Owen storm history
Storm events recorded in Owen, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.
365
Total events
15
Tornadoes
53
Hail
102
Floods
5
Deaths
$82.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The rotating supercell thunderstorm tracked over the town of Spencer before spawning a second, violent EF3 tornado, that first tracked through extreme northeastern Owen County. The tornado touched down in the McCormick's Creek State Park Campground Loop B, where EF2-intensity win…
Robust breezes downed a large dead tree at Indian Oaks Campground in northeastern Owen County, which fell on a golf cart that two children were in, killing both. Nearby ASOS in Bloomington, IN showed peak gusts that afternoon as high as 41 mph.
An Owen County woman was killed Christmas Eve when her car hit flooded waters on her way to a Christmas family gathering. According to a release, emergency crews responded to the area around 8:00 p.m. Tuesday for a call that a car landed in flooded water. When they got to the veh…
Snowfall amounts ranged from 3.7 to 5.4 inches across the count with the highest across the northeastern portions of the county. Impacts to travel were significant with evening rush hour call load to 911 dispatch 4 to 6 times the average. There were a total of 60 accidents with 6…
Numerous local and county roads closed due to high water. A couple were rescued by boat from the roof of their vehicle on State Road 43. Additional water rescues were done across Owen and Monroe counties. 1500 Fish Creek road was completely flooded with water rapidly flowing acro…
Flooding occurred along the White River in Owen County, including near Spencer, due to heavy rain.
Six to 12 inch rains in about four hours between Freedom and Spencer resulted in extreme flash flooding. Flood waters washed out 9 bridges, 8 culverts, one road, and several houses.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the public.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts up to 4.3 inches were reported, but slightly higher amounts likely fell over northeast portions of the county based on surrounding county observations. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding in the area of the intersection of Bakers School Road and Franklin Road from area creeks and streams.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter measured a 71 mph thunderstorm wind gust. Trees and power lines reported down from thunderstorm wind gusts as well.
Hail Hail
Reports of vehicle dents with broken windows to houses and vehicles.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water from Lake Hollybrook is flooding onto road. Numerous roads closed. Total rainfall ranged from 3.4 to 4.1 inches.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree of unknown size downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 6.0 to 9.5 inches. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
High Wind High Wind
A non-thunderstorm wind gust of 66 mph was measured 2.5 miles west of Stinesville. At least 750 homes were without power during the event.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees in Spencer.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts in Spencer and across the southern portions of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs downed across the road by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 4.0 to 5.2 inches, with criteria snowfall generally across southeastern parts of the county. 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 early on the 14th were as low as -5F, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -26F.
Drought Drought
Severe drought intensity that had begun on December 19, 2023 across the southern tier of Owen County, then continued into January. Following 2-week precipitation totals reported between 2.50 and 3.20 inches, severe drought then ended with a downgrade to moderate drought on the co…
Drought Drought
Continued well below normal rainfall caused severe drought intensity to begin on December 19, 2023 across the southern tier of Owen County. Severe drought was downgraded to moderate drought on January 16, 2024.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on the afternoon of August 24th. Heat index values were from estimated from reported maximum temperatures at the Spencer COOP station and dewpoint data from the nearby BMG ASOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees in northern Owen County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Fish Creek Road. Power lines were also downed on Country Club Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Little Flock Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs up to 5 inches were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm hail as large as softballs in Spencer.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Supercell thunderstorm wind gust near Patricksburg estimated to be 64 mph, amid pea sized hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Supercell thunderstorm straight line winds gusted to 58-83 mph for 8 minutes from 2202 to 2210 EST, downing at least 3 trees amid dime-sized hail and horizontal rain. Also, a nearby large tree was downed into a barn.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -10F, while strong winds gusted as high as 49 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -40F. Snowfall as great as 2.0 inches combined with the strong winds to produce blowing snow and drifting snow, with visibility as low as 1…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -10F, while strong winds gusted as high as 49 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -40F.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Grain bin blown on top of house by thunderstorm wind gusts. Report relayed from twitter by broadcast media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind downed large trees into power lines. Reported via twitter with video.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from about 4.8 to 6.2 inches with the greatest reported total northeast of Spencer. 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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At least 4 trees down by thunderstorm wind gusts prompted Indiana Route 67 closed between Carp and Freedom.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts in the town of Quincy. An estimated 60 mph wind gust was also recorded at this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A house at the 1500 block of Freeman Road had structural damage from thunderstorm wind gusts when a tree fell on the house. Trees were downed all along Freeman road from the 1000 block of Freeman Road to State Road 43. There was also some tree damage on Hardscrabble Road from Sta…
High Wind High Wind
Power outages across the county peaked over 1000 with several reports of trees and powerlines downed due to the strong gradient winds.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 7.0 to 10.0 inches with the heaviest amounts in Spencer. A travel watch was issued for the county which is the second highest level of travel advisory. This was issued due to dangerous road conditions at the time.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 35 | 1 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 1 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |