Greene County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1970 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
16
Tornado reports
59
Hail reports
116
Floods since 1996
400
All events
5
Deaths
$30.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Greene County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 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.
The episode's first tornado was the first of three tornadoes spawned from a rotating supercell that had begun in Illinois before crossing southern central Indiana. This tornado crossed the northwestern quadrant of Greene County, in an east-northeasterly and then easterly directio…
Indiana Conservation Officers found a missing Koleen woman dead in her car Monday, January 5th. Crews had resumed their search for a 39-year-old woman, who'd called her father Saturday night and told him she had accidentally driven into flood waters west of Koleen on Mineral-Kole…
The White River in the area of Bogard Creek was extensively flooded, but not at a record stage. Recent rainfall of one half to three quarters of a inch on wet to very wet ground caused Bogard Creek to overflow. The time of the flooding was estimated based on the stage at a nearby…
The White River in Greene County flooded for much of January. Crests were as high as 8.9 feet above flood stage. A man was killed near Worthington when he lost control of his car in high water and attempted to wade through the frigid water to safety.
A line of strong to severe storms moved across central and southern Indiana during the evening. As the line of storms approached Greene County a surge or bowing segment was noted in the line. This allowed for a quick moving tornado to impact downtown Linton. The tornado started n…
Flooding occurred along the White River in Greene County, including near Elliston and Newberry, due to heavy rain and levee breaches.
The path of the storm began just south of the town's water treatment plant, continued northeast through town, and lifted around three miles north of town. Wind speeds were estimated around 100 mph. Several dozen homes, garages, and outbuildings received significant wall and roof …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Extreme thunderstorm rainfall up to 5.00-6.00 inches in under 4 hours from east of Sullivan to south of Bloomfield, produced flash flooding in Linton, Lyons and Switz City. In Linton, vehicles stalled out, a child swept away by water was rescued, and railroad ties floated through…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Extreme thunderstorm rainfall up to 5.00-6.00 inches in under 4 hours near Linton and Switz City resulted in flash flooding that washed out a culvert on County Road 1225 West.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts caused damage to a roof and billboard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree.
Hail Hail
Hail up to 1.25 inches also reported in village of Hoosier.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles were pushed over, but not completely toppled by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 11.5 to 14.8 inches. A Travel Warning was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 2.6 to 5.8 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Big tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The episode's second tornado was the second of three tornadoes spawned from a rotating supercell that crossed southern central Indiana. This was the weakest of the three supercell circulations, tracking only briefly within northeastern Greene County. The tornado tracked in an ove…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several structures and numerous trees impacted by thunderstorm wind gusts near and south of Linton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
I-69 southbound closed from State Road 58 to US 50 due to water flowing over the interstate. Numerous other roads closed. Total rainfall was between 2.5 and 3.3 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At least a dozen trees in the area downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 3.8 to 5.8 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 6.8 to 11.0 inches. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
High Wind High Wind
Criteria was reached from non-thunderstorm wind gusts reaching at least 58 mph. Wind magnitude was estimated from observed gusts and damage reports in adjacent zones. At least 800 homes were without power during the event.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree near the intersection of Calvertville Road and Newark Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed by thunderstorm wind gusts along 1050 West in Lyons.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple tree limbs and branches downed by thunderstorm wind gusts along State Road 54 near Eastern Greene Middle School.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds, consistent with a possible very small microburst, collapsed the middle portion of a trailer home while tipping the entire structure off its slab foundation. Debris, mainly insulation, was blown into nearby trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed over road by thunderstorm wind gust.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road flooding within the town of Lyons.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 4.0 to 6.5 inches, although most areas saw 4.8 to 5.3 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 -9F, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -30F.
Drought Drought
Severe drought intensity that had begun on December 12, 2023 for all but extreme northeastern portions of Greene County, and expanded to all of Greene County on the December 19, 2023 update, then continued into January. Following 2-week precipitation totals of 2.55 to 3.55 inches…
Drought Drought
Continued well below normal rainfall caused severe drought intensity to begin on December 12, 2023 for all but extreme northeastern portions of Greene County, with all of Greene County in severe drought as of the December 19, 2023 update. Severe drought was downgraded to moderate…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on the early afternoon of August 21st over the western half of Greene County. Heat index values were estimated from measured temperature and dewpoint at both the the BMG ASOS and RSV AWOS.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -10F, while strong winds gusted as high as 45 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -35F. Snowfall as great as 3.0 inches combined with the strong winds to produce blowing snow and drifting snow, with visibility as low as 1…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -10F, while strong winds gusted as high as 45 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -35F.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees on both South County Road 800 West and County Road 625 South immediately west of 800 West.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 4.5 to 6.3 inches with the greatest reported total in Bloomfield. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow and ice on road conditions.
Hail Hail
Reported near the intersection of State Road 54 and North Woods Ferry Llane. Most stones the size of a quarter with a few up to the size of a ping pong ball. Ground was nearly fully covered by hail.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 6.5 to 9.0 inches with the heaviest amounts in Bloomfield. A travel warning was issued for the county which is the highest level of local travel advisory due to the extreme impacts of the snow on road conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 12 inch diameter tree limb was blown down by thunderstorm winds.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 3 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 1 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 19 | 0 |
| 2009 | 24 | 0 |
| 2008 | 37 | 3 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 15 | 1 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 2 |
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