Switzerland 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.
11
Tornado reports
31
Hail reports
57
Floods since 1996
284
All events
2
Deaths
$25.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Switzerland County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 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 vehicle was swept away while driving through a low a water crossing along Bud Ballard Road, resulting in one fatality. F55VE.
An 11 year old girl was fatally injured when a healthy tree was downed and fell on a cabin at Camp Livingston. The tree was possibly struck by lightning.
Eight to 10 inches of rain over a few hour period caused significant flash flooding over portions of western Switzerland County. Numerous creeks and streams were out of their banks. The hardest hit areas were in the vicinity of Bennington and along Indian Creek, where several cou…
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The first sign of tornadic damage was just east of Patton Hollow Road where numerous trees were damaged. The tornado continued southeast, with notable damage at two properties located off of East State Route 56. Several large, hardwood trees were uprooted and/or snapped at the ba…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Indian Creek was out of its banks, causing Nell Lee Road to be closed. A parked car was trapped in the high water.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
An observer in Vevay recorded a 49 mph gust.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A report of 3.5 inches of snow was received from the Vevay area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Vevay, 8.5 inches of snow was measured.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The EMA measured 3 inches of snow 6 miles northeast of Vevay.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, it is estimated that much of the county received over 4.5 inches of snow.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A brief tornado was confirmed using videos from social media, broadcast media, and local officials. The tornado was contained within heavily forested areas, limiting access to ground surveys. This resulted in no confirmed damage. The exact location and duration of the tornado was…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell near the intersection of State Route 250 and Seymour Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power poles were downed along Fairview Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Seven miles northwest of Vevay, 10 inches of snow was measured.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county. A weather station in Vevay measured a 47 mph gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few large branches were downed onto power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed on the east side of Vevay, primarily along Ohio Street and East Seminary Street.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Cooper Lane near State Route 129.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado first developed in Jefferson County, Indiana, at 1258EST, on the north side of Hanover. The tornado moved east across the Ohio River into Trimble County, Kentucky, and then into Carroll County, Kentucky, before crossing the Ohio River again and moving back into Jeffer…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed and a roof was blown off of a mobile home.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created dangerous conditions for persons traveling and those without sufficient shelter.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.
Flood Flood
High water was reported at the intersection of State Routes 129 and 250.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Markland Pike was closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed across State Route 156.
Flood Flood
Grants Creek Road was closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of Lower Grants Creek Road was washed out near Oatman Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large branches were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed along State Route 56 near Lamb Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
About 20 trees were downed along State Route 156, east of Florence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto power lines.
High Wind High Wind
Trees were blown down across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 1 mile northeast of Vevay measured 0.6 inches of snow.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Log Lick Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer northeast of Vevay measured 1.2 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer northeast of Vevay measured a half inch of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer northeast of Vevay measured a half inch of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Florence area, including one on State Route 156 and one on Beatty Ridge Road.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 1 |
| 2011 | 8 | 1 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 1 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
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