Tornado History

Monroe Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Monroe, Indiana. The records below identify 23 tornadoes from 1958 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $35.5M, with 0 deaths and 10 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes23
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries10
Property Damage$35.5M
Avg Length8.4 mi
Avg Width151 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Monroe, Indiana

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Monroe, Indiana with 0 deaths
1973 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 35.27 miles in Monroe, Indiana
Widest tornado: 867.0 yards in Monroe, Indiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jun 13, 1958

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Monroe, Indiana, June is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1973 was the most active year with 4 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 7 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.

$20.0M$2.0M$200K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2026 with at least $20.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 September 20, 20022002EF3 March 31, 20232023F3 November 22, 19921992EF2 February 19, 20262026EF2 May 16, 20252025F2 April 19, 19701970F2 June 26, 19731973F2 May 27, 19731973F2 May 27, 19731973F2 April 18, 19751975EF2 June 15, 20192019EF1 June 25, 20232023F1 June 13, 19581958F1 April 19, 19701970F1 May 30, 2004EF1 May 25, 2011F1 June 13, 1958F1 June 24, 1973F1 May 2, 1974F1 June 1, 1978F0 May 30, 2004EF0 March 30, 2025F0 August 4, 2004© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
September 20, 2002F3Monroe, Indiana10.5 mi150 yd00$10.0M
March 31, 2023EF3Monroe, Indiana3.5 mi400 yd00$1.1M
November 22, 1992F3Monroe, Indiana5.3 mi867 yd03$250K
February 19, 2026EF2Monroe, Indiana3.73 mi440 yd00$20.0M
May 16, 2025EF2Monroe, Indiana35.27 mi350 yd00$1.2M
April 19, 1970F2Monroe, Indiana5.6 mi30 yd06$250K
June 26, 1973F2Monroe, Indiana12.4 mi50 yd00$250K
May 27, 1973F2Monroe, Indiana30 mi50 yd00$250K
May 27, 1973F2Monroe, Indiana34.3 mi50 yd00$250K
April 18, 1975F2Monroe, Indiana2.7 mi50 yd01$250K
June 15, 2019EF2Monroe, Indiana3.68 mi400 yd00$110K
June 25, 2023EF1Monroe, Indiana4.45 mi100 yd00$450K
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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.

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