Hendricks 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.
33
Tornado reports
210
Hail reports
52
Floods since 1996
664
All events
2
Deaths
$15.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Hendricks County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 32 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.
A partially constructed building collapsed due to non-severe thunderstorm wind gusts associated with a gust front ahead of an approaching line of thunderstorms. At the time, only the wooden framing was in place which allowed for the collapse to occur more easily when the wind gus…
A Coatesville man drowned Saturday afternoon on June 7th after his airboat capsized on floodwaters in Mill Creek in southwestern Hendricks County. He attempted to turn the boat to avoid a fallen tree, causing the boat to take on water and capsize. His boat was found at 1430 EST o…
Indiana State Police say weather conditions and driver error contributed to the massive pileup on Interstate 70 that injured 10 people and involved approximately 40 vehicles. According to a report from state police, the crash happened around 2:06 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31 along I…
This third tornado to impact central Indiana tracked from rural areas southwest of Brownsburg through the southern portion of downtown Brownsburg and across Northfield Drive where the greatest damage occurred. Sporadic tree and roof damage occurred across southern portions of Bro…
Straight line winds demolished a large hangar at Speedway Airport. Twenty small aircraft inside were damaged. Bleachers and ticket booths were damaged or destroyed at Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts across a road.
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Thunderstorm winds caused significant wind damage in Cartersburg with numerous trees downed and several structures damaged by falling trees.
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Large tree limb downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
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A couple smaller trees and one large tree were blown down by thunderstorm winds.
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A tree was blown down across a road by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of South County Road 525 West and West County Road 150 South southwest of Danville.
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Semi truck blown over on Indiana Route 39 by thunderstorm winds.
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Thunderstorm wind gusts downed multiple trees and branches. A long section of chain link fence was torn off its support pole at Tri West Middle School. School also had damage to athletic facilities and a shed. Some shingles were also torn off a home across the street and a nearby…
Hail Hail
A large volume of hail which covered the roadways.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
On the 26th morning into the early evening, temperatures were as low as -4F, with sustained winds around 10-15 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -23F. During the 26th late evening into the overnight, temperatures were as low as -3F, with sustained winds around 10-1…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 9.6 to 11.4 inches. A Travel Warning was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
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Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree.
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A non-thunder convective squall's winds contributed to the destruction of an old grain bin with considerable rust at 2227 West County Road 800 South.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 14th were as low as -9F, with sustained winds around 10 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -26F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 4.5 to 6.1 inches. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
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Thunderstorm wind gusts downed lots of large tree limbs.
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Thunderstorm wind gusts downed multiple trees and tree limbs on Stafford Rd.
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Thunderstorm wind gusts downed an eight-inch diameter live tree near Carr Road and US 40.
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Several 3 inch diameter live tree limbs across power lines from thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
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Numerous trees damaged or snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts near and in the town of Brownsburg.
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Tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts near the intersection of Ronald Regan and US 36.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Widespread reports of water flowing over roads in Brownsburg and Avon. Total rainfall was between 2 and 3.50 inches.
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A barn was blown 80 yards by thunderstorm wind gusts.
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Two 70 mph thunderstorm wind gusts were measured at or near this location.
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An 81 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the 2R2 AWOS.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This fourth tornado to impact central Indiana was a secondary circulation that tracked north of the main tornado, from west of County Road 1000 East to west of Raceway Road. The tornado began west of County Road 1000 East where scouring occurred in a field, between Shoals Creek R…
Hail Hail
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 21st were as low as -2F, with sustained winds around 12 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 marginall…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 6.0 to 11.0 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Non-thunderstorm winds measured in excess of 58 MPH near Brownsburg. At least 5000 homes were without power during the event.
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Thunderstorm winds in the Danville area downed power lines and three trees onto a road, before snapping a large maple tree limb in Plainfield.
Hail Hail
Numerous pea to nickel hailstones included quarter to half dollar-sized hail along the west and northwest sides of Plainfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 3.9 to 6.0 inches, with criteria snowfall focused over northern and far eastern parts of the county.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures early on the 14th were as low as -6F, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -29F.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed multiple 4-foot diameter trees in and around Hazelwood.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on the afternoon of August 24th. Heat index values were estimated from proximity to nearby ASOS at both IND and EYE.
Hail Hail
Hail as large as quarters south of Pittsboro.
Hail Hail
Hail near Danville as large as 1.55 inches. CoCoRaHS observer (Danville 1.6 NE) reported 1.00 inch hail that shredded leaves. Widespread crop damage to Beasley Orchard (2.6 miles east of Danville), with the entire apple and sunflower crop destroyed and additional damage noted to …
Hail Hail
Hail as large as hen eggs east of Brownsburg.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a house on the west side of Brownsburg and caused a fire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 63 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by a trained spotter.
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Numerous trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts in Plainfield and across the county. Over 3000 power outages caused by the storm.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 20 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 4 |
| 2015 | 30 | 0 |
| 2014 | 19 | 1 |
| 2013 | 18 | 1 |
| 2012 | 66 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 | 28 | 0 |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 | 43 | 0 |
| 2007 | 30 | 2 |
| 2006 | 25 | 1 |
| 2005 | 31 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 4 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 20 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 | 10 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | 6 | 3 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 2 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 1 |
| 1967 | 3 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 3 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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