St. Joseph County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
34
Tornado reports
182
Hail reports
23
Floods since 1996
850
All events
17
Deaths
$48.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in St. Joseph County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 34 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.
This tornado touched down just southwest of Crumstown in St Joseph county Indiana and moved northeast into Berrien county Michigan (see Storm Data for Michigan, Extreme Southwest for more information on the end portion of this tornado). In St Joseph county Indiana the most signif…
Tornado F3 Tornado
A car and motorcycle collided during dense fog, resulting in the death of a male on the motorcycle. No age was available and fog was considered a factor, but not necessarily the main cause.
Visibilities reduced to less than a quarter mile and brief intense snowfall rates with a lake effect single band created difficult travel conditions during the morning hours of December 18th. Total snow accumulations of 2-5 inches were common. A weather-related accident in Grange…
Street and some basement flooding reported in South Bend. A 53 year old female was electrocuted by flood waters that had entered her basement. She stepped into water of unknown depth and was electrocuted by a box fan that was plugged in and sitting in the water. First responders …
Areas of freezing drizzle allowed roads to become slick in spots during the morning hours of February 4th. This contributed to a single-vehicle crash in Mishawaka that killed a man (41 years old). Numerous other crashes were reported across the region.
A 56 year old male was found unconscious by family in his home around 130 am EDT July 21, and died an hour later at a local hospital. Autopsy results indicated his death was indirectly related to the heat, with a preexisting heart condition being the primary cause.
A 20 year old male was on a scissor lift videotaping a practice of the Notre Dame Football team. The lift fell over onto a street, throwing the student off the lift. He was transported to a local hospital where he died of his injuries. Strong winds sustained around 40 mph with gu…
Icy roads due to lake-effect snow showers and blowing snow led to a fatal car crash around 8:15 pm on December 21st. Four people were killed in the accident. The crash happened when a vehicle traveling eastbound on the Indiana Toll Road lost control of their car and slid into the…
Light lake-enhanced snow combined with strong winds led to icy roads late December 16th into the first half of December 17th. Two people were killed and 2 others injured in a crash near the intersection of Cleveland Road and Nadine Street around 11:00 am December 17th. Police sai…
Extensive flooding occurred across the county as all area waterways exceeded their limited, reaching record levels in some spots. Residents had to be evacuated along many of the rivers with numerous homes and businesses suffering varying degrees of damage. In addition, numerous r…
Emergency management officials reported widespread flooding and flash flooding across portions of the county from North Liberty into the South Bend/Mishawaka area to the state line. The most extensive, and in some cases life threatening, flash flooding occurred in the city of Sou…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Media report of large tree snapped in half near New Carlisle in St. Joseph County in Indiana.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several reports of large branches and trees down in and around the greater South Bend area. This includes Georgetown, and Granger. At least one tree was down onto a car.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of a few trees downed just west of North Liberty.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A survey of damage near the Indiana/Michigan state line confirmed as disorganized tornado touched down on Adams Rd, between Mayflower and Portage Rd then quickly tracked across Portage Rd into 2 subdivisions on the east side of Portage Rd. Pockets of tree damage occurred with the…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media reports nine trees down. NWS damage survey determined evidence was inconclusive and damage was ruled straight-line winds of 60 to 70 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Photo on X of a very large tree, with rot, snapped at its trunk.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Minor damage to siding to a home on the south side of South Bend.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs down onto sheds on the south side of South Bend.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Private weather station near the St. Joe County Fairgrounds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large pine tree uprooted and down onto a small residential structure.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down and large branches down near US 31 and New Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous reports of trees down and branches down in an area from Mishawaka High School to Granger. Some instances of property damage, including shingles blown off a church.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a power pole snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of trees down over the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 25 foot tall tree was downed. A stacked stone wall was impacted as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous tree damage reports from Mishawaka. There is roof damage and significant shingle loss from a building at Smith and 8th. There are trees down blocking EB Mishawaka and Liberty Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down with debris in the roadway around Granger. One location was Brick and Wayland. The second location was Brick and Current St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Drone footage of eight power poles snapped or bent at the base on Harrison Rd between Beacon Dr and Cedar Wood Ln.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down, large limbs and branches down.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The combination of video relayed by local media and an NWS storm survey concluded that a weak tornado occurred. The tornado began in the vicinity of the east side of the Meier store parking lot. Medium sized tree branches were downed near the beginning of the tornado path. The to…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large tree limbs down in the Arlington Heights Subdivision. One residence sustained roof damage.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning strike at Autumn Lakes Apartments resulting in a large fire. 22 apartment units were damaged. No known injuries.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree down near Kendall and Shrrill St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree uprooted, nearly landing on a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree uprooted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs and a few trees down in New Carlisle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two large trees down on SR 23 between Crumstown Highway and Mayflower Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and branches down in and around South Bend.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 38 | 1 |
| 2023 | 39 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 50 | 2 |
| 2020 | 14 | 1 |
| 2019 | 42 | 2 |
| 2018 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 26 | 2 |
| 2015 | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 | 32 | 0 |
| 2013 | 33 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 0 |
| 2010 | 25 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 26 | 0 |
| 2007 | 16 | 1 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 1 |
| 2003 | 23 | 1 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 4 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 1 |
| 1997 | 13 | 1 |
| 1996 | 20 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 15 | 0 |
| 1992 | 12 | 0 |
| 1991 | 8 | 1 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 11 | 1 |
| 1988 | 9 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 9 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 13 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 17 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 5 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 7 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 5 | 3 |
| 1964 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | 4 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 3 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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