Marion County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
47
Tornado reports
373
Hail reports
126
Floods since 1996
1,218
All events
25
Deaths
$143.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Marion County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 44 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Snowfall amounts ranged from 9.5 to 12.0 inches. A Travel Warning was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Temperatures on the morning of the 24th were as low as -3F, with winds sustained as high as 8 mph...resulting in wind chills as low as -18F.
A period of very light snow and/or freezing drizzle through the morning rush hour impacted travel across the Indianapolis Metro. Several car accidents occurred during the morning, including one that caused a direct fatality to a 38 year old man in a vehicle.
Snowfall ranged from 3.9 to 6.0 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
A fatal accident occurred around 9:30 PM local time when an SUV lost control of his vehicle on a bridge and crashed into a nearby pond. There were two occupants of the vehicle. One occupant was pronounced dead and the other was in critical condition. A mixture of freezing rain an…
Snow showers and squalls pushed across central Indiana ahead of a cold front during the morning of December the 9th. There was a report that moderate to heavy snow at the time. RTV6 reported that Indiana State Police said that a pickup truck slid off the road, hit the base of a l…
According to the IndyStar newspaper, two kayakers rescued from the White River Sunday afternoon have been hospitalized. Shortly before 12:30 p.m., police and fire officials were called to the 7300 block Westfield Boulevard for a possible drowning, dispatchers confirmed. The two k…
Freezing rain and ice made for a dangerous weekend on Indianapolis roadways, leaving three dead and more than 30 others injured. Indiana State Police officers answered 1,091 emergency calls in the Indianapolis district between 8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Sunday, according to a news…
A stage collapse occurred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in between live performances by Sara Bareilles and Sugarland, as winds estimated at 60 to 70 mph hit the above-stage fly system. These damaging winds appeared to occur with the gust front that was out ahead of the area of…
Three to four and a half inches of snow fell across Marion County from this winter storm system. The Indianapolis Star reported that a 51-year old man was killed at the intersection of Carson Avenue and Lindbergh Drive as his vehicle, apparently traveling at a high rate of speed,…
A ten year old boy was killed and two others were injured while fishing at a campground at 4141 West Southport Road, Indianapolis, Indiana. This was the first death due to lightning in the state for 2009.
Two boys, aged 9 and 11, were struck by lightning while standing under a tree and playing in the rain. The 9-year-old died a short time later at Wishard Hospital. The 11-year-old was injured, but survived.
A period of heavy snow occurred during the evening hours of January 30th. Total snowfall ranged from 3.2 to 4.8 inches. Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine said its district serving Indianapolis reported 73 crashes, including seven with injuries. In addition, troopers in the I…
Snowfall measurements around Marion county ranged from 7 to 8.7 inches. The highest amount was across the northeastern portions of the county. The official measurement for the city of Indianapolis was 7.6 inches. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and State Police re…
Numerous structures were damaged in Marion County with the hardest hit area being an apartment complex near 38th Street and Mitthoefer Road. The tornado was associated with an embedded supercell that was overtaken by a line. Based on damage indicators, wind speeds were estimated …
Six firefighters stowing equipment after a training exercise were indirectly struck by lightning. None of the injuries were life threatening.
A tornado cut a near continuous 18 mile path across southern and eastern Marion County before briefly moving into Hancock County. The tornado dropped down near exit 4 at Harding Street and Interstate 465 on the south side of metro Indianapolis and moved into Hancock County to nea…
Non-thunderstorm winds downed hundreds of trees across the county, including dozens onto roads and power poles, and a reported 25 onto homes. Two homes ascertained major damage, with minor to moderate damage to most other homes affected. The Department of Public Works acquired ex…
Extensive tree and powerline damage caused by thunderstorm wind gusts across the county. Over 57000 power outages caused by the storm within the county.
The EF-1 rated tornado, with max wind speeds of 100 mph, began southwest of Beech Grove causing roof damage before crossing Emerson Avenue and causing additional roof damage to a school, apartment complex, and house. Alro Steel Company also sustained damage to the roof and wall o…
The Indianapolis Star reported that strong thunderstorm wind gusts led to widespread damage to the Kittle's Superstore in Castleton. Damage to the roof and ruptured water pipes at the furniture store caused the sprinkler system to activate, dumping numerous gallons of water on th…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A stretch of excessive heat began on the 29th with peak heat index value of 114F at Victory Field on June 30th. This event continued into July.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An inch diameter tree was uprooted by thunderstorm wind gusts. Nearby there was damage to furniture and siding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused significant tree damage in South Franklin area with roof damage on Knapp and Mitthoeffer Roads.
Flood Flood
Flooded roads across the county. Total rainfall for the event was around 2 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed multiple trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed an 18 inch diameter tree.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Underpass flooded due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gust measured at KIND Indianapolis Intl Airport; less than a mle to the south-southeast, several small empty shipping containers were blown across Perimeter Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 0 |
| 2025 | 45 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 26 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 30 | 0 |
| 2019 | 35 | 2 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 60 | 1 |
| 2015 | 41 | 1 |
| 2014 | 54 | 1 |
| 2013 | 34 | 0 |
| 2012 | 60 | 1 |
| 2011 | 49 | 0 |
| 2010 | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 | 52 | 0 |
| 2008 | 50 | 2 |
| 2007 | 19 | 0 |
| 2006 | 62 | 0 |
| 2005 | 31 | 1 |
| 2004 | 13 | 2 |
| 2003 | 28 | 0 |
| 2002 | 18 | 2 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 22 | 0 |
| 1998 | 26 | 1 |
| 1997 | 14 | 1 |
| 1996 | 35 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 1 |
| 1994 | 11 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 12 | 3 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 | 14 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 11 | 0 |
| 1986 | 17 | 2 |
| 1985 | 8 | 1 |
| 1984 | 10 | 0 |
| 1983 | 8 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 1 |
| 1980 | 24 | 2 |
| 1979 | 6 | 1 |
| 1978 | 5 | 1 |
| 1977 | 5 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 6 | 0 |
| 1973 | 8 | 4 |
| 1972 | 5 | 1 |
| 1971 | 6 | 0 |
| 1970 | 5 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 4 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 1 |
| 1965 | 10 | 0 |
| 1964 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | 6 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 3 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 4 | 2 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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