Washington County, Indiana
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
34
Tornado reports
52
Hail reports
71
Floods since 1996
368
All events
10
Deaths
$18.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Washington County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 32 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.
This EF-4 tornado that ultimately stayed on the ground for 49 miles across several counties touched down just south of Fredricksburg. Several trees were snapped off with estimated EF-1 damage along a path of 30 yards wide along the south fork of the Blue Lick River. After crossin…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Heavy snowfall of 6 to 12 inches occurred across Washington County, with the heaviest accumulation reported from the southern part of the county. Washington County also received light ice accumulation of around 0.10 inches.
Recent heavy rains brought the East Fork of the White River above flood Stage. A man drowned around 8 pm Thursday evening January 18th after attempting to drive south from Jackson County into Washington County across a water covered bridge 1 mile east of Sparksville. His car was …
The Blue River at Fredericksburg crested at 27.3 feet around 330 PM EST on March 19. Flood stage at Fredericksburg is 20 feet. This is the major flooding level for this location. Water enters businesses in the town and some evacuations are required. U.S. Highway 150 is closed.
The tornado touched down initially in western Washington County, where it destroyed a home and a garage. It skipped across Washington County, with the next reported damage in the vicinity of Pekin. Several homes and farm buildings were damaged or destroyed there. A total of nine …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Homer Chapel Road was flooded near the intersection of Lisa Lane.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Trainer Lane was flooded near the Blue River.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Vincennes Trail was flooded between Skylight Road and Becks Mill Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was a water rescue involving a vehicle near the intersection of Wetzel Road and Bethlehem Church Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was a water rescue at the intersection of East Wetzel Road and East Bethlehem Church Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was a water rescue with a vehicle in flood waters on the 2200 block of Highland Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several trees down near South Chastain Road and West Mt Tabor Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down at North Highland Road and West Cox Ferry Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a large tree down at South Franklin School Road and East State Road 160.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down at the intersection of South Becks Mill Road and West Mitchell Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down off of East Highway 150.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down across Washington County, including along Indiana State Road 160 near Salem. One tree fell onto a vehicle on Carolyn Drive in Salem.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down along Indiana State Road 160 near its intersections with Franklin School Road and Conway Church Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along East Blue River Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along North Franklin Bottoms Road.
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Trees were blown down along South Eastern School Road near Pekin.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several water rescues occurred along Dutch Creek Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A water rescue was needed near the intersection of East Blue River Road and Lockenour Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Sinking Creek Lane near Hardinsburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed along US Route 150 in Hardinsburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed along North Mill Street in Pekin.
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Trees fell down near East Washington Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple trees down near Dutch Creek Road.
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Trees fell near Reunion Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were down on N Kossuth Road.
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Power lines were down on Water Street in Salem.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snow and sleet totaling 8 to 13 inches fell across Washington County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on Martinsburg Road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow of 4 to 6 inches fell across Washington County.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
A freeze impacted Washington County, with multiple mesonets, including CWOP and Davis weather stations reporting temperatures between 28-31 degrees during the early morning hours of October 24, 2025.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Blue River Church Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A camper was carried by flood waters and folded underneath a bridge on Shorts Corner Road.
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Water began to enter a house in New Pekin.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Cars were floating in flood waters and water rescues were needed along State Road 160 near South Boston.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along North Nubian Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | 0 |
| 2025 | 22 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 | 12 | 1 |
| 2017 | 16 | 4 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 1 |
| 2011 | 23 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 1 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 2 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 3 | 2 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 2 | 2 |
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