Tornado History

Indiana Tornado History

This page summarizes tornado history for Indiana. The local dataset contains 2,023 tornado records from 1950 through 2026, with a strongest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage) and at least $2.8B in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is April 27, 2026. Across these records, NOAA lists 273 deaths and 4,276 injuries.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes2,023
Total Deaths273
Total Injuries4,276
Property Damage$2.8B
Avg Length4.1 mi
Avg Width133 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Indiana

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 26.3 tornadoes per year (39.9/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 405 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Indiana with 31 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 85 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (377 events)
Longest tornado: 100 miles in Indiana
Widest tornado: 1,760.0 yards in Indiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 56 on Jun 2, 1990

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

January
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April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Indiana, June is the most active month with 405 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2011 was the most active year with 85 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF2
F3
EF3
F4
EF4
F5
Unknown
EFU

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 418 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$956.2M$95.6M$9.6M$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1974 with at least $956.2M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Tornado Count By County

Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.

Tippecanoe
Lake
Marion
Elkhart
Shelby
Kosciusko
St. Joseph
Jasper
Boone
Hendricks
Vanderburgh
Washington
Allen
Madison
Pike
Gibson
Marshall
La Porte
Warrick
Hamilton

Summary: Tippecanoe County has the highest count in this state group with 52 tornado records.

Historical Track Sketch

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Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 3, 1974F5Perry, Indiana16.3 mi33 yd26$250.0M
April 3, 1974F5Harrison, Indiana4.9 mi440 yd00$25K
April 3, 1974F5Harrison, Indiana13.5 mi33 yd234N/A
April 3, 1974F5Washington, Indiana5.7 mi33 yd112N/A
April 3, 1974F5Clark, Indiana17 mi33 yd123N/A
April 3, 1974F5Crawford, Indiana13.6 mi33 yd01N/A
April 3, 1974F5Scott, Indiana1.9 mi33 yd010N/A
April 3, 1974F5Ohio, Indiana0 mi33 yd00N/A
April 11, 1965F4Howard, Indiana23.3 mi880 yd17560$250.0M
April 11, 1965F4Grant, Indiana20.9 mi880 yd8275$250.0M
April 3, 1974F4Clark, Indiana5.4 mi1200 yd00$250.0M
April 3, 1974F4Benton, Indiana1.3 mi333 yd00$250.0M
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Source And Limits

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.

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