Dearborn 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.
18
Tornado reports
54
Hail reports
92
Floods since 1996
473
All events
0
Deaths
$15.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Dearborn County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 18 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.
Tornado F4 Tornado
Shortly before 11:00 a.m, snow squalls developed with the passage of an arctic cold front. Moderate to heavy snowfall with 45 mph winds created whiteout conditions. A multi-vehicle accident occurred just over the Ohio/Indiana state line at mile marker 169 in the west bound lanes,…
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was rushing near Hillforest House Museum.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The first damage produced by the tornado occurred on Texas Gas Road, where a large tree was uprooted and other smaller trees were downed. Farther east along Cole Lane, an attached garage was destroyed and a large tree was downed onto a house. In addition, a roof was lifted from a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and several power lines were downed along State Route 148.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer 4 miles west-southwest of Aurora measured 11.2 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A report of 5.5 inches of snow was received from Saint Leon. The CoCoRaHS observer located 3 miles west-northwest of Greendale measured 4.8 inches of snow, while another in Dillsboro measured 4.5 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer east of Dillsboro measured 5.5 inches of snow, with much of the county receiving over 5 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed onto power lines along Bielby Road just northwest of Greendale.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed at a campground.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was uprooted and some corn was flattened at a property on Legion Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At least a dozen trees were downed at a property on Chesterville Road near Stitts Hill Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado first developed in Ripley County, Indiana at 1902EST near E County Road 1150 N. The tornado moved northeast into Dearborn County, Indiana at 1909EST and produced damage at a property off of N County Line Road, where half of a barn roof was uplifted. Additionally, a ho…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Sand Run Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A swift water rescue occurred on Brush Fork Creek when a vehicle was trapped by rushing water.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer north of Bright measured 3 inches of snow. A spotter near Aurora measured 2.2 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Dillsboro measured 3 inches of snowfall. Another observer 4 miles west-northwest of Dillsboro had 2.5 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 4 miles nnw of Bright measured 3.7 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer west of Aurora measured 11.4 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Several reports across the county fell between 1.2 and 1.4 inches of accumulation. The highest report of 1.4 inches came from the observer located 3 miles west-northwest of Greendale.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county. A weather station in West Harris measured a 48 mph gust.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed along State Route 1, north of Guilford.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Near Hidden Valley, a spotter reported 2 inches of snow accumulation. Public reports from Bright and Dillsboro also reported 2 inches of snow.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
High water was reported across Kaiser and Kelsey Roads.
Flood Flood
Water was flowing across a bridge over Mahler Creek.
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported over roadways near the intersection of Bonnell and Yorkridge Roads.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four miles north-northwest of Bright, a spotter measured 4.6 inches of snow. Two miles north of Bright, another spotter measured 3 inches of accumulation.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Alpine measured 0.8 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer in Dillsboro measured 6.4 inches of snow. A spotter located one mile south-southeast of Hidden Valley measured 5.5 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created dangerous conditions for persons traveling and those without sufficient shelter.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on the roadway near the intersection of State Route 148 and U.S. 50.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A scoreboard was blown down and a trailer was flipped over at East Central High School.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were uprooted in the St. Leon area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An outbuilding at the wastewater plant was demolished and several trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the vicinity of U.S. Route 52 and State Route 46.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 13 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 1 |
| 2020 | 14 | 1 |
| 2019 | 30 | 0 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 |
| 2017 | 26 | 1 |
| 2016 | 21 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 1 |
| 2010 | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 1 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 1 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 2 |
| 1991 | 7 | 1 |
| 1990 | 5 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | 5 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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