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Fulton County, Indiana severe weather history spans 237 recorded events between 1951 and 2026. The dominant hazard is thunderstorm wind, accounting for 58.2% of all recorded events. It ranks #2,198 nationally and #71 in Indiana.
237
Recorded events
10
Direct deaths
162
Direct injuries
$6.6M
Property damage
The record
What the Fulton County, Indiana severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Fulton County, Indiana severe weather history averages 3.2 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2000s, with 78 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 26 events fall before 1990 and 211 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The deadliest hazard in the Fulton County, Indiana record is tornado, responsible for 6 direct deaths. The costliest is tornado, with $5.2M in reported property damage. In total, 7 distinct hazard types appear in this county archive, each listed with its own dated record below.
By hazard type
Every hazard type recorded in Fulton County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 138 | 2 | $471K | 69 | 1958–2026 |
| Hail | 69 | 0 | $189K | 4.5 | 1974–2026 |
| Tornado | 13 | 6 | $5.2M | F4 | 1951–2025 |
| Flood | 9 | 2 | $590K | 0 | 1999–2018 |
| Lightning | 4 | 0 | $20K | 0 | 2001–2011 |
| Flash Flood | 3 | 0 | $150K | 0 | 1998–2013 |
| Funnel Cloud | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2005–2005 |
Decade by decade
Fulton County, Indiana severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
16 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 9 touched down inside it and 7 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-04-03 | EF4 | 18 | 285 | 108.7 mi | Crossed in |
| 2019-05-27 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 mi | Crossed in |
| 1957-06-14 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 mi | Touched down here |
| 1956-08-12 | EF3 | 0 | 1 | 23.4 mi | Crossed in |
| 1951-06-21 | EF3 | 0 | 4 | 5.4 mi | Crossed in |
| 1994-04-26 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 mi | Crossed in |
| 1989-09-01 | EF2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 mi | Touched down here |
| 1956-04-03 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 mi | Touched down here |
| 2005-08-13 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.8 mi | Touched down here |
| 1995-06-07 | EF1 | 0 | 10 | 0.5 mi | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Fulton County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 1974 | Tornado | 6 | 138 | $0 | |
| Jan 8, 2008 | Flood | ROCHESTER | 2 | 1 | $125K |
| Aug 4, 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | BRUCE LAKE | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| Jul 4, 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | ROCHESTER | 1 | 0 | $15K |
| Jun 7, 1995 | Tornado | Rochester | 0 | 10 | $100K |
| Sep 1, 1989 | Tornado | 0 | 3 | $2.5M | |
| Jun 3, 1989 | Tornado | 0 | 3 | $25K | |
| Jun 22, 1951 | Tornado | 0 | 2 | $2.5M |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
A 45 year old male, riding a moped, struck a downed tree on State Route 17, near County Road 200 North. The driver was ejected and pronounced dead at a local hospital. The time noted for this entry was when the accident happened. Thunderstorms were not occurring at the time, but had occurred on the 3rd.
Numerous roads were flooded with standing water ranging from six inches to a few feet in depth. Flooding occurred along the Tippecanoe River which flows through the northern part of the county. Little Yellow Creek, which is fed by the Tippecanoe River, rose dramatically over a 24 hour period as rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were observed. This high water resulted in a portion of County Road 825 East, north of County Road 600 North, being washed out, roughly 12 feet deep. The road gave way under a SUV that was traveling along the road. This SUV made it across, but a second SUV behind this first did not and got wedged in the opening. The father of the female driver attempted to rescue his daughter and 2 grandchildren, but was swept about 50 yards downstream before grabbing onto branch. He stood up in the water on a log for about 20 minutes and was rescued with no serious injuries.
At least 6 homes were damaged by trees or tree limbs, with numerous other homes suffering lost shingles, siding and fascia. Numerous vehicles were also damaged from falling trees. Damage of at least $150,000 is estimated.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Very Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
20,312
Population (ACS)
$157K
Median home value
17
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM | EM |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 | EM |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING | DR |
| Apr 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM | DR |
| Apr 22, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING | DR |
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Fulton County, Indiana?
237 events are on record between 1951 and 2026, causing 10 direct deaths and $6.6M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Fulton County?
Thunderstorm Wind, with 138 recorded events — 58.2% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Fulton County?
16 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 9 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Fulton County?
17 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Fulton County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Fulton County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Fulton County as very low risk, placing it in the 20 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Fulton County, Indiana severe weather history data come from?
Every figure is drawn from United States federal public-domain records: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events for the event archive, NOAA SPC SVRGIS for mapped tornado paths, FEMA for disaster declarations and risk ratings, and the U.S. Census for population context. Dates are shown in UTC and recent entries may still be revised by NOAA.
Nearby
Neighbouring counties
- Franklin County 244
- Gibson County 589
- Fountain County 240
- Grant County 350
- Floyd County 282
- Greene County 303
Cite this page
“Fulton County, Indiana.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/indiana/fulton-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.