Frost/Freeze in Indiana

Events

362

Deaths

0

Injuries

0

Damage

$9.6 million

• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, April 6 to 8, 2007$5.0 million · 8 eventsUnseasonably warm temperatures for an extended period of time in March allowed much of the Ohio Valley to begin its agricultural growing season early.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, April 8, 2007$3.3 million · 6 eventsThis was the fourth and most extreme of several freezes on consecutive nights. Extensive damage occurred to some crops, gardens, and even trees. Record warmth in March preceded these freezes. Most growth was well ahead of schedule when the record cold struck.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, May 9, 2020$1.1 million · 2 eventsDuring the overnight hours of May 8th going into May 9th, a widespread hard freeze occurred across much of Indiana. Temperatures ranged from the low 30s in southern Indiana to the mid 20s in central Indiana and low 20s in northern Indiana.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, April 15 to 16, 2020$100,000 · 1 eventTemepratures across Indiana fell into the mid to upper 20s during the overnight hours of April 15th into the 16th. This cold weather led to significant crop damage across central and southern Indiana.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, April 15, 2008$60,000 · 6 eventsHigh pressure was centered directly over the Lower Ohio Valley early in the morning. Widespread freezing temperatures occurred under the influence of this cold high pressure system. Low temperatures were near 30 degrees across southwest Indiana.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, April 16, 2014$30,000 · 6 eventsHigh pressure moved east across the Ohio Valley, bringing unseasonably cold air and widespread freezing temperatures. Lows were from 30 to 32 degrees at many locations in southwest Indiana. The low at the Evansville airport was 32 degrees.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, April 3 to 5, 201620 eventsAn unusually warm March led to an early start for the growing season across the lower Ohio Valley. An unseasonably cold air mass settled over the area April 3 and April 5, which brought low temperatures down to the mid 20s to low 30s.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, April 8 to 10, 201619 eventsAn unusually warm March led to an early start for the growing season across the lower Ohio Valley. An unseasonably cold air mass settled over the area April 8-10, which brought low temperatures down to the mid 20s to low 30s.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, October 24, 202510 eventsHigh pressure centered over the Ohio Valley led to light winds and excellent radiational cooling conditions early on the morning of October 24, 2025. Temperatures dropped to at or below the freezing mark in all of NWS Louisville's counties in southern Indiana.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, April 18, 19976 eventsAn unseasonably cold April caused problems for some growers, especially fruit growers. The peach crop was especially vulnerable because mild temperatures in March resulted in early blossoms. The low on April 18 was 30 degrees at Evansville.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, October 9 to 10, 20006 eventsA widespread killing frost affected southwest Indiana, bringing an end to the growing season. Evansville broke the record low temperature for the date when the temperature fell to 29 degrees.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, April 18, 20016 eventsAn unusually late frost damaged unprotected crops and gardens. The low temperature at Evansville was 26 degrees, a record for the date. Among the most heavily affected crops were strawberries, peaches, nectarines, and apples.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, October 3, 20036 eventsCold Canadian high pressure pushed the coldest air up through this point in the fall season into southwest Indiana. Clear skies and calm winds allowed frost to form. This was unusually early in the season for the first frost. The low at Evansville was 33 degrees.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, May 4, 20056 eventsAn unusually late season frost occurred. Low temperatures were in the middle 30's, including 34 degrees at the Evansville airport. This was the last of four consecutive frosty mornings. Lows each morning from May 1st to the 4th were about the same, mostly in the middle 30's.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, October 28, 20056 eventsWidespread frost was observed across southwest Indiana. Low temperatures ranged from 32 degrees at Evansville to 34 degrees at the Mount Vernon Water Works on the Ohio River.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, October 14 to 15, 20066 eventsWidespread frost and freezing temperatures occurred on two consecutive nights. The frost and freeze conditions were about a week or two earlier than usual in the fall. Lows were mostly in the lower 30's both nights.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, November 7, 20076 eventsA hard freeze brought an end to the growing season. A high pressure system over the southern and central Plains ushered in unseasonably cold air. Overnight lows were in the mid 20's at many locations.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, April 9, 20076 eventsThis was the fifth consecutive night of freezing temperatures. A hard freeze occurred in most areas. Lows were in the mid 20's, not quite as cold as the previous night. Extensive damage occurred to some crops, gardens, and even trees.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, April 6, 20076 eventsThis was the second of several freezes on consecutive nights that resulted in extensive damage to some crops, gardens, and even trees. Record warmth in March preceded these freezes. Most growth was well ahead of schedule when the record cold struck.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, October 29, 20076 eventsClear skies and light winds associated with high pressure allowed temperatures to cool into the lower 30's. Widespread frost was observed.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, April 5, 20076 eventsThis was the first of several freezes on consecutive nights that resulted in extensive damage to some crops, gardens, and even trees. Record warmth in March preceded these freezes. Most growth was well ahead of schedule when the record cold struck.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, April 10, 20076 eventsTemperatures fell below freezing for the sixth consecutive night in some counties. Lows were in the lower 30's, which was not as cold as previous nights. Little additional damage occurred to crops, gardens, and trees.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, April 7, 20076 eventsThis was the third of several freezes on consecutive nights that resulted in extensive damage to some crops, gardens, and even trees. Record warmth in March preceded these freezes. Most growth was well ahead of schedule when the record cold struck.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, October 29, 20086 eventsSurface high pressure crossed the Lower Mississippi Valley. The combination of light winds, dry air, and clear skies allowed temperatures to fall below freezing with widespread frost. Low temperatures were in the upper 20's at most locations.
• Frost and Freeze in Indiana, October 28, 20086 eventsCold Canadian high pressure moved south into the Plains. Brisk north winds brought the first freeze of the season to the entire region. Low temperatures were from 30 to 32 degrees at most observing sites.

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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24.