Vigo 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.
20
Tornado reports
111
Hail reports
135
Floods since 1996
599
All events
1
Deaths
$63.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Vigo County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 20 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Vigo County Sheriff relayed through media that icy and wet roads contributed to a head-on collision of 2 automobiles in Terre Haute on Clinton Street just north of Park Avenue. 1 adult died from the collision.
Widespread significant tree damage due to thunderstorm wind gusts across the southern half of Terre Haute into the Ivy Tech campus area. Numerous homes and cars were damaged by falling trees. Several large billboards were collapsed by the strong winds which further caused propert…
Amateur radio operators across town estimated a 70-80 mph thunderstorm wind gust. Extensive tree and powerline damage across town with 80 percent of the town without power.
Flooding occurred along the Wabash River in Vigo County, including in Terre Haute, due to heavy rain.
A tornado touched down just north of Interstate 70, and west of the Margaret Avenue and Fruitridge Avenue intersection, and traveled northeastward. Along its path, the tornado severely damaged Union Christian Church at State Road 46 and Hulman Drive, and at least 18 buildings and…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree branch downed and shingles blown off by thunderstorm winds.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado with path length of 6.64 miles and a path width of 300 yards began in eastern Vigo County. Within Vigo county the peak width was 75 yards, path length of 2.14 miles and peak winds of 95 mph. The peak winds were 110 mph after it moved into Clay county. Damage withi…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads closed due to flooding in Terre Haute and points to the south in Vigo County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts near SR 159.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water flowing across multiple roads south of Terre Haute.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts.
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Sporadic tree damage due to thunderstorm wind gusts.
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Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to be around 60 to 70 mph by the public.
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Large tree uprooted by thunderstorm wind gusts.
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Power lines were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Drought Drought
D2 conditions at the start of the month ended on the March 10th issuance as a result of heavy rain in the early portions of the month. Rainfall amounts over the month were as much as 7 to 8.5 inches which allowed for the end of severe drought conditions.
Drought Drought
Precipitation totaled only around 1.20 to 1.60 inches across the month of February. This maintained D2 conditions across northwestern Vigo county. D2 conditions would end with the March 10th drought monitor update.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
On the 26th daytime, temperatures were as low as -3F, while breezy winds were sustained as high as 10-15 mph...resulting in marginally extreme wind chills as low as -21F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 8.0 to 10.5 inches. A Travel Warning was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions.
Drought Drought
Precipitation totaled only around 0.90 to 1.10 inches across the month of January. This maintained D2 conditions across northwestern Vigo county. On the January 6th update, there was a very small expansion across north central Vigo county. These drought conditions continued into …
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures on the morning of the 14th were as low as -4F, with sustained winds around 10 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -23F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall amounts ranged from 5.0 to 5.5 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 to 2.1 inches fell across the month of December. This maintained D2 conditions in extreme northwest Vigo county with no changes to its status through the month. These drought conditions continued into at least February 2026.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall ranged from 2.2 to 4.5 inches. A Travel Advisory was issued for the county due to the impacts of snow on road conditions; despite snowfall not reaching 5.0-inch criteria within the zone, extensive travel impacts occurred due to the holiday weekend, including car accident…
Drought Drought
Precipitation totals of only 2.20 to 2.90 inches through the first four weeks of November maintained D2 conditions northwest of Terre Haute, with overall dry conditions continuing and/or expanding D2 into January 2026.
Drought Drought
Rainfall totals of only 2.50 to 3.00 inches through September and nearly all of October resulted in D2 conditions expanding from Illinois into areas northwest of Terre Haute on October 28th, with overall dry conditions maintaining D2 into December.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured thunderstorm winds at KHUF Terre Haute Regional Airport reached 58 mph at both 1724 and 1726 EST.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A video displayed extensive flowing water over a field and road. Nearby, additional photos showed flooding over roads and up to farm structures. There were no nearby rainfall measurements, but radar estimates of over 3 inches fell in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph.
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Thunderstorm wind gust downed a 12-14 inch diameter tree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed numerous trees across northern Vigo County.
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Thunderstorm wind gusts blew down a 12-inch tree limb.
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Tree branches downed by thunderstorm wind gusts onto a house.
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A 63 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the HUF ASOS.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Ditches overflowing leading to water covering some roads. Total rainfall ranged from 2.75 to 3.50 inches.
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Three semi trucks overturned by thunderstorm wind gusts near the state line.
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Structures damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts within Terre Haute.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This first tornado to impact central Indiana began in Illinois where it reached EF2 intensity and tracked nearly 45 miles before entering Vigo County, Indiana for the final portion of its track. The circulation tracked east-northeast to New Goshen Avenue, then curled right to an …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the HUF ASOS.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 70 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location. Pea sized hail also fell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 64 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the HUF ASOS.
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A large tree limb was downed by thunderstorm wind gusts onto State Road 246.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall ranged from 5.0 to 8.0 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Criteria was reached from non-thunderstorm wind gusts reaching at least 58 mph. Wind magnitude was estimated from observed gusts and damage reports in adjacent zones. At least 6000 homes were without power during the event.
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Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees and tree limbs across Terre Haute.
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Small branches snapped off trees by thunderstorm wind gusts and pea size hail.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 1 |
| 2025 | 25 | 1 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 2 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 25 | 1 |
| 2010 | 19 | 0 |
| 2009 | 32 | 0 |
| 2008 | 58 | 0 |
| 2007 | 17 | 0 |
| 2006 | 30 | 1 |
| 2005 | 17 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 20 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 9 | 0 |
| 1981 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 7 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 2 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 2 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 3 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 3 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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