Wayne 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.
22
Tornado reports
83
Hail reports
87
Floods since 1996
595
All events
2
Deaths
$17.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Wayne County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 22 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.
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
A tree was downed along McMinn Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed in Richmond.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the city of Centerville.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the city of Richmond.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few power lines were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed in Fountain City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in Glen Miller Park.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The Richmond Municipal Airport twice measured a gust to 49 mph. The first occurred at 12:15 pm EST, and the second at 11:35 pm EST.
High Wind High Wind
Richmond municipal airport.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The CWOP observer in Economy recorded a 47 mph gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A roof was blown off of a building on South 8th Street.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The EMA measured 10 inches of snow in Richmond.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 0 |
| 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 | 6 | 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 |
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