Tipton storm history

Temperatures on the morning of the 14th were as low as -9F, with sustained winds around 5-10 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -25F.

Snowfall amounts ranged from 6.1 to 6.3 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.

Precipitation totals of only around 1.5 inches fell across the month of December. This maintained D2 conditions across much of Tipton county with no changes to its status through the month. These drought conditions continued into at least February 2026.

Snowfall ranged from 4.2 to 5.8 inches. A Travel Watch was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.

Rainfall totals of only 0.90 to 1.30 inches through the first four weeks of November maintained D3 conditions over extreme northwestern Tipton County, and D2 conditions over most of the remaining county, excluding far southwestern areas; overall dry conditions continued and/or ex…

Rainfall totals of only 2.00 to 2.50 inches through September and nearly all of October allowed D2 conditions to persist over the north-northeastern two-thirds of the county, with intensification to D3 over extreme northwestern areas on October 14th, and slight expansion of D2 in…

Rainfall amounts of only 0.4 to 1.4 inches over the month of September combined with amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches in August caused Severe Drought intensity to begin on September 23, 2025 across the northeastern half of Tipton County. D2 conditions then expanded into northwest Tipto…

Multiple trees damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree limb. It caused minor damage to a house.

A 69 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured.

A 68 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location.

Power pole snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Temperatures on the morning of the 20th were as low as 0F, with sustained winds around 16 mph...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -20F. Temperatures on the morning of the 21st were as low as -2F, with sustained winds around 17 mph...resulting in marginally ext…

Severe Drought intensity began on October 29, 2024 for most areas northeast of Tipton, and continued over this quadrant of the county amid near normal precipitation through November 2024. Following two-week precipitation under 0.85 inches, Severe Drought expanded to areas north a…

Severe Drought intensity had begun on October 29, 2024 for most areas east of Tipton, continuing into November 2024. Conditions improved to Moderate Drought on November 26, 2024 for southeastern Tipton County, following near normal 4-week total precipitation of 3.00 to 3.50 inche…

Less than 0.15 inches of rainfall since late September caused Severe Drought intensity to begin on October 29, 2024 east of Tipton.

Thunderstorm winds blew over a semi truck on US Highway 31, 3 miles southwest of Sharpsville, while a tree was downed onto a house in Tipton.

Snowfall ranged from 5.0 to 7.0 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.

Temperatures early on the 14th were as low as -6F, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -31F through 1700 EST. Extreme low wind chills returned on the 15th at 200 EST amid temperatures as low as -9 and sustained winds around …

Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on the afternoon of August 23rd. Heat index values were estimated from reported maximum temperature from the Tipton 5 SW COOP station and dewpoint data from the OKK AWOS.

Thunderstorm hail as large as pennies in Kempton.

Several shingles from roof and roof's overhanging soffit blown off by thunderstorm winds.

A storm spotter measured a 73 mph thunderstorm wind gust in Windfall.

Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -10F, while strong winds gusted as high as 49 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -40F. Snowfall as great as 2.5 inches combined with the strong winds to produce blowing snow and drifting snow, with visibility as low as 1…

Temperatures early on the 23rd were as low as -10F, while strong winds gusted as high as 49 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -40F.

Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on June 14th over most of Tipton County. Heat index values are estimated from combination of observed maximum temperature of 97 degrees at Tipton 5 SW station and estimated dewpoints from proximity to nearb…

Snowfall was as great as 13.6' west of Atlanta. 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.

Snowfall ranged from 6.5 to 11.0 inches with the heaviest amounts northwest of Tipton. 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.

Snowfall ranged from 5.2 to 6.4 inches with the highest amounts near the town of Atlanta. A travel advisory was issued by local officials during the event due to impacts from the snow.

Standing water across several roads in the town of Windfall. A car stalled in standing water along State Road 213.

Two trees downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts across County Roads 550W and 500W.

Small tree limbs downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts along State Road 26. Pea sized hail also reported at this time.

Multiple tree limbs and various backyard items blown away by thunderstorm wind gusts. Live power line was wrapped around a trampoline. Tree was also reported on fire.

Ten power poles snapped due to thunderstorm wind gusts. A travel trailer was also overturned and slammed into the side of a house. Location is approximate.

Thunderstorm wind gust measured with a Davis Instrument.

An official with Purdue Agriculutural extension in Tipton county reported damage to row crops of soybean and corn in Tipton county. Impacts to corn were relatively minor with more serious effects to soybeans. Some needed to be replanted. Strawberries and fruit trees were hit hard…

Numerous medium to large tree limbs downed across the county due to non-thunderstorm wind gusts.

An estimated 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was observed in this location.

A 16 inch, partially dead tree was blown down due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts. A wind gust at the time was measured at 48 mph.

Snowfall of 7.6 to 8.1 inches was observed across Tipton County, with the heaviest near Tipton.

Heavy snowfall of 6.0 inches fell approximately 4 miles west of Tipton. Six inches of snow was also reported by the Windfall Fire Department in Windfall. No reports of any impacts were received.

Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured at 64 mph on the south side of Tipton. A shed was destroyed as well.