Crawford 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.
8
Tornado reports
90
Hail reports
66
Floods since 1996
405
All events
1
Deaths
$12.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Crawford County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 8 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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Year by year
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.
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…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Around 5 feet of roadways was washed out on 700 East Road near State Route 64.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was a water rescue on Rainforth Road along the Stinking Fork, just south of the town of Sulphur.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed in several locations across northern Crawford County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were numerous trees down along State Road 64, west of English.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was tree damage along Liberty View Road, north of Milltown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and sleet totaling 6 to 11 inches fell across Crawford County.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 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 | 4 | 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 |
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