Tornado History
Lake Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lake, Indiana. The records below identify 47 tornadoes from 1951 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.6M, with 0 deaths and 24 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Lake, Indiana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (1.7/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 18 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Lake, Indiana with 0 deaths
2014 was the most active year with 9 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (15 events)
Longest tornado: 16.8 miles in Lake, Indiana
Widest tornado: 415.0 yards in Lake, Indiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 9 on Jun 30, 2014
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Lake, Indiana, June is the most active month with 18 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2014 was the most active year with 9 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 1977 with at least $2.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 12, 1965 | F3 | Lake, Indiana | 4.1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 14 | $250K |
| June 20, 1974 | F3 | Lake, Indiana | 4.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 5 | $250K |
| April 23, 1961 | F3 | Lake, Indiana | 15.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 30, 1977 | F2 | Lake, Indiana | 6.8 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| August 4, 2008 | EF2 | Lake, Indiana | 2.74 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| November 13, 1951 | F2 | Lake, Indiana | 0.3 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 12, 1957 | F2 | Lake, Indiana | 0 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 30, 2014 | EF2 | Lake, Indiana | 3.2 mi | 295 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 1, 1954 | F2 | Lake, Indiana | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 20, 1962 | F2 | Lake, Indiana | 14.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 13, 1966 | F2 | Lake, Indiana | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 12, 1976 | F2 | Lake, Indiana | 2.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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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.