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Warrick County, Indiana severe weather history spans 393 recorded events between 1955 and 2025. The dominant hazard is thunderstorm wind, accounting for 34.4% of all recorded events. It ranks #1,280 nationally and #28 in Indiana.
393
Recorded events
6
Direct deaths
46
Direct injuries
$99.1M
Property damage
The record
What the Warrick County, Indiana severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Warrick County, Indiana severe weather history averages 5.6 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2010s, with 128 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 34 events fall before 1990 and 359 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The deadliest hazard in the Warrick County, Indiana record is tornado, responsible for 5 direct deaths. The costliest is tornado, with $71.3M 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 Warrick County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 135 | 1 | $26.5M | 104 | 1960–2025 |
| Flood | 90 | 0 | $381K | 0 | 1997–2025 |
| Hail | 74 | 0 | $20K | 4.25 | 1960–2025 |
| Flash Flood | 34 | 0 | $930K | 0 | 1996–2025 |
| Tornado | 29 | 5 | $71.3M | F3 | 1955–2024 |
| Heavy Rain | 21 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2005–2015 |
| Funnel Cloud | 9 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2004–2022 |
| Lightning | 1 | 0 | $10K | 0 | 2005–2005 |
Decade by decade
Warrick County, Indiana severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
34 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 21 touched down inside it and 13 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-06 | EF3 | 24 | 238 | 41.3 mi | Crossed in |
| 1979-04-11 | EF2 | 1 | 2 | 10.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 2024-04-02 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 14.9 mi | Crossed in |
| 2024-04-02 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 14.9 mi | Crossed in |
| 2020-03-28 | EF2 | 0 | 2 | 5.1 mi | Crossed in |
| 2011-04-26 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 mi | Touched down here |
| 2004-05-30 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 mi | Crossed in |
| 1996-04-19 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1963-03-16 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1957-05-21 | EF2 | 0 | 2 | 0.1 mi | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Warrick County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2005 | Tornado | NEWBURGH | 4 | 30 | $65.0M |
| May 17, 1990 | Thunderstorm Wind | 1 | 6 | $0 | |
| Apr 12, 1979 | Tornado | 1 | 2 | $25K | |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Tornado | NEWBURGH | 0 | 2 | $2.0M |
| Aug 27, 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | NEWBURGH | 0 | 2 | $25K |
| May 22, 1957 | Tornado | 0 | 2 | $25K | |
| May 26, 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | BOONVILLE | 0 | 1 | $50K |
| Apr 29, 1996 | Flash Flood | BOONVILLE | 0 | 1 | $80K |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
This tornado, which crossed into Warrick County from Vanderburgh County just south of Interstate 164 (at Angel Mounds), crossed the entire county in less than 20 minutes. The tornado reached its peak intensity in Warrick County, where winds reached about 200 MPH. The peak winds occurred along Highway 261 and Lincoln Road, in an industrial park near Paradise, and in DeGonia Springs. As the tornado passed south of Boonville, the county seat of Warrick County, a teenage girl was killed in a vehicle. In the community of DeGonia Springs, three persons in a mobile home were killed. One of the victims was a woman who was 8-months pregnant. From the north side of Newburgh to DeGonia Springs, houses were severely damaged or destroyed, and vehicles were tossed. Some of the tornado victims were moved 40 feet or more. The tornado passed just to the south of Tennyson before exiting into Spencer County.
This tornado touched down just west of Phelps Road, and it lifted at Highway 66 and Sharon Road. Access to the city of Newburgh was restricted due to many trees on roads and power lines. Many of the trees landed on homes, businesses, and vehicles. A front porch was torn off a home. Carports were destroyed, including one that was thrown into a ravine. The city's maintenance garage was buried under fallen trees, destroying four of the city's five trucks. Several roofs were blown off businesses. Peak winds were estimated near 120 MPH.
The tornado crossed the Ohio River from Henderson County, Kentucky into Newburgh. Five homes lost at least portions of their roof, and at least one home lost some of its second story walls. Dozens of other homes received moderate to major damage, including several with fallen trees causing major damage. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted. Dozens of small buildings, garages, and other small structures were damaged. Many power lines were either blown down or brought down by fallen trees. At least two people were treated and released from area hospitals. The tornado was photographed near the beginning of its track along the Ohio River. Peak winds were estimated near 125 mph.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Relatively Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
65,261
Population (ACS)
$243K
Median home value
20
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 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING | DR |
| Mar 9, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES | DR |
Within the county
Most affected places
- Newburgh 322
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Warrick County, Indiana?
393 events are on record between 1955 and 2025, causing 6 direct deaths and $99.1M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Warrick County?
Thunderstorm Wind, with 135 recorded events — 34.4% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Warrick County?
34 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 21 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Warrick County?
20 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Warrick County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Warrick County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Warrick County as relatively low risk, placing it in the 65 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Warrick 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
- Warren County 196
- Washington County 292
- Wabash County 255
- Wayne County 435
- Vigo County 468
- Wells County 243
Cite this page
“Warrick County, Indiana.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/indiana/warrick-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.