Jefferson County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1961 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
23
Tornado reports
35
Hail reports
115
Floods since 1996
350
All events
16
Deaths
$35.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Jefferson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 23 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 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 …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down along West Main Street near the Scott and Jefferson County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was an RV blown onto its side.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a large tree split at Hanover College.
The National Weather Service completed a storm survey and determined that a tornado occurred during the early morning hours on June 18, 2026 in Scott County and Jefferson County Indiana and then crossed the river into Trimble County Kentucky. The tornado was 1000 yards wide and 2…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at a home on Cedarwood Drive in Madison.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Clifty Drive closed at Cragmont Street due to water over the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were reports of flooding along State Road 56 between Hanover and Madison.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several trees and power lines down along Eagle Hollow Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blocking North K Road and Old State Road 62.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were a couple of trees down at the intersection of State Road 256 and State Road 56.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and sleet totaling 9 to 12 inches fell in Jefferson County.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 1 |
| 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 | 9 | 1 |
| 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 |
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