Perry County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
15
Tornado reports
47
Hail reports
82
Floods since 1996
291
All events
6
Deaths
$254.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Perry County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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 F3 Tornado
One fatality occurred in Tell City when a tree fell on a man. Damage to the Post Office and multiple other buildings occurred in Tell City and across the County.
Three were killed when a pickup truck was washed away by flood waters while attempting to cross a normally dry creek bed. One child was able to swim away from the truck and was uninjured.
Five homes were destroyed. Five mobile homes were destroyed. Four other homes had damage. The roof was torn off a church. Numerous trees were uprooted and many outbuildings were destroyed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and sleet totaling 6 to 12 inches fell across Perry County.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
A freeze occurred. A CWOP site dropped to 29 degrees, AWS dropped to 31 degrees, and personal home weather stations ranged from 30 to 33 degrees during the early morning hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down in Tell City.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall of between 3 and 5 inches occurred across Perry County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow ranging from 5 to 7 inches occurred across Perry County, with the heaviest accumulation across the northern half of the county. In addition, Perry County received significant ice accumulation of 0.20 to 0.30 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several trees down, including along Troy Ridge Road and Brushy Fork Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down on Deer Creek Road near Cannelton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down across southern Perry County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down over Chestnut Grove Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down on State Road 237, just south of Mozart Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were uprooted with branches snapped on the southeast side of Tell City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down on State Road 37 near Branchville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along German Ridge Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near Oriole.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near Mt. Pleasant.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in Derby.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The National Weather Service Louisville confirmed an EF1 tornado in Eastern Perry County Indiana, near Leopold, from severe storms on Wednesday afternoon, April 5. The tornado touched down in a hilly forested area, along Leopold Oriole Road, 0.2 miles north of the Leopold town sq…
High Wind High Wind
Scattered tree and power line damage was observed in Tell City as well as across the rest of Perry County. Some of the trees fell on cars and buildings, causing additional damage.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell in Tell City.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
County dispatch reported trees, power lines, and a power pole down across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 1 to 2 inches accumulated with blowing snow and strong wind gusts of 30-40 mph. Rapidly falling temperatures resulted in slick roads and significant travel impacts. Treacherous travel conditions were noted throughout December 23rd, a busy holiday travel day. Wind chil…
Hail Hail
There was quarter size hail on Interstate 64 near Mile Marker 70.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Emergency manager reported 0.25 inches of ice, 0.5 inches of sleet, and 0.25 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down in the Tell City area. One tree fell on a car in Tell City. No injuries were reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A mix of heavy sleet and snow totaling 3 inches fell across Perry County, Indiana.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over State Road 37 just north of Tell City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was damage to several trees along Shiloh Road near State Road 37.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads in Tell City were reported to have high water flowing over them.
Flood Flood
Starlight Road, near Tell City, was down to one lane due to a partial culvert washout.
Flood Flood
Water rose from Windy Creek and caused part of State Road 37 to close.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on State Road 145.
Flood Flood
A vehicle was stuck in high water on State Road 145, but it was able to get out on its own.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down across Perry County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Boyd Road near State Road 237.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on State Road 66.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down across the county, including in Tell City and Bristow.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Large tree limbs and trees were brought down from the ice. This caused power outages throughout the county.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado touched down on Main Street in Tell City, midway between Steuben and Winkeireid Streets, doing minor damage to one roof and bending an amateur radio antenna tower. Moving east-northeast, the tornado damaged roofs and snapped several large tree limbs, as well as toppli…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down between Tell City and Troy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported trees were down along State Road 66 between Tell City and Troy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were a few trees reported down in the Tell City - Cannelton area of Indiana.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 2 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 26 | 2 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 1 |
| 2006 | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 2 |
| 2002 | 10 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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