Henry storm history
Storm events recorded in Henry, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.
355
Total events
23
Tornadoes
69
Hail
25
Floods
2
Deaths
$35.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Just before 8 AM EST, Indiana State Police was called to the 125-mile marker on I-70 East, when a pickup truck crashed into the back of a semi. Police said the thick fog resulting in limited visibility is thought to have played a factor in the fatal crash. Unsafe speed was also a…
Heavy rains swelled small streams and creeks in Henry County. A woman died attempting to cross a flooded bridge over Slow Run Creek, also known as Colony Creek, on County Road 250 North near Hillsboro Road around 5:30 AM EST. Her vehicle submerged and swept downstream about a mil…
A tornado formed along a squall line. Ten single family homes sustained major damage. As the tornado passed through a trailer park, 30 trailer homes sustained major damage.
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 -24F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts up to 4.6 inches were reported, but higher amounts likely fell over northwest portions of the county based on observations from surrounding counties. A Travel Advisory 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.
Drought Drought
Precipitation totals of only around 2.3 to 2.6 inches fell across the month of December. This maintained D2 conditions in extreme north Henry county with no changes to its status through the month. These drought conditions continued into at least February 2026.
Drought Drought
Precipitation totals of only 1.00 to 1.30 inches through the first four weeks of November maintained D2 conditions in extreme northern Henry county, with overall dry conditions continuing D2 into January 2026.
Drought Drought
Rainfall totals of only 0.75 to 1.00 inches through the first four weeks of October resulted in D2 conditions expanding into far northern Henry county on October 28th, with overall dry conditions maintaining D2 into December.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads closed across the county due to heavy rains. Culverts were washed out. Total rainfall ranged from 2.6 to 3.1 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts onto a road.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 20th were as low as -3F, with sustained winds around 12 mph...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -21F. Temperatures earlier in the morning of the 22nd were as low as -4F, with sustained winds around 9...resulting in marginally…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 3.2 to 8.0 inches. A Travel Advisory 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 1000 homes were without power during the event.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over North Wilbur Right Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees in the New Castle area, before a funnel cloud was observed just above the ground 1 mile east of New Castle.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts across US 40.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 4.3 to 5.4 inches, with most areas receiving criteria snowfall. A Travel Watch 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 -4F, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -27F.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds flattened an 80 by 200 foot barn.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds from dissipating supercell downed a small tree at COOP site 1.8 miles east-northeast of Lewisville.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -11F, while strong winds gusted as high as 51 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -40F. Snowfall as great as 2.0 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 -11F, while strong winds gusted as high as 51 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -40F.
High Wind High Wind
High gradient winds snapped a power line pole and moved a 12 foot wide metal mobile porch awning 100 yards near 3 SW Mooreland.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 7.0 to 9.0 inches with the greatest amounts near Knightstown. 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.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storm spotter estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust at this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts near the intersection of State Road 103 and County Road 300 South.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 7.5 to 9.9 inches with the heaviest amounts southwest of New Castle. 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
Multiple trees downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts. One was a large pine tree of unknown exact size.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Picture received of uprooted tree that had fallen on a car due to thunderstorm wind gusts. Relayed via twitter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Barn with metal siding was blown down at this location due to thunderstorm wind gusts. Nearby, several trees and power lines we downed.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall measurements ranged from 5.5 to 7.5 inches. The highest amount was recorded near Strawtown.
High Wind High Wind
Numerous medium tree limbs and power poles downed across the county due to non-thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree with an 18-inch base was downed due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
A picture of this event looked like multiple smaller hailstones were fused together.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous 4 to 6-inch tree limbs were snapped due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 62 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured in this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. A barn was also damaged as well.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 20 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 20 | 0 |
| 2005 | 20 | 1 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 2 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 2 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 2 |
| 1997 | 8 | 1 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 6 | 3 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 3 | 2 |
| 1957 | 3 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |