Shelby storm history
Storm events recorded in Shelby, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.
431
Total events
35
Tornadoes
61
Hail
49
Floods
1
Deaths
$55.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A strong F3 tornado touched down in northern Bartholomew county on 15 November 2005, continuing into southeast Shelby county, where it would do the majority of its damage. No one was killed by this powerful tornado, despite areas of severe damage, and only one minor injury was re…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
A fatal car accident occurred on I-74 between the State Road 9 and State Road 44 exits shortly after noon. A westbound Honda crossed over the median and collided with an eastbound Nissan. Three males in the Honda were injured, and one of them, who has not been identified, died at…
A tornado touched down just west of Interstate 65 and Main Street in Greenwood on the evening of 31 March 2006. This tornado was on the ground for 25 minutes, covered an area 17 miles long, and caused significant damage to several homes and businesses along its path, which contin…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 14th were as low as -5F, with sustained winds around 10 mph...resulting in marginal extreme wind chills as low as -22F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 5.1 to 6 inches. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 4.2 to 5.5 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees in Shelbyville, with one blown onto powerlines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree onto a residence. Multiple small tree limbs downed and a few larger limbs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 64 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the GEZ ASOS.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Near record flooding occurred on the Big Blue River near Shelbyville with numerous roads closed during the overnight hours due to flash flooding. Total rainfall ranged from 3.1 to 3.6 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed was downed by thunderstorm wind gusts at St. Vincent Catholic Church.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures earlier in the morning of the 22nd were as low as -2F, with sustained winds around 12...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -20F.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 6.5 to 9.7 inches. A Travel Warning was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
High Wind High Wind
Criteria was reached from non-thunderstorm wind gusts reaching at least 58 mph. Wind magnitude was estimated from observed gusts and damage reports in adjacent zones. At least 500 homes were without power during the event.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree across US Highway 52 near Morristown. Power outage also reported across Morristown.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This second of five central Indiana tornadoes tracked slightly south of east, from just west of County Road 725 East to just west of County Road 800 East (ending 200 feet west of the Rush County line). Numerous small to medium size trees were found uprooted or with large limbs br…
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew a semi across I-65 southbound.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 59 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured the KGEZ ASOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
GEZ ASOS measured thunderstorm wind gust.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 3.5 to 6.0 inches, with criteria snowfall generally across northern parts 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 -2F, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -26F.
High Wind High Wind
Measured at Shelbyville Municipal Airport ASOS.
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 measured temperature and dewpoint at the GEZ ASOS as well as maximum temperatures from the Shelbyville COOP station.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts. The storm caused over 2500 power outages across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed gas station canopy in Morristown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds gusted as high as 67 mph at the KGEZ Shelbyville Municipal Airport ASOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree and a power pole into a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed individual trees at five separate locations to the southeast of Shelbyville, along or near a line from the intersection of County Roads 200 East and 600 South to the community of Blue Ridge.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -9F, while strong winds gusted as high as 47 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 3/…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -9F, while strong winds gusted as high as 47 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -41F.
Wildfire Wildfire
A late afternoon 30- to 40-acre grass fire burned through 400 PM EST when a fire crew was on site. More fire crews arrived soon after and the fire was extinguished.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on June 14th over Shelbyville and points north and west in Shelby County. Heat index values were from measured temperature and dewpoint at the GEZ ASOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread thunderstorm straight line winds of 75 to 90 mph downed or uprooted numerous trees near and along the track of the brief EF1 tornado in far southern Shelby County. Thunderstorm winds also downed large tree limbs onto house per a report from Twitter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread thunderstorm straight line winds of 80 to 90 mph downed or uprooted a significant number of trees within a wide area as well along the damage path of the long-track EF1 tornado. Tree damaged observed as far east as Waldron.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The third tornado to impact central Indiana on May 21st, a long-track EF1, skipped along its entire path. Many trees were downed or uprooted, with the damage path maximized in town of Mount Auburn where tornado width reached 100 yards. Peak winds estimated at 110 mph.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 2 |
| 2021 | 16 | 2 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 1 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 33 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 18 | 1 |
| 2005 | 19 | 1 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 8 | 3 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 11 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 6 | 3 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 3 | 3 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |