Tornado History
Howard Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Howard, Indiana. The records below identify 27 tornadoes from 1951 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $276.4M, with 18 deaths and 602 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Free address preview
Were any of these tornadoes close to your property?
Enter a street address in or near Howard, Indiana to see the number of recorded tornadoes within 5 miles, the nearest track distance, and a property-centered preview.
No account or email required. Full detailed report: $15 one time.
Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Howard, Indiana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Howard, Indiana with 17 deaths
2016 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 23.3 miles in Howard, Indiana
Widest tornado: 1,760.0 yards in Howard, Indiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Aug 24, 2016
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Howard, 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: 2016 was the most active year with 6 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 1965 with at least $250.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
This map covers the wider location—not your exact property.Measure the closest recorded track to a street address in or near Howard, 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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 1965 | F4 | Howard, Indiana | 23.3 mi | 880 yd | 17 | 560 | $250.0M |
| August 24, 2016 | EF3 | Howard, Indiana | 8.63 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 20 | $10.0M |
| June 11, 1998 | F3 | Howard, Indiana | 12.5 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 8 | $5.0M |
| March 6, 1961 | F3 | Howard, Indiana | 2 mi | 300 yd | 1 | 3 | $250K |
| March 6, 1961 | F3 | Howard, Indiana | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 28, 1955 | F2 | Howard, Indiana | 6.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 | $2.5M |
| April 3, 1974 | F2 | Howard, Indiana | 8.3 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| November 17, 2013 | EF2 | Howard, Indiana | 18.44 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| July 9, 1951 | F2 | Howard, Indiana | 1 mi | 1760 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| November 17, 2013 | EF2 | Howard, Indiana | 0.48 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 5 | $75K |
| April 20, 2004 | F1 | Howard, Indiana | 0.7 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 1 | $3.0M |
| March 31, 2023 | EF1 | Howard, Indiana | 6.35 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 1 | $900K |
Did any of these records occur near a property you care about?Use an exact street address for a property-centered preview around Howard, Indiana.
Check a Howard, Indiana address
Related Location Pages
- Kokomo tornado history5
- Russiaville tornado history3
- Vermont tornado history2
- Sycamore tornado history2
- Oakford tornado history2
- Greentown tornado history1
- Plevna tornado history1
- Kokomo Ruzicka Arpt tornado history1
- Cassville tornado history1
- Kappa Corner tornado history1
- Indian Hgts tornado history1
- Alto tornado history1
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.