASOS recorded 30 degrees, CWOP stations dropped to 31-38 degrees, and AWS hit 31 degrees. Personal home weather stations reported temperatures between 29-35 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were downed in the area of 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Street and Market Street in Charlestown.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over the roadway at the intersection of State Road 62 and Market Street in Charlestown. Two vehicles became stuck in the water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Yankee Creek was overtopping a bridge on Salem Church Road near State Road 62 outside of Charlestown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down into the roadway and power lines were down on Country Lane Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage from thunderstorm winds caused a fire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto power lines and a shed near Zollman Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down in the roadway along Tunnel Mill Road.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed between Henryville and Otisco.
Hail Hail
Heil's Auction Service reported they saw quarter size hail on their security camera.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was a car stalled in water on Henryville Otisco Road at County Road 160.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees and power poles down on Charlestown Road and State Road 60.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees and power lines down between Villa Drive and Broadway Street. There was also a transformer fire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on the 900 block of Leon Prall Road near Otisco.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down near Blue Lick Road. 500 power outages were reported in the area.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Wind driven hail broke windows and caused hail drifts of 6 inches.
Hail Hail
Multiple temporary buildings were knocked over at a construction site on River Ridge Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rushing water was reported over Broom Hill Road near the 5800 block.
Flood Flood
Several flooded roads were reported in the Charlestown area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant flooding was observed on Heil Road near Silver Creek.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A swath of 6 to 11 inches of snow fell across Clark County, Indiana. In addition, light accumulation around 0.10 inches occurred.
High Wind High Wind
Clark County Emergency Management received thirty calls for downed trees and limbs, with the majority of the calls coming from Utica, Charlestown, and Otisco.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A National Weather Service damage survey team confirmed an EF0 tornado tracked between Clarksville and Sellersburg in southern Clark County. The tornado touched down just northeast of the intersection of Interstate 65 and Interstate 265. The majority of the damage was in the Silv…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large metal building on Biggs Road between Interstate 65 and US 31 had one exterior wall blown out from the inside.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down at the intersection of Blackiston Mill Road and Marlowe Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down near Charlestown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell on Main Street between Monroe and Jefferson.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on the road at the intersection of Hamburg Pike and Dutch Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was roof damage, a power line down, and trees down in Clark County.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 4 |
| 2023 | 20 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 1 |
| 2016 | 22 | 0 |
| 2015 | 37 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 22 | 3 |
| 2011 | 15 | 3 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 32 | 1 |
| 2008 | 17 | 1 |
| 2007 | 12 | 1 |
| 2006 | 24 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 2 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 |
| 1973 | 3 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 3 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |