Jefferson storm history
Storm events recorded in Jefferson, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.
336
Total events
21
Tornadoes
35
Hail
111
Floods
16
Deaths
$28.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado entered Jefferson County as an EF-4 with a damage width of one-third of a mile. Several mobile homes were destroyed along and just north of State Highway 362 near the three-county intersection with Clark and Scott Counties. The tornado severely damaged several frame h…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
A 64 year old woman was killed when water left the banks of Brushy Fork and swept away her house on Brushy Fork Road. A barn and all the family's belongings were also swept away in the flood waters. The body of the woman was found 5 miles downstream by family members after first …
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of 4 inches occurred in Jefferson County. 911 Dispatch reported hazardous road conditions and several vehicle slide-offs.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
KIMS AWOS dropped to 32 degrees during the early morning hours. Other local mesonets and personal weather stations dropped into the upper 20s and lower 30s.
Hail Hail
Dime sized hail was observed near the intersection of Thornton Road and Sycamore Drive in Hanover.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees down on the 2400 block of Rogers Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees down on the 1200 block of 1400 West.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down near Canaan, including near the intersection of Halls Ridge Road and Lower Dry Fork Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow totaling 7 to 9 inches occurred in Jefferson County, Indiana. Ice accumulation of around 0.10 inches also occurred.
High Wind High Wind
Numerous reports of trees and power lines down across Jefferson County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down near Main Street in Madison.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY in coordination with the National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH conducted a 2 day storm damage assessment survey. The survey found a 18.6 mile long EF-2 tornado with peak winds of 115 mph occurred on the afternoon of March 14, 20…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY in coordination with the National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH conducted a 2 day storm damage assessment survey. The survey found a 18.6 mile long EF-2 tornado with peak winds of 115 mph occurred on the afternoon of March 14, 20…
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was observed on the north side of Madison.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down by strong winds along Deputy Pike Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down over North Eagle Hollow Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down in eastern Jefferson County near Brooksburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down and a barn roof was damaged by strong thunderstorm winds.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service in Louisville conducted a storm damage assessment summary for the March 3rd tornado that hit halfway between Hanover and Lexington, IN. The tornado initially touched down near Ford Road, which is just south of SR-56. Drone video showed trees snapped, …
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell near Hanover.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail fell in Hanover.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches accumulated with blowing snow and strong wind gusts of 30-40 mph. Rapidly falling temperatures resulted in slick roads and significant travel impacts. Treacherous travel conditions were noted throughout December 23rd, a busy holiday travel day. Wind chil…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees blew down, and some siding came off of a building.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed at a residence along State Road 62 North.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a report of trees down near Lancaster.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down in northern Jefferson County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were down near Manville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several medium sized trees that were snapped along North Spry Road, just northeast of Deputy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were down near Smyrna.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Emergency manager and members of the public reported ice, sleet, and snow accumulations. 0.25 inches of ice accumulation, between 0.25 and 0.5 inches of sleet, and between 0.8 inches and 1 inch of snow were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree over Chicken Run Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Jefferson County dispatch reported a lot of ongoing flooding with several vehicles stranded in flowing water in Madison. No motorists were in danger at the time. Cost of property damage is unknown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media post said there was lots of debris and trees down on Blake Road, south of Deputy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An 8 diameter tree blew down near the intersection of Jefferson and Lemon Roads.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A heavy mix of sleet and snow totaling around 3 to 4 inches impacted Madison, IN.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on State Road 56 near South 1000 West Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down along State Road 62 and State Road 356.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 24 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 2 |
| 2011 | 20 | 3 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 1 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 29 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |