Parke storm history
Storm events recorded in Parke, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.
380
Total events
13
Tornadoes
49
Hail
129
Floods
0
Deaths
$5.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 14th were as low as -11F, with sustained winds around 5-10 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -27F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts up to 4.3 inches were reported, but slightly higher amounts likely fell across the county based on surrounding observations. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall ranged from 3.6 to 4.5 inches. Despite snowfall not reaching 5.0-inch criteria within the zone, extensive travel impacts occurred due to the holiday weekend.
Drought Drought
Rainfall totals around only 1.00 to 1.50 inches through September and the first half of October, allowed D2 conditions to continue west of Rockville through October 21st.
Drought Drought
Rainfall amounts of only 1.55 to 2.00 inches over the month of September combined with amounts of less than an inch in August caused Severe Drought intensity to begin on September 16, 2025 in western Parke County. D2 conditions then continued into October.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree over US 41 near Snake Hollow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a 10 to 15-inch diameter tree limb onto house.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads closed due to water flowing over them within the town of Rockville. Total rainfall was around 2.1 inches.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This second tornado to impact central Indiana began in a rural field just east of the Numa community. High end EF1 damage was caused to a home and two other buildings along West County Road 900 South where tree damage also occurred. Damage was scattered to the northeast, east, an…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees of unknown size damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began just west of Mecca with sporadic tree damage that continued north of West Pence Street. The tornado crossed Coxville Road before tracking mostly through rural woods and farmland west of McAdams Road. The worst damage occurred where the circulation tracked roughl…
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 21st were as low as -4F, with sustained winds around 11 mph...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -22F.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 5.0 to 9.8 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 several trees across northeastern Parke County.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall generally ranged from 3.2 to 4.5 inches, with 5.3 inches in Hollandsburg. A Travel Advisory 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 -9F in Rockville, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -34F.
Flood Flood
Thunderstorms produced 4.00 to 5.00 inches of heavy rain in less than 3 hours over a small portion of Parke County in Mecca and south-southeast towards Rosedale. Water came into the basement of a home, which had not happened before.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on the early afternoon of August 21st over mainly central and southwestern portions of Parke County. Heat index values were estimated from reported maximum temperature at the Rockville COOP station and dewp…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts on roads including including US 36 and IN 59. Over 4500 power outages caused by the storm.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -14F in Rockville, while strong winds gusted as high as 47 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -45F. Snowfall as great as 1.7 inches combined with the strong winds to produce blowing snow and drifting snow, with visibilit…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -14F in Rockville, while strong winds gusted as high as 47 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -45F.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines across the northern part of Parke County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 6 to 10 inches with the heaviest amounts north of Rockville. 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
Numerous trees down by thunderstorm wind gusts across Parke County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured with a personal weather station.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 6.3 to 8.0 inches with the heaviest amounts northeast of Rockville. 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
Several trees of unknown size were downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts across the southern portions of Parke County with the majority near Rosedale.
Hail Hail
High Wind High Wind
Tree limbs downed due to non-thunderstorm wind gusts across the county led to numerous power outages.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A report was received of a tree down across 6th Street in Lyford due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One or more trees were down and blocking a road due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
Flood Flood
State Road 163, just west of US Highway 41, was closed due to flooding from heavy rainfall. Water was reported to be six inches deep.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree or tree limb was downed on South Martin Road due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several 4 to 6 inch tree limbs were snapped near West Strawberry Road in Rockville due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed on roads near Marshall due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 50 to 60 mph were observed in this location.
Hail Hail
High Wind High Wind
Spotter estimated 60 mph non-thunderstorm winds in this location that knocked down telephone poles.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall of near 6 inches was observed in Rockville.
Hail Hail
Dime to nickel sized hail was observed in this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down across roads around a neighborhood in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. The power was out as well.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Most hailstones were the size of nickels, with a few slightly larger than a quarter.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were closed due to flooding across the county from heavy thunderstorm rainfall. Flash flooding washed out several rural roads with debris left behind.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A trained spotter's report of 7.0 inches of snow was received from two miles north-northeast of Bloomingdale. The Rockville area also saw snow of over 6.0 inches. Owing partially to the event being well forecast and on a Saturday, no other impacts were reported.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed near Highway 41 near the Parke-Fountain County line due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 26 | 0 |
| 2008 | 30 | 0 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 4 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |