Tornado History
Gibson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Gibson, Indiana. The records below identify 30 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.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Gibson, Indiana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (1.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 11 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.
Summary: In Gibson, Indiana, May is the most active month with 11 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 5 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 1990 with at least $27.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 1990 | F4 | Gibson, Indiana | 2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| June 2, 1990 | F4 | Gibson, Indiana | 7.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| April 3, 1989 | F3 | Gibson, Indiana | 3.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 8 | $25.0M |
| February 28, 2017 | EF3 | Gibson, Indiana | 26.37 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 1 | $3.2M |
| March 15, 2025 | EF2 | Gibson, Indiana | 16.32 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.0M |
| February 28, 2011 | EF2 | Gibson, Indiana | 11.8 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $350K |
| July 9, 2024 | EF2 | Gibson, Indiana | 6.7 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $350K |
| May 14, 2009 | EF2 | Gibson, Indiana | 10.35 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| May 25, 2011 | EF2 | Gibson, Indiana | 8.67 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| January 29, 2008 | EF2 | Gibson, Indiana | 2.85 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| May 26, 2024 | EF1 | Gibson, Indiana | 31.82 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $350K |
| June 30, 1977 | F1 | Gibson, Indiana | 0.1 mi | 20 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.