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Cass County, Indiana severe weather history spans 350 recorded events between 1956 and 2026. The dominant hazard is thunderstorm wind, accounting for 66.9% of all recorded events. It ranks #1,489 nationally and #31 in Indiana.
350
Recorded events
0
Direct deaths
19
Direct injuries
$5.1M
Property damage
The record
What the Cass County, Indiana severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Cass County, Indiana severe weather history averages 5.0 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2000s, with 105 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 51 events fall before 1990 and 299 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The costliest is flash flood, with $2.3M 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 Cass County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 234 | 0 | $2.1M | 87 | 1956–2026 |
| Hail | 67 | 0 | $7K | 2.75 | 1979–2026 |
| Tornado | 26 | 0 | $584K | F4 | 1956–2025 |
| Flash Flood | 14 | 0 | $2.3M | 0 | 1998–2017 |
| Flood | 4 | 0 | $150K | 0 | 1997–2017 |
| Lightning | 3 | 0 | $58K | 0 | 1996–2025 |
| Funnel Cloud | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2021–2021 |
Decade by decade
Cass County, Indiana severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
28 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 21 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 |
| 2013-11-17 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 37.9 mi | Crossed in |
| 2010-06-05 | EF3 | 0 | 1 | 7.5 mi | Touched down here |
| 1963-04-29 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 23.1 mi | Crossed in |
| 2005-07-26 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1961-06-22 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 mi | Touched down here |
| 1959-09-28 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 mi | Touched down here |
| 1958-06-13 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 8.4 mi | Crossed in |
| 1958-06-13 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 mi | Touched down here |
| 1956-03-06 | EF2 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 mi | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Cass County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | ROYAL CENTER | 0 | 7 | $30K |
| Apr 3, 1974 | Tornado | 0 | 4 | $0 | |
| Oct 18, 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | LOGANSPORT | 0 | 3 | $200K |
| Sep 19, 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | ANOKA | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Jun 6, 2010 | Tornado | LINCOLN | 0 | 1 | $125K |
| Jun 6, 2010 | Tornado | DEACON | 0 | 1 | $125K |
| Jun 22, 1996 | Lightning | LOGANSPORT | 0 | 1 | $0 |
| Mar 7, 1956 | Tornado | 0 | 1 | $25K |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Three to five inches of rain fell onto already saturated ground in the span of a few hours, resulting in rapid rises on several creeks, streams and ditches in southern parts of the county, especially from County Road 300 S down to the Howard county line. Rock and Paint Creeks as well as Tolen ditch were impacted the most with numerous roads closed due to 1 to 3 feet of flowing water over bridges. In addition, the extensive amount of water was flowing over several roads where generally flat terrain existed. Water depth approached 6 inches in spots. Emergency management officials reported at least 2 roads washed out and 1 bridge collapse. State Road 29 between Highway 218 and 18, Highway 18 between State Route 29 and US 35, Highway 218 between Highway 29 and US 35, US 35 at Anoka all closed due to high flowing water on the roads. Flooding issues continued well into the 12th, despite no further rainfall occurring. Damage amounts likely exceeded a million dollars, but no exact figures were available.
THE LOGANSPORT IMPLEMENT STORE WAS INUNDATED WITH WATER UP TO FOUR FEET DEEP. SEVERAL HOMES IN TOWN SUSTAINED FLOODED BASEMENTS. ONE RESIDENT IN THE TOWN OF GALVESTON HAD THEIR BASEMENT WALL COLLAPSE DUE TO THE PRESSURE OF THE WATER.
A microburst on the south side of Logansport ripped the roof from a warehouse. The debris was scattered downwind, and caused damage to several other buildings in the immediate area. A few people received some minor bumps and bruises. Damage was estimated at $100,000.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Relatively Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
37,680
Population (ACS)
$134K
Median home value
15
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 |
| Jan 30, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING | DR |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Snowstorm | SNOW | EM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION | EM |
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Cass County, Indiana?
350 events are on record between 1956 and 2026, causing 0 direct deaths and $5.1M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Cass County?
Thunderstorm Wind, with 234 recorded events — 66.9% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Cass County?
28 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 Cass County?
15 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Cass County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Cass County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cass County as relatively low risk, placing it in the 57 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Cass 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
- Carroll County 244
- Clark County 470
- Brown County 189
- Clay County 203
- Boone County 406
- Clinton County 284
Cite this page
“Cass County, Indiana.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/indiana/cass-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.