Tipton 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.
14
Tornado reports
36
Hail reports
22
Floods since 1996
234
All events
2
Deaths
$9.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Tipton County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 13 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts flipped a semi-truck on US 31.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A pole barn and trees were damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts. Nearby a garage roof was blown off and a fence was blown down. Numerous pictures showed visibility greatly reduced by dust from the strong winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 4.5-inch diameter pine tree was downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Hail Hail
High Wind High Wind
A non-thunderstorm wind gust, prior to 1309EST, blew over a semi truck and trailer on US Highway 31 near Indiana Route 28.
Drought Drought
D3 conditions at the start of the month for much of the county remained in a steady state before heavy rains began to trim the D3 back down on the March 10th issuance and weekly afterwards through the end of the month. D3 drought ended on the 24th with D2 drought ending on the 31…
Drought Drought
Precipitation totaled only around 1.1 inches across the month of February. This maintained D3 conditions across the northern half of the county with D2 conditions across the remainder of the county. These drought conditions continued into at least March 2026.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
On the 26th morning throuhg late day, temperatures were as low as -4F, while winds were sustained up to around 10 mph...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -21F. On the 26-27th overnight, temperatures were as low as -2F, while winds were sustained up to around 1…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts up to 10.0 inches were reported. A Travel Watch 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 19th were as low as 4F, while gusty winds were sustained as high as 29 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -20F.
Drought Drought
Precipitation totaled only around 1.1 inches across the month of January. This maintained D2 conditions across much of Tipton county. On the January 6th update, D3 expanded into the northern portion of the county with D2 elsewhere. These drought conditions continued into at least…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
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.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
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.
Drought Drought
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.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
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.
Drought Drought
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…
Drought Drought
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…
Drought Drought
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree limb. It caused minor damage to a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 69 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 68 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power pole snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
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…
Drought Drought
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…
Drought Drought
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…
Drought Drought
Less than 0.15 inches of rainfall since late September caused Severe Drought intensity to begin on October 29, 2024 east of Tipton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
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.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
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 …
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 estimated from reported maximum temperature from the Tipton 5 SW COOP station and dewpoint data from the OKK AWOS.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm hail as large as pennies in Kempton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several shingles from roof and roof's overhanging soffit blown off by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storm spotter measured a 73 mph thunderstorm wind gust in Windfall.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
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…
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 49 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -40F.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
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…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
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.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
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.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
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.
Flood Flood
Standing water across several roads in the town of Windfall. A car stalled in standing water along State Road 213.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts across County Roads 550W and 500W.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Small tree limbs downed due to thunderstorm wind gusts along State Road 26. Pea sized hail also reported at this time.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 1 |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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