Hancock County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
23
Tornado reports
85
Hail reports
32
Floods since 1996
403
All events
4
Deaths
$63.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Hancock County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 22 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.
Snowfall amounts ranged from 5.6 inches to as high as 7.5 inches. The highest amount was recorded near McCordsville. A mother and son died in a two crash near the intersection of County Road 200S and 200W at around 6:15 AM on the 16th. The second driver was taken to an area hospi…
Two cars were reported to be stuck in high water at county road 600 north and county road 400 west. Flood damage to vehicles estimated.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A stretch of excessive heat began on the 29th with peak heat index value of 113F recorded at the Mount Comfort AWOS on June 30th. This event continued into July.
Hail Hail
Reports of 1.00 to 1.25 inch hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
KMQJ AWOS - Indianapolis Regional Airport measured a 55 kt thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree.
Flood Flood
Flooded roads across the county. Total rainfall for the event was around 2 inches.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
On the 1st early morning, temperatures as low as -12F, and light winds sustained under 5 mph...resulted in extreme wind chills as low as -21F.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
During the 26th late evening into the overnight, temperatures were as low as -2F, with sustained winds around 15 mph...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -21F. During the 28th pre-dawn and morning hours, temperatures were as low as -10, with sustained winds aro…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 10.0 to 12.5 inches. A Travel Warning was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 14th were as low as -4F, with sustained winds around 10-15 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -23F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts up to 5.5 inches reported. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts up to 5.0 inches reported. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was snapped by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Six-inch diameter tree limb blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts and blocking road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed six healthy trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 63 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the KMQJ AWOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large diameter tree limbs downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Aerial flooding photographs from Hancock County 911 center show flooding at and near Arrowhead golf course including a flooded roadway. Total rainfall ranged from 2.3 to 3.1 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree of unknown size was downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts onto State Road 9.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 21st were as low as 1F, with sustained winds around 18 mph...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -20F. Temperatures earlier in the morning of the 22nd were as low as -3F, with sustained winds around 12...resulting in marginally…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 2.5 to 9.0 inches. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
High Wind High Wind
Non-thunderstorm winds downed tree onto power lines. At least 2100 homes were without power during the event.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several medium to large tree limbs downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 4.0 to 5.7 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 -5F, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -27F.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on the afternoon of August 24th over most of Hancock County. Heat index values were estimated and interpolated from measured temperature and dewpoint at the MQJ and UMP AWOS and reported maximum temperature…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roof damage to a church steeple caused by thunderstorm wind gusts with the bell dislodged from the steeple. Tree damage noted nearby.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed an 18-inch diameter tree.
Hail Hail
Hail fell for about 7 minutes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds damaged trees and blew shingles off of a roof.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Four power poles downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location with dime sized hail also ongoing.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A six inch diameter tree branch was snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts near the intersection of State Road 9 and County Road 200S.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 65 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 70 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location with a tree downed nearby.
High Wind High Wind
A 58 mph non-thunderstorm wind gust was measured at a mesonet station in New Palestine.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 2 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 32 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 1 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 2 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 2 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 0 |
| 1980 | 11 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 2 | 1 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
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