Tornado History
Clark Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Clark, Indiana. The records below identify 28 tornadoes from 1959 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $311.2M, with 3 deaths and 37 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Clark, Indiana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F5 in Clark, Indiana with 1 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 17.9 miles in Clark, Indiana
Widest tornado: 1,200.0 yards in Clark, Indiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jul 23, 1961
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Clark, Indiana, April is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 4 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1974 with at least $250.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 1974 | F5 | Clark, Indiana | 17 mi | 33 yd | 1 | 23 | N/A |
| April 3, 1974 | F4 | Clark, Indiana | 5.4 mi | 1200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250.0M |
| March 2, 2012 | EF4 | Clark, Indiana | 16.71 mi | 700 yd | 1 | 0 | $55.0M |
| June 2, 1990 | F3 | Clark, Indiana | 3.7 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| October 18, 2007 | EF3 | Clark, Indiana | 4.8 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| June 2, 1990 | F3 | Clark, Indiana | 7.2 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K |
| May 27, 2004 | F2 | Clark, Indiana | 17.9 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| February 10, 1959 | F2 | Clark, Indiana | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 23, 1961 | F2 | Clark, Indiana | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 30, 2004 | F1 | Clark, Indiana | 2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| March 2, 2012 | EF1 | Clark, Indiana | 6.57 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| June 27, 1973 | F1 | Clark, Indiana | 15.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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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.