Montgomery County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
28
Tornado reports
92
Hail reports
42
Floods since 1996
402
All events
7
Deaths
$43.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Montgomery County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 28 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Tree fell on car killing occupant. Occurred on US 136.
The tornado touched down near Ladoga Road and County Road 400S damaging a home. The tornado continued east near Linnsburg and New Ross destroying eight homes and damaging eight others. Two businesses were destroyed and an elementary school received major damage. The fatalities oc…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A stretch of excessive heat began on the 29th with peak heat index value of 111F in Ladoga on June 30th. This event continued into July.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 59 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees and powerlines.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated around 50 to 55 mph were also reported.
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
D2 conditions at the start of the month worsened to D3 for the northwestern portions of the county on March 3rd before heavy rains trimmed the drought levels weekly until ending on the 10th. Rainfall amounts over the month were as much as 6 to 7 inches which allowed for the end o…
Drought Drought
Precipitation totaled only around 1.00 to 1.60 inches across the month of February. This maintained D2 conditions across all but far southern Montgomery county through the month of February. D2 conditions would end with the March 17th drought monitor update.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
On the 26th morning into the early evening, temperatures were as low as -6F, with sustained winds around 10-15 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -25F. During the 26th late evening into the overnight, temperatures were as low as -5F, with sustained winds around 10 m…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts up to 8.7 inches were reported. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 23rd were as low as -2F, while gusty winds were sustained as high as 18 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -24F.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 19th were as low as 4F, while gusty winds were sustained as high as 25 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -25F.
Drought Drought
Precipitation totaled only around 1.00 to 1.80 inches across the month of January. This led to the expansion of D2 drought into all but far southern Montgomery county on January 6th. These drought conditions continued into at least February 2026.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 14th were as low as -10F, with sustained winds around 10 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -28F through 1700 EST. Extreme low wind chills returned on the 14th at 2300 EST amid temperatures as low as -15F and sustained winds around…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts up to 4.7 inches were reported, but slightly higher amounts likely fell across portions of the county based on surrounding county observations. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 2.8 to 5.2 inches.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees of unknown size.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 64 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the CFJ AWOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees of unknown size downed at this location by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees of unknown size downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple reports of thunderstorm winds downing trees and or power poles in Crawfordsville along with minor roof damage on a house on Ladoga Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs of unknown size downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 20th were as low as 1F, with sustained winds around 18 mph...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -20F. Temperatures on the morning of the 21st were as low as -6F, with sustained winds around 13 mph...resulting in marginally ext…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 1.8 to 7.5 inches. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds measured 68 mph at KCFJ, Crawfordsville Regional Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts across US 231.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several reports from dispatch of trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts across the eastern portion of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Small tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 3.7 to 5.8 inches, with criteria snowfall generally across northern parts of the county.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures early on the 14th were as low as -9F, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -33F through 1700 EST. Extreme low wind chills returned on the 15th at 300 EST amid temperatures as low as -10 and sustained winds around…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on the afternoon of August 23rd to the west and north of Crawfordsville. Heat index values were estimated and interpolated given temperature and dewpoint data from the nearby LAF ASOS and reported maximum t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts. A boat on a trailer was also flipped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 64kt thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the KCFJ AWOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power pole and tree snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts. Extensive damage reported across much of the county with over 4000 power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado touched down on the west side of County Road 1050 East just south of US Route 136. At this location, roof panels were peeled back on a garage and center cut roofing material was thrown 500 yards. Some siding was peeled off the house. The tornado moved northeast and cr…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 | 14 | 2 |
| 2012 | 13 | 1 |
| 2011 | 15 | 1 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1991 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 7 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 17 | 2 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 2 |
| 1965 | 3 | 2 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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