Washington storm history
Storm events recorded in Washington, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.
335
Total events
34
Tornadoes
52
Hail
62
Floods
10
Deaths
$18.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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 …
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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over the roadway near the intersection of North Cox Ferry Road and North Highland Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Jim Day Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over the roadway on Rinkers Creek Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several feet of water were over the roadway along Small Street and Water Street in Salem. Multiple cars were submerged in the flood waters.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
An EF2 tornado, with peak winds of 115 mph, tracked across a little over a 15-mile stretch of southern and eastern Washington County late Wednesday night. It likely dissipated over the heavily forested area along the Washington/Scott county border. It was on the ground for 13 min…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were down along Farabee Road near Pekin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Horners Chapel Road at Palmyra Road in the Organ Springs area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down on State Road 60 near Farabee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on a house on Suder Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Live power lines were down on the 6400 block of Marshall Road, north of Saltillo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down across Walnut Ridge Road, just west of State Road 135.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down on Rooster Hill Road and Shady Hollow Road.
Flood Flood
Hardinsburg Livonia Road at Gypsy Ridge and Martinsburg Road were closed due to creek flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Indiana State Road 160 east of Salem.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail reported near Livonia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a tree down on State Road 66 near Purtle Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down on State Road 335 near Lovell Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A NWS storm survey found evidence of 80 to 85 MPH straight line winds along Canton South Boston Road, east of Salem. There were multiple softwood trees uprooted and a collapsed barn roof.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The first tornadic damage was a few trees down off Country Club Road going into the Western Hills Golf Course. There was damage to the garage roofing structure at the Salem Speedway. The tornado was intermittent as it straddled Indiana Hwy 56 in the west side of Salem. The most s…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was roof and tree damage in Livonia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were trees down over the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
On the northwest side of Salem Indiana, there was a very concentrated area of tree damage. Ground and drone photography determined the tree damage was from a strong 80 to 85 mph microburst between Cody Rd, Highland Road, Water Tower Road, and N. Nubian Rd. A mixture of hardwood a…
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail was observed in northern Washington County.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A few tree blew down in the county with one falling on a home. The highest measured gust in the county was 35 MPH.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall of 2 to 4 inches accumulated with blowing snow and strong wind gusts of 30-40 mph. Rapidly falling temperatures resulted in slick roads and significant travel impacts. Treacherous travel conditions were noted throughout December 23rd, a busy holiday travel day. Wind chil…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were down along West Washington School Road.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail fell near the Pumpkin Center.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado was observed touching down by two eyewitnesses near West Wilson Lane and Dog Trot Road at 8:06 PM EDT. Multiple hardwood trees were uprooted and a house suffered significant roof damage on West Wilson Lane. A barn suffered significant roof damage and two other outbuil…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were a few trees blown down.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Multiple reports were received across Washington County from the county emergency manager, department of highways, law enforcement, and COCORAHS. Between 0.25 and 0.5 inches of ice accumulation were observed, along with 2 to 2.5 inches of sleet and around 0.5 inches of snow.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 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 |