Clay 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.
9
Tornado reports
44
Hail reports
45
Floods since 1996
277
All events
3
Deaths
$47.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Clay County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 9 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.
Indiana State Police relayed through media that icy conditions on Interstate 70 near the westbound 24 mile marker caused a vehicle to lose control and strike a tree. 3 adults died from the collision while a minor sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Flooding occurred along the Eel River in Clay County, including near Bowling Green, due to heavy rainfall.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado with path length of 6.64 miles and a path width of 300 yards began in eastern Vigo County before moving into Clay county. Within Clay county the peak width was 300 yards, path length of 4.5 miles and peak winds of 110 mph. Damage within Clay county included signif…
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Large tree limbs downed by thunderstorm wind gusts. Minor flooding on roadway.
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Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree near Bowling Green.
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Three power poles downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
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A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
On the 26th daytime, temperatures were as low as -3F, while breezy winds were sustained around 10-15 mph...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -21F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 9.7 to 12.0 inches. A Travel Warning was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
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A 64 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the public.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 14th were as low as -8F, with sustained winds around 5-10 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -22F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 5.0 inches. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
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Thunderstorm wind gusts caused tree damage near I-70 north of Center Point. Report via social media.
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Trees damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts on the west side of Brazil.
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Trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts near the intersection of US Highway 40 and County Road 100 East along with structural damage to a 3 car garage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads closed across the county with several cars stranded in Brazil. Total rainfall ranged from 2.5 to 4.1 inches.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 5.3 to 6.7 inches. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
High Wind High Wind
Criteria was reached from non-thunderstorm wind gusts reaching at least 58 mph. Wind magnitude was estimated from observed gusts and damage reports in adjacent zones. At least 1750 homes were without power during the event.
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Numerous trees and powerlines snapped or damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts.
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Strong thunderstorm wind gusts knocked over corn crop and snapped large old growth trees over plus several large limbs of others landing on power lines with enough force to snap the cables. 1 tree landed across a lane of in sr 246.
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Several trees uprooted, a couple snapped, some power lines down from trees, and a little structural damage mainly from trees falling on homes caused by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
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Wind peaked briefly at 50-60 mph amid torrential rain and no hail.
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A 22 foot Coleman pool was lifted and caved in by thunderstorm wind gusts.
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...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -30F.
Drought Drought
Severe drought intensity that had begun on December 12, 2023 in extreme southern Clay County, and expanded slightly to include far southern Clay County on December 19, 2023, then continued into January. Following 2-week precipitation totals of 3.20 inches reported in Howesville, …
Drought Drought
Continued well below normal rainfall caused severe drought intensity to begin on December 12, 2023 in extreme southern Clay County. The December 19, 2023 update expanded severe drought slightly to include far southern Clay County. Severe drought was downgraded to moderate drought…
Flood Flood
Thunderstorms produced 2.50 to 3.00 inches of heavy rain in 75 minutes over the Brazil area, producing mainly typical minor flooding of low-lying areas. However, standing water reached the bottom of automobiles at the intersection of US Highway 40 and Indiana Route 59.
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Thunderstorm produced marginally severe wind gust at US Highway 40 and Indiana Route 340.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on the early afternoon of August 21st over mainly western portions of Clay County. Heat index values were estimated from measured temperature and dewpoint at the nearby HUF ASOS.
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A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated by a trained spotter at this location.
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Tree downed onto home by thunderstorm wind gusts.
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Part of roof ripped off by thunderstorm wind gusts.
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Numerous reports of downed trees with structural damage caused by thunderstorm wind gusts. Over 10000 power outages reported across the county with the extensive damage to both vegetation and power poles.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -10F, while strong winds gusted as high as 48 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -39F. 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 48 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -39F.
High Wind High Wind
High gradient winds downed three trees at a residence 2.2 miles east-northeast of Brazil on County Road 100 East. A healthy, 2-foot diameter tree was snapped and downed into a home; two other trees were uprooted, one falling into a new swing set.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 5.0 to 6.2 inches with the greatest reported total near Brazil. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow and ice on road conditions.
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Numerous trees and power lines down by thunderstorm wind gusts across northern Clay County.
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Numerous trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts near the area of Interstate 70 and State Road 42.
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Several trees downed along State Road 59 north of Clay City.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 8.0 to 8.7 inches with the heaviest amounts southwest of Poland. A travel watch was issued for the county which is the second highest level of travel advisory. This was issued due to dangerous road conditions at the time.
Flood Flood
Standing water noted at the intersection of US 40 and County Road 100 East.
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Tree was downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts near US 340.
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Multiple trees were downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts along US 40 east of Brazil.
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Several power lines and large trees downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts in Bowling Green. Additional damage was reported in surrounding areas with 2 trees downed on vehicles.
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Power lines and power poles downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts near this location.
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Power lines were downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts. Exact locations were not noted.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 23 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 2 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 1 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 1 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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