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Tornado History

Gibson Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Gibson, Indiana. The records below identify 29 tornadoes from 1961 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $60.4M, with 0 deaths and 13 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes29
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries13
Property Damage$60.4M
Avg Length6.2 mi
Avg Width144 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Gibson, Indiana

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

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (1.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Gibson, Indiana with 0 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 31.82 miles in Gibson, Indiana
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Gibson, Indiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jul 9, 2024

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Gibson, Indiana, May is the most active month with 10 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 5 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 8 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.

$27.5M$2.8M$275K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1990 with at least $27.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F4 June 2, 19901990F4 June 2, 19901990F3 April 3, 19891989EF3 February 28, 20172017EF2 March 15, 20252025EF2 February 28, 20112011EF2 July 9, 20242024EF2 May 14, 20092009EF2 May 25, 20112011EF2 January 29, 20082008EF1 May 26, 20242024F1 June 30, 19771977F1 May 29, 19821982F1 April 3, 19891989EF1 February 28, 2011EF1 February 7, 2019EF1 April 19, 2011F1 June 12, 1961F1 July 7, 1964EF1 July 9, 2024EF1 May 11, 2016EF1 May 19, 2022EF1 July 9, 2024F1 May 19, 1989EF0 June 8, 2021F0 May 3, 1996EF0 May 26, 2024F0 June 23, 1992F0 May 10, 2006© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
June 2, 1990F4Gibson, Indiana2 mi200 yd00$25.0M
June 2, 1990F4Gibson, Indiana7.5 mi200 yd01$2.5M
April 3, 1989F3Gibson, Indiana3.1 mi100 yd08$25.0M
February 28, 2017EF3Gibson, Indiana26.37 mi440 yd01$3.2M
March 15, 2025EF2Gibson, Indiana16.32 mi400 yd00$2.0M
February 28, 2011EF2Gibson, Indiana11.8 mi300 yd00$350K
July 9, 2024EF2Gibson, Indiana6.7 mi400 yd00$350K
May 14, 2009EF2Gibson, Indiana10.35 mi125 yd00$300K
May 25, 2011EF2Gibson, Indiana8.67 mi125 yd00$100K
January 29, 2008EF2Gibson, Indiana2.85 mi100 yd00$50K
May 26, 2024EF1Gibson, Indiana31.82 mi500 yd00$350K
June 30, 1977F1Gibson, Indiana0.1 mi20 yd00$250K

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.