Crawford storm history
Storm events recorded in Crawford, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.
396
Total events
8
Tornadoes
89
Hail
62
Floods
1
Deaths
$10.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado touched down near Taswell in northwest Crawford County. The tornado passed north of English, then reached it's maximum intensity as it reached the town of Marengo. Newspaper reports indicate that 50 to 60 homes in Marengo were destroyed, and another 100 were damaged. Ap…
State officials reported severe flooding across the county. Portions of Interstate 64 were closed and impassable. Approximately 75% of Crawford County roads were affected by flood waters. Culverts, bridges, gravel and blacktop roads were washed out by high water, making most impa…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of 4 to 6 inches occurred in Crawford County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall totaling around 4 inches occurred in Crawford County.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
A freeze occurred. A RAWS site recorded a temperature of 30 degrees, while a Mesowest station reported 31 degrees. Personal home weather stations ranged between 29 and 35 degrees during the early morning hours.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
There was one inch hail near Curby.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of between 3 and 4.5 inches occurred across Crawford County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow totaling 8 to 10 inches occurred across Crawford County. In addition, significant ice accumulation up to 0.25 inches occurred.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down by strong winds, bringing power lines down with it.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The National Weather Service in Louisville, in coordination with Crawford County Indiana Emergency Management, concluded that a brief EF0 tornado touched down a tenth of a mile southwest of Sulphur Springs on the evening of May 7, 2024. The tornado touched down near the Stinking …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
On Wednesday April 3rd at approximately 1:20 PM EDT, the National Weather Service in Louisville conducted a damage assessment survey in Carefree, Indiana for damage caused by an afternoon storm on Tuesday. Wind damage was observed at the firehouse east of State Road 66. Metal sid…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were many trees reported down in Crawford County.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several telephone poles were blown down on State Road 66.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was uprooted and fell on a pickup truck.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Lucas Oil Golf Course had scattered mature tree damage over the whole property.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Eight to ten large trees were blown down on East Administrative Road near South Jenkins Road. A few of the trees fell on a trailer and cars.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed in Beechwood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown over near Sulphur.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb was blown down over the road near Marengo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several softwood trees snapped, uprooted, or with broken branches along a short section of Beechwood Road. Tree damage was oriented to the southeasterly and easterly directions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was uprooted and fell on a power line.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The road was washed out at the intersection of Temple Road and Mulzer Quarry Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in Leavenworth.
High Wind High Wind
Scattered tree and power line damage was observed across Crawford County. One of the downed trees fell onto a house in Leavenworth, causing additional damage.
Hail Hail
Hail between half dollar and ping pong ball size was reported near Beechwood.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches accumulated with blowing snow and strong wind gusts of 30-40 mph. Rapidly falling temperatures resulted in slick roads and significant travel impacts. Treacherous travel conditions were noted throughout December 23rd, a busy holiday travel day. Wind chil…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down near the intersection of West Fork Road and Mifflin West Fork Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was tree damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were down in English.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were down in Marengo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down near Milltown.
Hail Hail
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Trained spotter reported 0.25 inches of ice accumulation and 0.5 inches of sleet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were down in the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A heavy mix of snow and sleet totaling 3-5.3 inches fell across Crawford County, Indiana.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
One inch of sleet and a tenth of an inch of ice accumulated in Crawford County, IN.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 21 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 22 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 | 20 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 25 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 1 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 2 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |