Fayette County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Fayette County, Indiana? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 42 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 30 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph, plus 12 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Last 30 days in Fayette County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 447 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Glenwood, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 7 SE Connersville SPC verified report
Saturday, August 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 558 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near New Castle to 7 miles southwest of Batesville, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.”
“At 453 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of Bright, moving north at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees down along South Whitman Road near State Route 1. Time estimated from Radar. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 5 SSE Connersville SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 457 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Abington, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 658 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Oldenburg, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 633 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Lake Santee, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 N Laurel SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 623 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Hagerstown to 6 miles southeast of Connersville, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.”
- Hail 0.25" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Wind gusts of 35 to 50 MPH will be possible over the next few hours. These winds will occur separately from any thunderstorms. Winds of this magnitude may damage small tree limbs and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“Trees down just south of Fayette Central Elementary School. Time estimated from RADAR. (ILN)”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 NW Connersville SPC verified report
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will be possible ahead of and along a cold front, through 8 pm. Southerly wind gusts will become westerly as the front passes. Driving may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Power outages from downed branches are possible.”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 727 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Brookville, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
“At 552 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Glenwood, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1023 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles north of Hagerstown to 9 miles southwest of Greensburg, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and west central Ohio. WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and central Kentucky. WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Sunday to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...In Indiana, Fayette, Union, and Wayne Counties. In Ohio, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Clark, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble Counties. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...In Indiana, Fayette, Union, and Wayne Counties. In Ohio, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Clark, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble Counties. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
- Wind 60 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“Several trees and power poles and wires down. Time estimated from RADAR. (ILN)”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 N Connersville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 9 SW Dublin SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. A band of stronger showers will pass through the region this evening and may produce isolated wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. A band of stronger showers will pass through the region this evening and may produce isolated wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...From 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ this evening to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday.”
- Wind 55 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Fayette County, IN?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 42 severe weather events in Fayette County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Fayette County recently?
Yes — 12 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
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