Ohio County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
7
Tornado reports
11
Hail reports
32
Floods since 1996
196
All events
1
Deaths
$3.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Ohio County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 7 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.
Tornado F5 Tornado
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado developed in Dearborn County at 2314EST on Texas Gas Road, about 4 miles east of Dillsboro. It moved east and crossed Laughery Creek as it entered Ohio County at 2317EST, about 2.8 miles southeast of Dillsboro. The tornado then moved across Laughery Creek, producing s…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Rising Sun, 8.5 inches of snow was measured.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, 3.5 to 4.5 inches of snow fell across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, it is estimated that much of the county received over 5 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed on the north side of Rising Sun.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home was damaged and the exterior walls of a barn were collapsed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A car park roof was uplifted and a small outbuilding sustained damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was uprooted along Main Street.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer located 3.6 miles south-southeast of Aurora measured 7 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado developed near the Ohio and Switzerland County line, just north of Aberdeen Road. A garage was destroyed on the north side of Aberdeen Road and a well constructed barn on Aberdeen Road was completely destroyed. Much of the debris from this barn was lofted high into th…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs were downed.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed across the western part of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along White Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created dangerous conditions for persons traveling and those without sufficient shelter.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along Salem Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed on State Route 56.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several creeks were out of their banks in the vicinity of Aberdeen Road, mainly to the west of Aberdeen.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Aberdeen Road. Another tree was downed on Willow Creek Road.
High Wind High Wind
Trees were blown down across the county.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on State Route 56 near Aberdeen.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on State Route 56.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 4 miles south-southeast of Aurora measured a half inch of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 4 miles south-southeast of Aurora measured 0.8 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Rising Sun area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 4 miles south-southeast of Aurora measured 1.5 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, it is estimated that 3 to 4 inches of snow had fallen over the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 4 miles south-southeast of Aurora measured 2.5 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, it is estimated that 5 to 8 inches of snow accumulated across the county.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado first touched down along Milton Bear Branch Road in western Ohio County. The tornado traveled east southeast until it lifted near the 6000 block of Palmer Road. There were numerous occurrences of damage to roofs, siding, barns and trees. Damage of this nature was cons…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado first touched down along the 7300 block of Salem Ridge Road and tracked 5.25 miles to the east, before lifting near Rising Sun. Damage to roofs, siding, power poles and trees occurred, with damage becoming more diffuse and sparse as the storm headed east.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado briefly touched down in far southwest Ohio County, about 5 miles east-southeast of Cross Plains, in the 1600 block of Aberdeen Road. The tornado destroyed a barn and produced siding and roof damage, as well as rolling 2 recreational vehicles and toppling trees. Based …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 4 miles south-southeast of Aurora measured a half inch of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 4 miles south of Aurora measured 2 inches of snow.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures in the middle to upper 90s combined with dewpoints in the upper 70s to create heat index values that exceeded 105 degrees for a second day in a row.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures in the 90s and dewpoints in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees created heat index values in excess of 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were downed along Nelson Road outside of Rising Sun.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, significant snow and ice accumulations created hazardous conditions across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Rising Sun, 4 inches of snow was measured.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Thousands were left without power from the ice storm due to downed trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down.
Flood Flood
Water was reported over portions of Route 56 between Aurora and Rising Sun.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a power line near 2nd Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was knocked down on Nelson Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 3 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
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