Tornado History

Sycamore Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Sycamore, Indiana as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 2 matching records from 2016 through 2023. The strongest matching rating is EF1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is March 31, 2023, and minimum reported property damage totals $908K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes2
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$908K
Avg Length3.2 mi
Avg Width38 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Sycamore, Indiana

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF0 in Sycamore, Indiana with 0 deaths
2016 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (1 events)
Longest tornado: 6.35 miles in Sycamore, Indiana
Widest tornado: 50.0 yards in Sycamore, Indiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Aug 15, 2016

Monthly Distribution

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

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Sycamore, Indiana, August is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

10

Summary: 2016 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

EF0
EF1

Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 1 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.

$900K$90K$9K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2023 with at least $900K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF1 March 31, 20232023EF0 August 15, 20162016© OpenStreetMap contributors
This map covers the wider location—not your exact property.Measure the closest recorded track to a street address in or near Sycamore, Indiana.
Measure distance free

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
March 31, 2023EF1Howard, Indiana6.35 mi25 yd01$900K
August 15, 2016EF0Howard, Indiana0.12 mi50 yd00$8K
Did any of these records occur near a property you care about?Use an exact street address for a property-centered preview around Sycamore, Indiana.
Check a Sycamore, Indiana address

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.

Terms · Privacy