Wayne storm history
Storm events recorded in Wayne, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.
579
Total events
22
Tornadoes
82
Hail
85
Floods
2
Deaths
$17.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
On the morning of June 23 at 08:37, a City of Richmond employee of the street department was assisting in clearing debris from a residence. A tree had partially fallen onto the house and the employee was assisting in clearing the tree when he evidently suffered a sudden cardiac e…
The second batch of heavy rainfall in less than 24 hours caused county creeks and streams to rise out of their banks. A boy was killed when he was swept into Clear Creek.
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines to significant structural damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Centerville measured 4 inches of snow. Another observer 3 miles south of Richmond and a public report 1 mile south of Richmond had 3 inches of accumulation.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Centerville, 6 inches of snow was measured. A spotter in Boston measured 5.5 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed across a power line on Meek Road, just south of Centerville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few power poles and power lines were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on State Route 1.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed near the intersection of Neuman Lake Road and State Route 1.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over the roadway at the intersection of Morgan Creek Road and Center Road.
Flood Flood
Several roads remained closed due to high water, especially north of U.S Route 40.
Flood Flood
Several roads were closed across the county due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto a power line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in downtown Cambridge City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in Hagerstown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Centerville, 9.5 inches of snow fell.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Near Richmond, 2.7 inches of snow fell.
High Wind High Wind
Over 150 reports were received of trees and power lines blown down across the county. A gust to 45 mph was recorded at the Richmond Municipal Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and wires were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and power lines were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Temple Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed in the Cambridge City area, affecting 30 to 40 properties.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed near the intersection of Pearl Street and Main Street.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on a few roads in the Richmond area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 10 inch diameter tree was downed onto McConaha Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported to be flowing over US-40 near Elm Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported to be flowing over US-40 near Swallow Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A tree was downed over a road due to flood waters.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A culvert was washed out on Jacksonburg Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began in Fayette County at 1908EST, about 3 miles northeast of Bentonville. The tornado moved northeast and entered Wayne County along Paul Road at 1910EST. The most concentrated area of damage was found along Wagner Road on the west side of Milton. Numerous trees wer…
Flood Flood
High water was reported on several roads in the Richmond area. The high water damaged a culvert pipe west of Porterfield Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado developed near the intersection of Garr and Pleasant View Roads, where trees were broken off and uprooted on either side of Pleasant View Road. From there, the tornado caused mainly tree damage as it traveled northeast across Buttermilk Road, Weiss Road, and Interstat…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
West of Richmond, a spotter reported 4.5 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Richmond and Abington areas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed at the intersection of Henley and Backmeyer Roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Four large trees were downed. A barn was also destroyed.
Flood Flood
High water was reported near Boundary Road between Hinshaw and Overman Roads.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 2 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 19 | 1 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 1 |
| 2015 | 34 | 1 |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 |
| 2013 | 20 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 20 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 1 |
| 2003 | 24 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 2 |
| 1999 | 15 | 1 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 20 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 1 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 9 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 1 |
| 1979 | 5 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 2 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |