Vigo storm history

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

Measured thunderstorm winds at KHUF Terre Haute Regional Airport reached 58 mph at both 1724 and 1726 EST.

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.

Estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm wind gust downed a 12-14 inch diameter tree.

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed numerous trees across northern Vigo County.

Thunderstorm wind gusts blew down a 12-inch tree limb.

Tree branches downed by thunderstorm wind gusts onto a house.

A 63 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the HUF ASOS.

Ditches overflowing leading to water covering some roads. Total rainfall ranged from 2.75 to 3.50 inches.

Three semi trucks overturned by thunderstorm wind gusts near the state line.

Structures damaged by thunderstorm wind gusts within Terre Haute.

A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the HUF ASOS.

A 70 mph thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at this location. Pea sized hail also fell.

A 64 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the HUF ASOS.

A large tree limb was downed by thunderstorm wind gusts onto State Road 246.

Snowfall ranged from 5.0 to 8.0 inches.

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 winds downed several large trees and tree limbs across Terre Haute.

Small branches snapped off trees by thunderstorm wind gusts and pea size hail.

A 59 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location.

Wet microburst from strong shower downed a couple tress and snapped several power poles.

One-inch hail amid thunderstorm winds gusting to 45 mph.

Several large trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts on the 11400 block of Sugar Lane.

Hail stopped around 1006 EST.

Relayed by Ham.

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.

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 winds downed a tree and eight inch diameter limbs across Park Avenue between 13th Street and Lafayette Avenue.

Damage to a metal building by thunderstorm wind gusts. Damage to the south of Terre Haute was extensive.

A 61 mph non-thunderstorm wind gust was measured at the KHUF ASOS.

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and live power lines near the intersection of US Highway 150 and St. Mary's Road.