Fayette County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
10
Tornado reports
43
Hail reports
67
Floods since 1996
358
All events
0
Deaths
$7.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Fayette County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 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 F3 Tornado
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto a power line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed just south of Fayette Central Elementary School.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A property in the 4300 block of County Road 850 W sustained damage where siding was pulled off of several agriculture buildings, a barn was damaged, and three power poles were broken off at ground level.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The EMA measured 11 inches of snow 5 miles north-northwest of Laurel.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The EMA measured 3.5 inches of snow 5 miles north-northwest of Laurel.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report came from Connersville with 4.3 inches of snow. The EMA measured 3.9 inches about 5 miles north of Laurel.
Flood Flood
High water was reported near 650 West, just south of the Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed throughout the county, especially in the Connersville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Country Club Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed near the intersection of Big Bear Road and State Route 1.
Flood Flood
Several roads were closed in Bentonville due to high water. One home had to be evacuated due to rising waters.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn was heavily damaged when a section of its roof panels was blown off and one of its exterior walls was collapsed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A spotter located 4 miles west of Connersville measured 3 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Three and a half inches of snow was measured in Connersville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Southwest of Connersville, 9.8 inches of snow was measured.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
In Connersville, 2.2 inches of snow fell.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county. A large sycamore fell on a house in Connersville.
A person carrying an aluminum umbrella pole was struck by lightning at a park pool.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed near the intersection of State Road 121 and Alpine Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado began along North County Road 350 West, about 3 miles northeast of Bentonville, where tree damage was observed. Additional tree damage occurred to the east of Paul Road on the Fayette and Wayne County border. The tornado moved into Wayne County at 1910EST and continue…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed in the Connersville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a residence.
Flood Flood
High water was reported near the intersection of County Road 175 S and State Route 121.
Flood Flood
Waterloo Road was closed in the 3200 block due to high water.
Flood Flood
High water was reported near County Road 450 N and State Route 1.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and powerlines were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and powerlines were downed.
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 in Roberts Park.
Flood Flood
High water was on the road near County Road 150N and County Road 150E.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A culvert was washed out.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed across Fayette County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Little Bear Road was impassable due to water rushing across it.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
South Snyder Road was impassable due to high water flowing across it.
High Wind High Wind
Trees were blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along Williams Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A culvert was washed out along West County Road 150S.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The HADS station in Alpine reported 5 inches of snowfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Connersville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along West County Road 600 N.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed on West County Road 300 N.
Flood Flood
High water was reported across State Route 1 north of Connersville.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 1 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 1 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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