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Greene County, Indiana severe weather history spans 303 recorded events between 1970 and 2026. The dominant hazard is thunderstorm wind, accounting for 48.5% of all recorded events. It ranks #1,766 nationally and #48 in Indiana.
303
Recorded events
5
Direct deaths
10
Direct injuries
$28.7M
Property damage
The record
What the Greene County, Indiana severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Greene County, Indiana severe weather history averages 5.4 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2000s, with 135 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 27 events fall before 1990 and 276 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The deadliest hazard in the Greene County, Indiana record is flood, responsible for 2 direct deaths. The costliest is flood, with $20.3M in reported property damage. In total, 8 distinct hazard types appear in this county archive, each listed with its own dated record below.
By hazard type
Every hazard type recorded in Greene County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 147 | 1 | $1.1M | 70 | 1970–2026 |
| Hail | 59 | 0 | $200 | 2 | 1978–2026 |
| Flood | 44 | 2 | $20.3M | 0 | 1998–2014 |
| Flash Flood | 26 | 1 | $407K | 0 | 1996–2025 |
| Tornado | 16 | 1 | $6.8M | F2 | 1970–2025 |
| Lightning | 4 | 0 | $87K | 0 | 1996–2007 |
| Heavy Rain | 4 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2008–2010 |
| Funnel Cloud | 3 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2010–2010 |
Decade by decade
Greene County, Indiana severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
18 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 17 touched down inside it and 1 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963-04-29 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 23.9 mi | Crossed in |
| 2025-05-16 | EF2 | 1 | 3 | 14.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 2019-06-15 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 mi | Touched down here |
| 1990-06-02 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 2025-05-16 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 mi | Touched down here |
| 2025-12-28 | EF1 | 0 | 1 | 1.1 mi | Touched down here |
| 2008-02-05 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 2008-06-03 | EF1 | 0 | 1 | 27.2 mi | Touched down here |
| 1996-05-08 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 mi | Touched down here |
| 1994-04-15 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 mi | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Greene County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | Tornado | WHITE ROSE | 1 | 3 | $1.1M |
| May 17, 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | LINTON | 1 | 2 | $0 |
| Jan 4, 2015 | Flash Flood | KOLEEN | 1 | 0 | $20K |
| Apr 7, 2014 | Flood | SCOTLAND | 1 | 0 | $100 |
| Jan 1, 2007 | Flood | WORTHINGTON | 1 | 0 | $10K |
| May 16, 1990 | Thunderstorm Wind | 0 | 2 | $0 | |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Tornado | LINTON | 0 | 1 | $1.5M |
| Jul 25, 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | JASONVILLE | 0 | 1 | $18K |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Indiana Conservation Officers found a missing Koleen woman dead in her car Monday, January 5th. Crews had resumed their search for a 39-year-old woman, who���d called her father Saturday night and told him she had accidentally driven into flood waters west of Koleen on Mineral-Koleen Road. The Greene County Sheriff���s Department and several fire departments as well as Indiana State Police and Indiana Conservation Officers were called to search throughout the day Sunday. Conservation officers said they located a submerged vehicle while searching the area with poles late Sunday night. They were able to see the top of the vehicle Monday because the waters had receded. Search crews found the woman inside the vehicle.
The White River in Greene County flooded for much of January. Crests were as high as 8.9 feet above flood stage. A man was killed near Worthington when he lost control of his car in high water and attempted to wade through the frigid water to safety.
A line of strong to severe storms moved across central and southern Indiana during the evening. As the line of storms approached Greene County a surge or bowing segment was noted in the line. This allowed for a quick moving tornado to impact downtown Linton. The tornado started near the corner of A Street SW and 6th Street SW and moved northeast through downtown Linton. The strongest damage was noted along Main St between West Vincennes St and A Street SW. This is where damage consistent with an EF1 tornado had occurred. This caused damage to roofs of masonry buildings in downtown Linton. Splatter of dirt and mud in a manner consistent with a tornado was found. The tornado continued to move east-northeast doing damage between A Street NE and East Vincennes Street. Additional roof damage and tree damage was found along the path. The tornado eventually weakened and lifted shortly after moving past 12th Street NE. Maximum winds were estimated at 100 mph.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Very Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
31,021
Population (ACS)
$153K
Median home value
19
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM | EM |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING | DR |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 | EM |
| Jun 8, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES | DR |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION | EM |
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Greene County, Indiana?
303 events are on record between 1970 and 2026, causing 5 direct deaths and $28.7M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Greene County?
Thunderstorm Wind, with 147 recorded events — 48.5% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Greene County?
18 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 17 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Greene County?
19 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Greene County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Greene County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Greene County as very low risk, placing it in the 42 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Greene 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
- Grant County 350
- Hamilton County 579
- Gibson County 589
- Hancock County 315
- Fulton County 237
- Harrison County 403
Cite this page
“Greene County, Indiana.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/indiana/greene-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.