Vigo storm history
Storm events recorded in Vigo, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.
577
Total events
19
Tornadoes
110
Hail
131
Floods
1
Deaths
$62.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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…
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gust downed a 12-14 inch diameter tree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed numerous trees across northern Vigo County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts blew down a 12-inch tree limb.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree branches downed by thunderstorm wind gusts onto a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three semi trucks overturned by thunderstorm wind gusts near the state line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees and tree limbs across Terre Haute.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Small branches snapped off trees by thunderstorm wind gusts and pea size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 59 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wet microburst from strong shower downed a couple tress and snapped several power poles.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
One-inch hail amid thunderstorm winds gusting to 45 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts on the 11400 block of Sugar Lane.
Hail Hail
Hail stopped around 1006 EST.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Relayed by Ham.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures early on the 14th were as low as -7F, while robust winds gusted as high as 30-40 mph...resulting in extreme wind chills as low as -27F.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Criteria was reached from maximum heat index values exceeding 110 degrees on the early afternoon of August 21st for essentially all of Vigo County. Heat index values were from measured temperature and dewpoint at the HUF ASOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree and eight inch diameter limbs across Park Avenue between 13th Street and Lafayette Avenue.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage to a metal building by thunderstorm wind gusts. Damage to the south of Terre Haute was extensive.
High Wind High Wind
A 61 mph non-thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the KHUF ASOS.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and live power lines near the intersection of US Highway 150 and St. Mary's Road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | 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 |