Rush County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
23
Tornado reports
54
Hail reports
31
Floods since 1996
346
All events
4
Deaths
$11.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Rush County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 23 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 F4 Tornado
Tornado F4 Tornado
The tornado touched down in Shelby County at 2004 EST 200 meters north of the County Road South 500 East and County Road East 500 South intersection. The tornado tracked to the east northeast for 2.93 miles before entering Rush County at 2012 EST near County Road South 1000 West …
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -10F, while strong winds gusted as high as 46 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -41F. Snowfall as great as 2.5 inches combined with the strong winds to produce blowing snow and drifting snow, with visibility as low as 1…
Snowfall amounts ranged from 4.7 to 6.9 inches. The highest was recorded near Morristown. There were significant impacts to travel during the evening rush hour on the 16th. During the event there were 19 accidents specifically related to the weather with 6 involving injuries.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts in the roadway on State Road 44 near the west county line.
Flood Flood
County Road 700 East flooded south of US Highway 52 from 2.20 inches of rain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines downed across a swath stretching from Manilla to near Arlington.
High Wind High Wind
Non-thunderstorm wind gusts downed several trees and power poles across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a power pole.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed multiple trees and powerlines.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures during the 26-27th overnight were as low as 0F, while breezy winds were sustained up to around 20 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -23F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts up to 12.0 inches were reported. A Travel Warning was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 14th were as low as -8F, with sustained winds around 5-10 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -23F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts up to 5.4 inches were reported. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 5.5 to 6.8 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and utility lines were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree onto a house. No injuries occurred. Multiple trees and power lines down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter estimated thunderstorm wind gusts around 60 mph.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Five power poles and a tree downed on 450 east. Nearby there was a swath of damage from 950 East to 700 East and from 1000 South to 900 South where 4 structures were damaged including one large utility barn.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Many sections of Rushville were impassable due to flooding. Several streams nearby had near record flooding. Total rainfall ranged from 2.7 to 3.1 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage to barns and outbuildings across the area caused by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs of unknown size and a basketball goal were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts which knocked out power for much of the town.
Thunderstorm winds caused damage over 50 locations across Rush County with trees or powerlines down and at least two dozen structures damaged. Three people were injured north of Rushville where winds blew over a security trailer.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 20th were as low as -1F, with sustained winds around 14 mph...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -20F. Temperatures earlier in the morning of the 22nd were as low as -4F, with sustained winds around 12...resulting in marginall…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 6.5 to 9.0 inches. A Travel Warning was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed large trees across far north-central Rush County.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This fourth of five central Indiana tornadoes tracked to the east-northeast, from northeast of the intersection with South Prill Road and South Degelow Road to south-southwest of the intersection of South Prill Road and County Road 740 West. Despite tracking for only 850 feet, th…
Tornado EFU Tornado
This first of five central Indiana tornadoes tracked to the east-northeast over rural southeastern Rush County fields, starting about midway between County Roads 250 East and 365 East, and ending about 0.2 miles east of County Road 365 East. A nearby resident filmed a clear video…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This third of five central Indiana tornadoes tracked slightly north of east, from 0.6 miles north of Rush County's southwest corner to 0.4 miles west of the intersection of County Roads 1000 South and 500 West. Damage was mostly to trees and a couple barn roofs. The tornado touch…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree split apart by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 4.2 to 5.4 inches, with criteria snowfall generally over the northern half of the county. 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 -3F, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -28F.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees briefly on the afternoon of August 24th. Heat index values were estimated from reported maximum temperature at the Rushville COOP station and dewpoint data from the GEZ ASOS and HLB AWOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts along with damage to a tool shed.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a power line and transformer on Indiana Route 44 at 235 West.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed power lines with a fire at 2627 South County Road 675 East.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed onto occupied car by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts in the vicinity.
Hail Hail
Tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts onto a car with one injury reported.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm hail as large as quarters over southern Rush County.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 1 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 1 |
| 2014 | 7 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 15 | 1 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 12 | 3 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
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