Martin storm history
Storm events recorded in Martin, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.
228
Total events
10
Tornadoes
29
Hail
48
Floods
3
Deaths
$16.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
A supercell thunderstorm spawned this fourth and final tornado of the day, which tracked in an overall east-southeastern direction across primarily far southern Martin County, before entering northeastern Dubois County for its final 1 mile. The tornado's intensity varied from EF0…
An elderly man drowned after driving into floodwaters while he was on his way to a doctor's appointment. The 85 year old male was pulled from a flooded area near the Lost River. His body was found about 70 feet away from his car in four and a half feet of water. His death was rul…
Flooding occurred across Low Gap Road in Martin County. A 46 year old man drove into high water on Low Gap Road that was flooded from Indian Creek. The man drowned in the flood waters around 10 pm EST. His vehicle was swept 100 yards downstream and submerged.
Flooding occurred along the East Fork White River in Martin County, including near Shoals, due to heavy rain.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 3.9 to 5.8 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Flood Flood
Several streets were flooded in the town of Loogootee due to heavy rainfall. A nearby station reported 3.50 inches.
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed many trees along Williams Road NE of Shoals. One tree fell on a house injuring 1 person.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
US 231 was temporarily closed due to water flowing over the road. Flooding later in the week due to river flooding caused significant issues near the town of Shoals. Total rainfall ranged from 1.9 to 2.1 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed by thunderstorm wind gusts near Hindostan.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Minor roof damage to homes in Shoals caused by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power line were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees of unknown size downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Hailed for about a minute.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 6.9 to 8.6 inches. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
High Wind High Wind
Non-thunderstorm winds downed a couple trees southwest of Williams.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado was spawned along Dover Hill Road, about 500 feet northeast of the intersection with Rama Dye Road, where large tree limbs and small trees were downed in multiple directions. The tornado skipped while tracking from southeast to northwest for almost 2 miles, with furth…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds uprooted tree across road near US Highway 50, northwest of Shoals.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread tree damage from thunderstorm wind gusts occurred around West Boggs Lake north of Loogootee where hundreds of trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs downed by thunderstorm wind gusts along Highway 150.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall mainly ranged from 2.0 to 4.8 inches, with criteria snowfall generally over far northwestern parts of the county. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Drought Drought
Severe drought intensity that had begun on December 12, 2023 for essentially all of Martin County continued into January. Severe drought was downgraded to moderate drought for far west-central portions of Martin County on January 2, 2024. Following 2-week precipitation totals of …
Drought Drought
Continued well below normal rainfall caused severe drought intensity to begin on December 12, 2023 for essentially all of Martin County. Severe drought was downgraded to moderate drought for far west-central portions of Martin County on January 2, 2024, with severe drought ending…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on the afternoon of August 21st over the southwestern half of Martin County. Heat index values were estimated from reported maximum temperature at the Shoals 8 S COOP station and dewpoint at the nearby DCY …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees across southern Martin County, with power lines also downed in Lost River Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees over much of Martin County.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm hail larger than baseballs near Loogootee, amid quarter to golf ball sized hail over parts of west-central Martin County.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Continuation of EF1 supercell tornado from northeastern Daviess County. The tornado continued onto far northwestern portions of Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center's grounds, snapping hardwood trees in a non-continuous path, before lifting about a mile west of Lake Greenwood's sou…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm straight line winds followed approximately 800 to 1700 feet southwest of the center line track of the corresponding EF2 tornado from its start location (where estimated 77 mph winds collapsed a farm outbuilding on Haw Creek Road) to at least as far as the Shoals 8 S …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts across the county with no specific location noted.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -8F, while strong winds gusted as high as 42 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -30F. Snowfall as great as 2.0 inches combined with the strong winds to produce blowing snow and drifting snow, with visibility as low as 3/…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -8F, while strong winds gusted as high as 42 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -30F.
High Wind High Wind
An Indiana DOT mesonet site at 0.7 miles south of Loogootee recorded a peak gradient wind gust of 50 kts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees along Greenwood Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed two trees into Weisbach Community Church; before downing more trees 0.7 miles farther to the east-northeast at Old Paths Tract Society.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees around Shoals.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Total snowfall and sleet ranged from about 2.0 to 5.0 inches with the greatest amounts across northern parts of the county. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow and ice on road conditions.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A total of 8.5 inches of snow fell in Loogootee. 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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 450 was closed for most of the night due to up to 3 feet of water that was flowing over the road. Highway 50 was also closed along with numerous roads within the town of Shoals. Flooding was noted to be the most severe in recent memory. The exact end time for when the shi…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 450 was closed for most of the night due to up to 3 feet of water that was flowing over the road. Highway 50 was also closed along with numerous roads within the town of Shoals. Flooding was noted to be the most severe in recent memory.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts across the northern portions of the county. No specific locations or size of tree was given.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |