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Tornado History

Johnson Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Johnson, Indiana. The records below identify 22 tornadoes from 1954 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $68.1M, with 2 deaths and 32 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes22
Total Deaths2
Total Injuries32
Property Damage$68.1M
Avg Length5.9 mi
Avg Width127 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Johnson, Indiana

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Johnson, Indiana with 2 deaths
2023 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 33.2 miles in Johnson, Indiana
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Johnson, Indiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Feb 25, 1956

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 Johnson, Indiana, July 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.

3210

Summary: 2023 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF2
F3
EF3

Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 5 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.

$25.0M$2.5M$250K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2002 with at least $25.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 September 20, 20022002EF3 March 31, 20232023F3 March 10, 19861986F3 July 30, 19921992F3 October 11, 19541954EF2 June 3, 20082008F2 March 31, 20062006EF2 June 25, 20232023F2 February 25, 19561956F2 May 10, 19691969F1 April 19, 19961996F1 February 25, 19561956F1 December 11, 19671967EF1 December 23, 20152015F1 June 19, 1980EF0 March 31, 2023EF0 July 12, 2015EF0 May 21, 2022F0 July 4, 1973EF0 July 20, 2010EF0 July 22, 2010F0 July 30, 1992© 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
September 20, 2002F3Johnson, Indiana7.5 mi150 yd00$25.0M
March 31, 2023EF3Johnson, Indiana5.48 mi316 yd00$6.7M
March 10, 1986F3Johnson, Indiana15 mi440 yd03$2.5M
July 30, 1992F3Johnson, Indiana7 mi200 yd025$2.5M
October 11, 1954F3Johnson, Indiana4.7 mi100 yd20$250K
June 3, 2008EF2Johnson, Indiana7.19 mi150 yd03$23.0M
March 31, 2006F2Johnson, Indiana7 mi350 yd00$3.0M
June 25, 2023EF2Johnson, Indiana5.4 mi400 yd00$1.2M
February 25, 1956F2Johnson, Indiana0 mi33 yd00$250K
May 10, 1969F2Johnson, Indiana33.2 mi33 yd00$250K
April 19, 1996F1Johnson, Indiana2 mi100 yd00$2.0M
February 25, 1956F1Johnson, Indiana4.7 mi33 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.