Wells storm history
Storm events recorded in Wells, Indiana between 1950 and 2025.
331
Total events
16
Tornadoes
76
Hail
12
Floods
4
Deaths
$34.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The same supercell that produced a tornado in Grant County moved east and underwent several storm mergers as it moved over eastern Grant County. The merger caused the thunderstorm to shift southeastwards with time before mirroring the Blackford and Wells County lines. This thunde…
Snow, moderate at times, overspread the area late December 13th and continued into December 14th. Total snow accumulations across the county ranged between 6 and 8 inches. There were reports of slide-offs and accidents as roads became snow covered and hazardous.
Snow developed during the afternoon hours of January 12th and continued into the first part of January 13th. Total snow amounts across the county were generally near 2 inches. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to 30 mph, led to considerable blowing and drifting snow. Th…
The Wabash river in Bluffton reached the second highest crest on record at 18.3 feet. Flood stage is 10 feet. Emergency management reported an estimated damage amount for homes and business as well as damage to infrastructure.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Moderate to heavy snow developed during the morning hours of November 29th and continued through the early morning hours of November 30th. This was a wet snow with total snow accumulations generally ranging between 76and 8 inches. There was a report of 7.9 inches 4 miles northwes…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Part of a roof blown off of a commercial building and many power lines down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reports golf ball size hail north of Bluffton.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A mix of freezing rain and snow overspread the area during the late afternoon hours and continued through the evening before dissipating after midnight. A trained spotter reported ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch one mile west southwest of Vera Cruz, IN. This wintry…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Cold, below freezing, temperatures and road surfaces led to icy roads and sidewalks once periods of freezing rain and freezing drizzle developed. A few thunderstorms even developed dropping heavier freezing rain and small hail late in the evening into the early morning hours of F…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree branches were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was damaged on state route 1 in Bluffton.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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Hail Hail
Two-inch hailstones near SR 218 and SR 1 damaged siding and windows of several homes.
Hail Hail
Photo on Facebook of 2.5 inch hail.
Hail Hail
Photo on Facebook of 2.5 inch hail.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The combination of temperatures in the single digits below zero and gusty southwest winds of around 20 mph produced minimum wind chills of 25 to 30 below zero during the morning hours. A wind chill of 29 below zero was reported by a mesonet station in Craigsville, IN at 10:05am o…
Hail Hail
Up to nickel size hail reported in addition to various 1 to 3 inch diameter tree limbs blown down.
Hail Hail
A broadcast media member reported penny size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A number of trees were downed along route 124.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was down onto a mobile home.
Hail Hail
Penny size hail reported.
Hail Hail
Crops were damaged from half dollar size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Metal roofing was partially peeled off an outbuilding. An empty 35k Gallon Fertilizer Tank was tipped over on its side.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Likely due to a wet microburst, the side of a barn was blown in, several large diameter trees were damaged. Some trees up to 48 inches diameter. Roofing material was peeled off as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage at the intersection of Hoosier Highway and E 200 S.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported a few trees downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Structural damage occurred to a barn. Powerlines and trees downed as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn or shed structure was destroyed and a camper trailer was tipped onto its side.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reports that tree limbs and power lines are down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reports that a barn roof was blown off, a part of a house roof was blown off.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reports and estimated wind gust of 60 mph.
Hail Hail
Nickle size hail reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter reports 1 to 3 inch diameter tree limbs down. Some rotted.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A wet, heavy, snow created difficult travel with reports of slide-offs, accidents and school closings on January 25th. The snow was heavy at times with inch per hour snowfall rates and visibilities less than a quarter of a mile observed. Snowfall generally ranged between 5 and 7 …
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
An arctic front brought sub-zero temperatures and strong wind gusts to 40 to 50 mph. This combination resulted in dangerous wind chills of 25 to 40 below zero from the early morning hours on December 23rd to the early morning hours on December 24th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A major winter storm brought snow and blowing snow that led to very dangerous travel conditions from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. Most of the storm total snowfall of 2 to 4 inches occurred Thursday night into early Friday, but strong wind gusts of 50 mph and blow…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported several six to twelve inch diameter tree limbs were snapped and fell into the intersection of County Road 500 East and 1150 North.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a large evergreen tree was uprooted.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light to moderate snow moved across the area during the late afternoon and early evening hours of February 24th. Snow accumulations around 1 inch were reported during the late afternoon and early evening of February 24th before precipitation changed over to freezing drizzle. The …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Rain changed over to snow during the early afternoon hours of February 2nd, with periods of moderate to heavy snow continuing through the late evening hours of February 3rd. Winds also picked up on February 3rd which led to significant blowing and drifting. There was a report of …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Periods of freezing drizzle with temperatures in the upper 20s created icy roads on January 17th. There were numerous reports of rollovers and slide-offs, with a few roads briefly closed in the region due to accidents. A thin glaze of ice also developed on sidewalks, with some mi…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 1 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 22 | 1 |
| 2002 | 9 | 1 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 1 |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 2 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |