Ripley storm history
Storm events recorded in Ripley, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.
636
Total events
25
Tornadoes
75
Hail
155
Floods
4
Deaths
$9.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F4 Tornado
The tornado touched down approximately one half mile southwest of Holton as an EF0 tornado. The tornado quickly intensified as it approached the southwest corner of Holton, reaching EF1 to EF2 intensity. The path of the tornado moved nearly parallel to the north side of Highway 5…
A tornado moved into Jefferson Proving Grounds from Jennings county and moved northeast across the county. Four mobile homes were destroyed and 4 were damaged. One house was destroyed while 8 had heavy damage and 20 minor damage. Twenty-one barns were destroyed, 6 had heavy damag…
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.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer northeast of Batesville measured 5.1 inches of snow. Another observer 6 miles west of Dillsboro measured 3.7 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer southwest of Batesville measured 4.5 inches of snow. Another southeast of Sunman measured 4.4 inches.
Flood Flood
The road was flooded at the intersection of U.S. Route 50 and North County Road 300 East.
Flood Flood
Six inches of water covered South Friendship Road, south of East County Road 300 S.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed across State Route 62 near the intersection with South Cave Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed near the intersection of S Benham Road and E County Road 800 S.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over the roadway at the intersection at U.S. Route 50 and County Road 675 East.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on South Friendship Road just south of East County Road 300 South.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on State Route 421 near County Road 850 N.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn was damaged on County Road 800 North.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed along I-74 between mile markers 149 and 153.
Flood Flood
High water was reported along West County Road 450 South, between New Marion and South County Road 400 West.
Flood Flood
High water was reported along East County Road 770 South, just east of South Benham Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs were downed. An outbuilding at the same property sustained minor damage.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado developed near the intersection of E County Road 1150 N and N Spades Road, where large limbs were broken off from both softwood and hardwood trees. Similar tree damage was found near the intersection of E County Road 1200 N and N Spades Road. Numerous trees were downe…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed and fell onto a residence, causing damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An outbuilding had some roof paneling blown off.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed and an outbuilding sustained some minor damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn had some of its metal roof panels lifted up. Several trees had limbs torn off of them on the same property.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed over a roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along County Road 900 North.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Damage from the tornado was first noted west of North County Road 600 West, where trees, outbuildings, and one home were damaged. As the tornado continued northeast toward Napoleon, a few outbuildings were damaged south of West County Road 850 North. The final damage from the tor…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The first signs of concentrated damage were found along State Road 48 between North County Road 100 East and North County Road 200 East, where several trees and outbuildings were damaged on the southern side of State Road 48. The tornado then crossed State Route 48, damaging addi…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Some trees were downed along with a few power poles and lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed near S. Benham Road and East County Road 800 S.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed across State Route 350 near the 400 block of W Indian Trail.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over E County Rd 1300 N.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Indiana 62 was closed near Friendship due to high water from Laughery Creek.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 4 miles northeast of Osgood measured 2 inches of snow. Another located in Batesville measured 1.5 inches.
Flood Flood
Old Michigan Road was flooded over with standing water.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on West Hopewell Road and County Road 300 W.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Sunman measured 3.8 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Versailles, 11 inches of snow was measured.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
North of Batesville, the observer measured 1.2 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county. The RAWS station at Big Oaks measured a 43 mph gust.
Flood Flood
High water partially flooded a roadway.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on a roadway.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Meridian Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A small tree was downed near Versailles State Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few large trees were downed in the vicinity of 100 Old Michigan Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was snapped near McCluer Cemetery.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto the roadway at State Route 350 and North Finks Road.
Flood Flood
A high water rescue occurred near Salem Road and County Road 1100 North due to lingering high water along Little Laughery Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed near State Route 229 and County Road 1300 North.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | 3 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0 |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 | 30 | 1 |
| 2021 | 37 | 1 |
| 2020 | 22 | 3 |
| 2019 | 28 | 0 |
| 2018 | 27 | 0 |
| 2017 | 40 | 1 |
| 2016 | 36 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 1 |
| 2013 | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 1 |
| 2011 | 21 | 1 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 1 |
| 2008 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 1 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 | 2 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 6 | 3 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |