Shelby County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
36
Tornado reports
61
Hail reports
51
Floods since 1996
447
All events
1
Deaths
$56.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Shelby County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 36 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.
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…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A stretch of excessive heat began on the 30th with a peak heat index value of 105F recorded at the Shelbyville ASOS. This event continued into July.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts in town.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado with path length of 11.94 miles and a path width of 200 yards began in Johnson county and continued into Shelby county with 9.47 miles of it within Shelby county. The tornado had a peak wind of 105 mph with peak winds. Within Shelby county, the most intense damage…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts north of State Road 44 and east of 500 East.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds caused significant roof damage to east side of 2 story building.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked over irrigation leg and also caused damage to trees and powerlines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Shelbyville ASOS KGEZ measured a 59 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
High Wind High Wind
A 58 mph non-thunderstorm wind gust measured at 1238EST by KGEZ Shelbyville Municipal Airport. Law enforcement reported telephone poles broken at the ground and blocking the US 52 east bound lane 3 miles east-southeast of Morristown, as well as a tree downed.
High Wind High Wind
A non-thunderstorm wind gust measured 58 mph from the west at 1126EST by KGEZ Shelbyville Municipal Airport.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
On the 1st pre-dawn to early morning, temperatures as low as -17F, and light winds sustained under 5 mph...resulted in extreme wind chills as low as -27F.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
During the 26th late evening into the overnight, temperatures were as low as -2F, with sustained winds around 15-20 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -23F. During the 28th pre-dawn and morning hours, temperatures were as low as -9F, with sustained winds around 5 mp…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts up to 13.0 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 -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
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 1 |
| 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 | 11 | 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 |
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