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Fulton County, Indiana

40 topographic sheets cover 21 settlements here, and 9 properties are on the National Register of Historic Places.

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From the record

9 National Register listings published here.

Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service

Indiana within the United States
Fulton County within Indiana

What the record shows

  • 214 topographic sheet readings cover the county's settlements.
  • 9 properties here are on the National Register of Historic Places: 7 buildings and 2 districts.
  • 1 of the 9 listings was added during the 1970s.
  • The Geographic Names Information System records 21 populated places in this county; 21 are covered by at least one topographic sheet.

Places on the National Register

9

Every property in this county listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with the year it was listed and the federal nomination document.

Photograph PropertyType ListedReference
Akron Historic Districtdistrict2024100010028
Lyman M. Brackett Housebuilding198484001036
Fulton County Courthousebuilding200000001138
John Haimbaugh Round Barnbuilding199393000192
Bert Leedy Round Barnbuilding199393000182
Prill Schoolbuilding198181000012
Rochester Downtown Historic Districtdistrict200808000556
John W. Smith Housebuilding197979000015
Utter-Gerig Round Barnbuilding199090001927

Storms, 1951 to 2026

60 of 237 shown

The NOAA Storm Events Database holds 237 reports for this county, causing 10 deaths, 162 injuries and about $6,640,030 in recorded property damage. Each settlement page carries the reports that name it.

Kind of event Reports
Thunderstorm Wind138
Hail69
Tornado13
Flood9
Lightning4
Flash Flood3
Funnel Cloud1

The most serious of them, by death, then injury, then recorded damage. The accounts are quoted exactly as the forecast office filed them.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
April 1974Tornado (F4)not stated6 killed, 138 hurtno account filed
January 2008FloodRochester2 killed, 1 hurt, $125,000Numerous roads across Fulton county were at least partially, if not fully impassable with flood waters from low areas, creeks, streams and rivers. County officials closed all roads to general travel from the evening of January 8th to the morning hours of the 9th. Reports of a Chevy Tahoe in deep water with children trapped was received by dispatch centers in Fulton and Kosciusko counties around 750 am Tuesday morning. The vehicle was located on County Road 600 North between 825 and 900 East near the Fulton/Kosciusko county line. The driver of the vehicle, a 29 year old female, reported coming over the top of a hill and unknowningly drove into flowing water over 600 North. By the time she realized what was going on the vehicle stalled and was subsequently carried by nearly seven feet of water into an adjacent field. The driver was able to rescue three of the five children, ages four, one and three months. However, flood waters overtook the vehicle and two children, a two year old girl and five year old boy drowned in the SUV. Due to the fast current, a boat and front end loader were used in the rescue. A Mentone firefighter suffered minor injuries during the rescue.
July 2003Thunderstorm WindRochester1 killed, $15,000Emergency management reported a large tree fell on a mobile home crushing a 27 year old man. The man died of head injuries.
August 2017Thunderstorm WindBruce Lake1 killedA 45 year old male, riding a moped, struck a downed tree on State Route 17, near County Road 200 North. The driver was ejected and pronounced dead at a local hospital. The time noted for this entry was when the accident happened. Thunderstorms were not occurring at the time, but had occurred on the 3rd.
June 1995Tornado (F1)Rochester10 hurt, $100,000A tornado flipped over four mobile office homes south of Rochester. Two men were injured when a tree fell on their car and another man was injured when a limb flew through the window of his home. Trees were blown down at Akron. Some trees were down on cars.
September 1989Tornado (F2)not stated3 hurt, $2,500,000no account filed
June 1989Tornado (F0)not stated3 hurt, $25,000no account filed
June 1951Tornado (F3)not stated2 hurt, $2,500,000no account filed
July 1998Flash FloodGrass Creek1 hurt, $150,00040 PERCENT OF THE COUNTIES ROADS WERE REPORTED WASHED OUT. ONE MAN WAS INJURED WHEN HE DROVE HIS VEHICLE INTO A FALLEN TREE LIMB. HE SUFFERED CUTS AND BRUISES.
August 2022Thunderstorm WindFulton1 hurt, $20,000A tree fell onto a moving vehicle in the 9000 block of SR 25. The driver had to be extricated and was taken to the hospital with critical injuries.
May 2008LightningRochester1 hurtAn 18-year-old male was struck by lightning while traveling in his car near the intersection of South Park Road and West 13th Street. The bolt came through his windshield, and striking him on the shoulder. The vehicle stopped a few blocks away and he regained consciousness long enough to call his father before passing back out. He was treated and released from a local hospital with no serious injuries.
July 2001LightningRochester1 hurtOne person hit by lightning.
July 1992Thunderstorm Windnot stated1 hurtno account filed
February 2018FloodGrass Creek$250,000Extensive flooding was reported around the Tippecanoe River and its associated basin, with several roads suffering damage from partial to full washouts. Damage has been estimated in excess of 250,000 dollars.
March 2009FloodTalma$200,000Numerous roads were flooded with standing water ranging from six inches to a few feet in depth. Flooding occurred along the Tippecanoe River which flows through the northern part of the county. Little Yellow Creek, which is fed by the Tippecanoe River, rose dramatically over a 24 hour period as rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were observed. This high water resulted in a portion of County Road 825 East, north of County Road 600 North, being washed out, roughly 12 feet deep. The road gave way under a SUV that was traveling along the road. This SUV made it across, but a second SUV behind this first did not and got wedged in the opening. The father of the female driver attempted to rescue his daughter and 2 grandchildren, but was swept about 50 yards downstream before grabbing onto branch. He stood up in the water on a log for about 20 minutes and was rescued with no serious injuries.
May 2007Thunderstorm WindLeiters Ford$150,000At least 6 homes were damaged by trees or tree limbs, with numerous other homes suffering lost shingles, siding and fascia. Numerous vehicles were also damaged from falling trees. Damage of at least $150,000 is estimated.
June 2008HailKewanna$100,000County officials also reported numerous trees and power lines down across the southern part of the county.
September 1999Thunderstorm WindFulton$100,000This storm intially developed over white county and intensified as it moved rapidly northeast eventually becoming supercellular across southwestern Fulton county. Initially the public reported a tornado in the Nyona lake area but it was later confirmed by a NWS storm survey team that a microburst had occurred in that area from 2 miles north of the lake to 1 mile south. Numerous trees had limbs broken off and several large pine trees were snapped off taking down many power lines. Extensive damage also occurred to three homes and at least two vehicles from fallen trees. Additionally three boats on the lake were flipped over.
April 2006HailRochester$75,000Hail ranging from penny to softball size was reported in and around the city of Rochester. While damage amounts are estimated, local newspaper articles reported damage to several vehicles as well as siding and roof damage.
August 2007Thunderstorm WindGreenoak$25,000Trees and tree limbs were blown down onto two mobile homes and a house, as well as several local roads. Damage is estimated at $25,000.
August 2005Tornado (F1)Fulton$25,000The tornado, which reached a maximum intensity of F1, only lasted for about 2 minutes. The tornado touched down at around 351pm EST about 1/2 mile west of the town of Fulton along Indiana State Route 114. Damage at this location included several large trees and power lines down and a utility trailer which rolled over. There was also minor damage to several homes. This damage was consistent with a tornado of F1 intensity. The tornado continued to produce sporadic damage until reaching just south of the town of Fulton along county road 100 West before lifting off the ground. There was damage to a roof near the end of the tornado path which was consistent with F0 damage. A portion of the roof was blown off and impacted another home and also severely damaged a vehicle. There was also damage to a pool deck and garage. The tornado was not on the ground the entire time along with three-quarter mile path. The maximum width was approximately 75 yards.
September 1999Thunderstorm WindFulton$25,000Many trees blown down. Several homes sustained minor to moderate damage from fallen tree limbs.
June 1957Tornado (F3)not stated$25,000no account filed
April 1956Tornado (F2)not stated$25,000no account filed
March 2025Tornado (EF0)Wagoner$20,000A damage survey confirmed an EF0 tornado touched down east of CR N 25 W, south of Pleasant Hill Rd where an outbuilding in a wooded area was flipped from north to south against a tree and some debris thrown to the southwest. The tornado reached peak intensity at the intersection of Meridian and Pleasant Hill Rd where one of two older barns suffered extensive damage. The majority of the barn remained at the site, but roof and siding material was visible across fields and in trees into Fulton county. Four of eight center pivot spans were flipped near the damaged barn. The tornado crossed S 1000 E, E 350 S and S 1075 E before dissipating. Damage in Fulton county was limited to mainly tree damage or a few trees onto homes. The maximum estimated winds are around 85 mph, associated with the barn damage with a maximum width of 100 yards.
March 2025Thunderstorm WindLake Manitou$20,000Numerous reports of trees and powerlines down across the county.
March 2025Thunderstorm WindRochester$15,000Large portion of a metal outbuilding roof and wall toppled into the street.
August 2022Thunderstorm WindRochester$15,000A picture shows a football scoreboard was bent to the ground at Rochester High School.
February 2008FloodLake Manitou$15,000State Route 19, just north of Akron, was closed for a short period due to water on the road. Additionally, high water forced the closure of numerous secondary roads.
March 2025Thunderstorm WindRochester Arpt$10,000A 5 foot radio tower was blown down at the Fulton Co EMA building. Duration of high winds was about 10 minutes.
March 2023Thunderstorm WindFulton$10,000Several trees were downed in the southern part of the county.
August 2011LightningKewanna$10,000Emergency management officials reported lightning struck a tree, causing it to fall onto a house. No exact figures were given, but is estimated at $10,000.
August 2001LightningRochester$10,000Lightning struck a wood-frame barn west of Rochester. It burned it to the ground before firefighters could arrive on the scene.
June 1999Thunderstorm WindKewanna$10,000Several trees and power lines were blown down across the western part of the county.
June 1995Thunderstorm WindAkron$10,000A tornado flipped over four mobile office homes south of Rochester. Two men were injured when a tree fell on their car and another man was injured when a limb flew through the window of his home. Trees were blown down at Akron. Some trees were down on cars.
May 1998HailKewanna$10,000no account filed
April 2026Thunderstorm WindRochester Arpt$8,000Emergency Management reports portions of a flat roof at Elks Lodge ripped off. Time estimated by radar.
March 2025Thunderstorm WindTiosa$5,000Trees down and a wind gust of 58 mph was recorded.
May 2025Thunderstorm WindRochester$5,000Trained spotter reported a couple of trees down and several branches down. Estimated wind speeds of 50 to 60 mph.
May 2025Thunderstorm WindLake Manitou$5,000Trained spotter reports trees down.
August 2001Thunderstorm WindRochester$5,000A tree fell on a vehicle in the 1300 block of Madison Street in Rochester. Another tree fell on a vehicle in the 1300 block of Franklin Avenue.
August 2021Thunderstorm WindFulton$3,000Multiple power lines were downed.
June 2024Thunderstorm WindRochester$2,000Large tree down, and several large tree limbs down.
February 2023HailBruce Lake$2,000Nickle to quarter size hail reported.
August 2022Thunderstorm WindGrass Creek$2,000An 8 inch diameter tree is down in the a yard.
June 2000Thunderstorm WindRochester$2,000Tree down on car.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindPershing$1,000Several large trees were reported to be down.
July 2025Thunderstorm WindRochester$1,000Photo on Facebook of a large tree down between two homes near the intersection of 12th and Elm Street in Rochester.
July 2022Thunderstorm WindWagoner$1,000A tree down. Time estimated from radar.
July 2022Thunderstorm WindAkron$1,000A tree down. Time estimated from radar.
July 2022Thunderstorm WindDelong$1,000A tree down. Time estimated from radar.
July 2022Thunderstorm WindLake Bruce$1,000A tree down. Time estimated from radar.
July 2022Thunderstorm WindKewanna$1,000A tree down. Time estimated from radar.
July 2022Thunderstorm WindKewanna$1,000A tree down. Time estimated from radar.
October 2001Thunderstorm WindKewanna$1,000Law enforcement reported trees down and roof damage to a home and a barn near Kewanna. A shed was also destroyed.
June 2023HailAkron$1,000no account filed
June 2023HailAkron$1,000no account filed
April 1957Tornado (F0)not stated$30no account filed
April 2026HailTalma-Facebook report of nickel size hail in far northeast Fulton County southwest of Mentone.
July 2023Thunderstorm WindRochester Arpt-A 60 mph wind gust at the Rochester AWOS.

Mines and quarries

5 recorded

The Survey's mineral resources record lists 5 workings inside this county. 3 still produce and 2 are closed or unrecorded. Each settlement page carries the workings within five miles of it.

Commodity Workings
Sand and Gravel, Construction4
Stone1

The least common of them first, because a county's hundredth gravel pit says nothing its first ten did not.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Fulton County Hwy. Dept.StoneProducer
Cowles & Simpson Sand & Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
D. and C. PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Janna PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionUnknown
Van Duyne PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer

Every populated place in the county

21

Named settlements recorded in the Geographic Names Information System, each with the topographic sheets covering it. Villages, hamlets and abandoned places alike. Each is shown with the nearest named watercourse or landform and the survey quadrangle it falls on.

Provenance

  • Topographic sheets. USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection, county index, measured from the bulk metadata.
  • Fire insurance maps. Library of Congress Sanborn collection, faceted to this county.
  • Photographs. Each place queried individually against the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs search.
  • Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
  • Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
  • Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.