Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
55
Tornado reports
132
Hail reports
134
Floods since 1996
708
All events
4
Deaths
$30.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Tippecanoe County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 52 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.
The path of the tornado was intermittent. The tornado touched down northwest of Lafayette just before midnight, and then moved northeast at a forward speed of about 60 mph. The tornado crossed into Carroll County at 1212 EST and then lifted. Eleven single family homes were destro…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
At 1454EST, this EF-3 tornado touched down 5 miles south-southeast of Lafayette. This EF-3 tornado impacted the Subaru and Voest Alpine plants southeast of Lafayette. Both sustained significant damage consistent with a low end EF-3 rating. Property and tree damage then continued …
Tornado F3 Tornado
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a 12 to 18 diameter tree fell on a vehicle traveling southbound on State Route 43, just north of West Lafayette. Two individuals were in the vehicle, with one fatality and one injury. Winds were estimated at 45 to 50 mph.
Hail Hail
Two semis blown over by thunderstorm wind gusts on I-65.
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Thunderstorm winds downed large tree onto 9th Street.
Hail Hail
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KLAF ASOS measured a 53 kt thunderstorm wind gust.
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Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree.
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Several tree limbs downed by thunderstorm winds.
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Thunderstorm wind gusts snapped and uprooted multiple trees. Multiple power lines were also downed.
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KLAF ASOS measured a 52 kt or 60 mph wind gust.
Drought Drought
April began with Severe Drought (D2) in extreme north-central parts of the county, but following 2.80 to 3.30 inches of rainfall in only 1 week, on April 7th this area improved two drought intensity levels to Abnormally Dry (D0).
High Wind High Wind
A non-thunderstorm wind gust measured 58 mph from due west at 1054EST by KLAF Purdue University Airport.
Drought Drought
D2 conditions at the start of the month worsened to D3 on March 3rd before heavy rains trimmed the drought levels weekly through the end of the month. By the March 31st issuance, only a small sliver of northern Tippecanoe county remained in D2. Rainfall amounts over the month wer…
Drought Drought
Precipitation totaled only around 0.2 inches across the month of February. This maintained D2 conditions across all of Tippecanoe county through the month. These drought conditions continued into at least March 2026.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
On the 26th morning into the early evening, temperatures were as low as -6F, with sustained winds around 10-15 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -25F. During the 26th late evening into the overnight, temperatures were as low as -3F, with sustained winds around 10-1…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 6.2 to 7.4 inches. 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 on the morning of the 23rd were as low as 1F, while gusty winds were sustained as high as 20 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -21F.
Drought Drought
Precipitation totaled only around 0.80 to 1.10 inches across the month of January. This led to the expansion of D2 drought into the entirety of Tippecanoe county on January 6th. These drought conditions continued into at least February 2026.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 14th were as low as -8F, with sustained winds around 10-15 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -28F through 1200 EST. Extreme low wind chills returned on the 15th at 0000 EST amid temperatures as low as -8F and sustained winds aroun…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 4.5 to 5.2 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 4.7 to 8.0 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts snapped large tree limbs and power poles reported leaning.
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Thunderstorm wind gusts downed power lines on 26 west of Lafayette.
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Thunderstorm wind gusts caused large tree branches to fall onto a car and townhomes. Very large tree was also uprooted and Power lines downed.
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Reports of tree damage nearby from thunderstorm wind gusts.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The first tornado of the event impacted mostly trees in a valley before moving up a hill and crossing 850W. A home in the path suffered very minor damage with the tornado dissipating in a field just south of 200S. Tornado had a peak wind of 80 mph.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The second tornado caused tree damage and minor roof damage to a home on 500N. Drone footage showed clear convergence in a grass field and a touchdown in a field of corn north of 500N. The tornado then downed a few additional trees before dissipating in a field to the northeast. …
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Powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts on Taft Road.
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A large oak tree was downed onto a power line by thunderstorm wind gusts.
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Large tree branches downed by thunderstorm wind gusts onto a house with additional wind damage to barn doors.
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Branches up to 4 inches in diameter blown down by thunderstorm winds on the Purdue campus. Nearby 3 trees were blown down with a 70 mph measured wind gust at that site.
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A large amount of siding blown off a home by thunderstorm wind gusts.
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A 66 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the LAF ASOS.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 21st were as low as -4F, with sustained winds around 15 mph...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -24F.
High Wind High Wind
A 59 mph non-thunderstorm wind gust was reported at the KLAF airport at 2052 EST.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought intensity began on October 29, 2024 across all but far southern Tippecanoe County, with Severe Drought ending over far western Tippecanoe County on November 26, 2024. Severe Drought continued for the remaining majority of the county through December; while well abo…
Drought Drought
Severe Drought intensity had begun on October 29, 2024 across all but far southern Tippecanoe County. Severe Drought continued into December 2024, except for far western Tippecanoe County where, following 4-week precipitation of 2.00 to 3.00 inches, conditions improved to Moderat…
Drought Drought
Less than 0.20 inches of rainfall since late September caused Severe Drought intensity to begin on October 29, 2024 across all but far southern Tippecanoe County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Observed thunderstorm wind gust to 75 mph at KLAF Purdue University Airport coincided with tree damage from thunderstorm winds in West Lafayette, just before thunderstorm winds snapped a couple trees on Purdue University campus.
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 5.0 to 6.0 inches. 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 -9F, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -34F through 1600 EST. Extreme low wind chills returned on the 15th at 200 EST amid temperatures as low as -9 and sustained winds around …
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 2 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 34 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 1 |
| 2017 | 19 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 2 |
| 2015 | 21 | 2 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 | 17 | 6 |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 | 52 | 2 |
| 2010 | 20 | 0 |
| 2009 | 30 | 0 |
| 2008 | 31 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21 | 0 |
| 2006 | 27 | 4 |
| 2005 | 30 | 1 |
| 2004 | 18 | 2 |
| 2003 | 33 | 3 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 1 |
| 1998 | 19 | 1 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 6 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 1 |
| 1980 | 6 | 1 |
| 1979 | 6 | 0 |
| 1978 | 8 | 5 |
| 1976 | 4 | 2 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 5 | 1 |
| 1973 | 4 | 3 |
| 1971 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 4 | 2 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 3 | 2 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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