Clinton County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
19
Tornado reports
68
Hail reports
39
Floods since 1996
376
All events
4
Deaths
$24.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Clinton County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 19 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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 F4 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Just north of Clinton County Road 200 North, a 79-year-old Rossville man and his truck left the east side of the road, traveled down the berm, and entered the creek. The man made it out of the truck, but was unable to get to the bank. He had left home about 2 p.m. on February 4th…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A stretch of excessive heat began on the 29th with a peak heat index value of 109F recorded at the Frankfort AWOS. This event continued into July.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 59 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Eight healthy trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts, all were 12 to 14 inches in diameter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Property damage caused by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed an 18 inch tree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the KFKR AWOS.
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A small tree was snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts near its base.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees, limbs, and utility poles were blown down by thunderstorm winds across the county.
Drought Drought
D3 conditions at the start of the month for much of the county worsened on March 3rd to cover most of 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 drought ended on the 24th wi…
Drought Drought
Precipitation totaled only around 1.10 to 1.30 inches across the month of February. This maintained D3 conditions across northeastern Clinton county with D2 conditions across the remainder 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 15 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -26F. During the 26th late evening into the overnight, temperatures were as low as -4F, with sustained winds around 15-20 m…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 7.0 to 9.5 inches. A Travel Watch 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 23rd were as low as 0F, while gusty winds were sustained as high as 17 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -21F.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 19th were as low as 4F, while gusty winds were sustained as high as 26 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -20F.
Drought Drought
Precipitation totaled only around 1.25 inches across the month of January. This maintained D2 conditions across northeastern Clinton county. On the January 6th update, D2 expanded to cover the remainder of the county. These drought conditions continued into at least February 2026…
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 -32F through 1200 EST. Marginally extreme low wind chills returned on the 14th at 1900 EST amid temperatures as low as -7F and sustained…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 4.7 to 6.4 inches.
Drought Drought
Precipitation totals of only around 1.6 to 2.0 inches fell across the month of December. This maintained D2 conditions across northeastern Clinton county with no changes to its status through the month. These drought conditions continued into at least February 2026.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 4.1 to 6.8 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Drought Drought
Precipitation totals of only 1.10 to 1.30 inches through the first four weeks of November maintained D2 conditions north and east of Frankfort, with overall dry conditions continuing and/or expanding/intensifying D2 into January 2026.
Drought Drought
Rainfall totals of mainly 2.25 to 2.75 inches through September and nearly all of October allowed D2 conditions to persist over far northern and far northeastern areas, with D2 expanding slightly southward into areas east of Michigantown on October 21st. Subsequent dry conditions…
Drought Drought
Rainfall amounts of only 1 to 1.3 inches over the month of September combined with amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches in August caused Severe Drought intensity to begin on September 30, 2025 in northeast Clinton County. D2 conditions then continued into October.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Top edge of brick facade on the front of a building extending above the roof line was damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed 9 power poles along County Road 750 West.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 65 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location with a semi truck blown over on Interstate 65 between mile markers 156 and 157.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Part of a barn blown off and a fence blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power poles downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the FKR AWOS.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 20th were as low as 0F, with sustained winds around 16 mph...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -20F. Temperatures on the morning of the 21st were as low as -4F, with sustained winds around 16 mph...resulting in marginally ext…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought intensity began on October 29, 2024 north and west of Frankfort, and continued over this quadrant of the county amid slightly below normal precipitation through November 2024. Following two-week precipitation under 1.00 inch, Severe Drought expanded over central an…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought intensity north and west of Frankfort, that had begun on October 29, 2024, continued into December 2024 despite only slightly below normal monthly precipitation of 2.00 to 2.50 inches over this area.
Drought Drought
Less than 0.35 inches of rainfall since late September caused Severe Drought intensity to begin on October 22, 2024 north and west of Frankfort.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 4.5 to 5.9 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures early on the 14th were as low as -8F, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -35F through 1700 EST. Extreme low wind chills returned on the 15th at 200 EST amid temperatures as low as -9 and sustained winds around 10 m…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on the afternoon of August 23rd over northern and central portions of Clinton County. Heat index values were from measured temperature and dewpoint at the FKR AWOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed power lines at County Roads 700 West and 380 South.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 1 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 2 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 26 | 2 |
| 2004 | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 2 |
| 1965 | 2 | 2 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 2 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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