Tracking Areas of Winter Weather and Heavy Rainfall

A cold front will move through the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. today, bringing areas of snow and snow squalls which can bring rapid reductions to visibility and slick roads. A storm system will shift from the northern Gulf Coast through the Southeast U.S. today through Friday with areas of heavy to excessive rainfall and light snow further north. Heavy snow is also expected in the Rockies. Read More >

March 2, 1878
Counties: Casey
F-scale: F4
Deaths: 8
Injuries:
Path width: 400 yards
Path length:
Time: 2:30pm
Narrative: A tornado near Rich Hill and Mount Olive moved northeast and swept away dwellings, large trees, horses, cattle, and other stock. Near Rich Hill, one family of seven was killed. The mother was blown 400 yards, and her two daughters "with arms interlocked" were blown 50 yards. One other death occurred in the village of Mount Olive, where several homes were destroyed.

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Tracking Areas of Winter Weather and Heavy Rainfall

Tornadoes of March 2, 1878