Marion storm history
Storm events recorded in Marion, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.
1,188
Total events
47
Tornadoes
369
Hail
123
Floods
22
Deaths
$142.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 70 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by a Mesonet station.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 14th were as low as -6F, with sustained winds around 10-15 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -25F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 4.2 to 5.5 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 4.0 to 5.4 inches.
A briefly intense snow shower reduced visibility and produced slick road surfaces, causing a 3-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate Route 70 near mile marker 92.3. Multiple persons were injured.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limb down by thunderstorm wind gusts.
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Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a 1.5 foot diameter limb from live walnut tree.
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ASOS measured 71 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
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Two tree tops broken off by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees and tree limbs on Alabama Street near 14 Street.
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Thunderstorm wind gusts downed power lines and a large tree.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 | 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 |