Sullivan 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.
15
Tornado reports
46
Hail reports
119
Floods since 1996
351
All events
3
Deaths
$37.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Sullivan County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 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 was the rotating supercell's first tornado, having traversed through Illinois for nearly 28 miles, producing EF3 damage before entering Indiana. The tornado crossed the Wabash River, entering Sullivan County 1.8 miles south of Merom. Near Merom, the tornado severely damaged …
Tornado F3 Tornado
Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in western Sullivan County, including near Riverton, due to heavy rainfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were snapped or uprooted by thunderstorm straight line winds in the Sullivan area, with most intense damage from winds around 90 mph on the north side of Sullivan, including a large hardwood tree on West Mill Street. Less intense winds in the center of Sullivan down…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and large branches snapped or uprooted by thunderstorm straight line wind gusts, focused on County Road 375 East, about a half mile south of concurrent EF1 tornado. Multiple vehicles and several houses were also damaged.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado with path length of 2.74 miles and path width of 425 yards tracked east-southeastward before ending at the western edge of Hymera. Damage was mostly limited to trees and a few structures northeast of Shelburn and northwest of Hymera. Peak winds were 100 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Thunderstorm rainfall up to 2.50 inches in under 1.5 hours produced flash flooding, stranding cars in northeastern Sullivan County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm wind gusts up to 60 mph were also estimated at this location.
High Wind High Wind
Non-thunderstorm wind gusts caused damage to a carport in Sullivan.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree onto a car.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed several large tree limbs across town.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado tracked 4.10 miles over southern Sullivan County, between the Paxton and Carlisle communities. The maximum path width was 300 yards with multiple outbuildings significantly or completely destroyed and damage to trees. The supercell originally spawned two weak torn…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 10.5 to 14.0 inches. A Travel Warning was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 4.0 to 5.2 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew temperature shelter apart at Farmersburg TV-2 COOP station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 65 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at WTWO.
Hail Hail
Numerous other hail reports ranging in size from 1-2 inches.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The episode's fourth tornado, which had started in Crawford County, Illinois before reaching EF1 intensity in Clark County, IL, crossed the Wabash River into far northwestern Sullivan County while continuing to weaken through EF0 intensity. The tornado uprooted and downed several…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding on south section of the street near Family Dollar and Back street. Cars having to slow down due to flowing water. Total rainfall was around 3.75 inches.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple tree limbs snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 5.0 to 8.7 inches. A Travel Watch 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 1250 homes were without power during the event.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous tree limbs of unknown size downed by thunderstorm wind gusts across town.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall generally ranged from 4.0 to 4.6 inches, with 5.1 inches at the Graysville 5 WNW COOP site.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures early on the 14th were as low as -9F, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -31F.
Drought Drought
Severe drought intensity that had begun on December 12, 2023 for all but extreme northeastern portions of Sullivan County, and expanded over all of Sullivan County on December 19, 2023, then continued into January, Following 2-week precipitation totals of 2.60 to 3.20 inches, sev…
Drought Drought
Continued well below normal rainfall caused severe drought intensity to begin on December 12, 2023 for all but extreme northeastern portions of Sullivan County, with severe drought expanding over all of Sullivan County with the December 19, 2023 update. Severe drought was downgra…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on the early afternoon of August 21st for essentially all of Sullivan County. Heat index values were estimated from reported maximum temperature at Farmersburg TV-2 COOP station and dewpoint data from the R…
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads with deep standing water or water flowing through town. A car was stalled on one of the roads.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
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 -35F. Snowfall as great as 2.0 inches combined with the strong winds to produce blowing snow and drifting snow, with visibility as low as 1…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
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 -35F.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rains flooded numerous roads in the town of Sullivan and across Sullivan County. Water then receded shortly after 1100 am EST. No specific damage was reported from flooding.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values reaching 110 degrees on June 14th over all but far eastern portions of Sullivan County. Heat index values are estimated from combination of observed maximum temperature of 98 degrees at Farmersburg TV-2 station and estimated dew…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind damage consistent with straight line winds during a brief downburst. The line of thunderstorms produced a very brief bowing segment around 1208 am EST from just south of Merom to just north of County Road 625 South. Assessment of damage shows property and debris…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 5.0 to 8.3 inches with the greatest reported total in Farmersburg. A Travel Warning was issued for the county which is the highest level of local travel advisory due to the extreme impacts of the snow on road conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree blown onto power lines.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 6.8 to 10.0 inches with the heaviest amounts northwest of Graysville. A travel warning was issued for the county which is the highest level of local travel advisory due to the extreme impacts of the snow on road conditions.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
US 41 was closed between County Road 400S and 600S due to water flowing over the roads. Road was closed for several hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and power line downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts and knocked down power lines.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 2 |
| 2025 | 12 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 1 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | 30 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 10 | 3 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 7 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 4 | 2 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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