Tippecanoe storm history
Storm events recorded in Tippecanoe, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.
688
Total events
55
Tornadoes
130
Hail
134
Floods
4
Deaths
$30.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed power lines on 26 west of Lafayette.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts caused large tree branches to fall onto a car and townhomes. Very large tree was also uprooted and Power lines downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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. …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts on Taft Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large oak tree was downed onto a power line by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches downed by thunderstorm wind gusts onto a house with additional wind damage to barn doors.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large amount of siding blown off a home by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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 …
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on the afternoon of August 23rd. Heat index values were from measured temperature and dewpoint at the LAF ASOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs downed by thunderstorm wind gusts south of Lafayette.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts across Lafayette.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed numerous tree limbs over far southeastern Tippecanoe County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds flattened two structures to their basements. Roofs were blown off of several other structures near the junction of Benton, Tippecanoe and White Counties.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A burst of snow fell through the morning of the 25th, with as much as 5.2 inches reported west of West Lafayette. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of the snow's high liquid water content on road conditions.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -10F, while strong winds gusted as high as 53 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -41F. 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 53 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -41F.
High Wind High Wind
A 61 mph gradient wind gust was measured by the Purdue University Airport ASOS.
High Wind High Wind
Purdue University Airport recorded a peak gradient wind gust of 56 kts from the southwest; gusts, greatest during 745-1700 EST, were generally 26-43 kts. The West Lafayette 6 NW site measured a peak gust of 43 kts at 1530 EST.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow amounts across the county ranged from 1.5 inches to near 3 inches. 2 significant car accidents occurred along I-65 due to the slippery condition with 5 cars damaged. Additional slide offs and minor accidents occurred across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 10.2 to 15.5 inches with the greatest reported total in West Lafayette. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at WLFI. Nearby several medium to large tree limbs were snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 24 by 20 foot metal pole barn was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts across the town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 10 inch tree limb was snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 | 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 |