Tornado History
Newton Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Newton, Indiana. The records below identify 26 tornadoes from 1954 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.2M, with 2 deaths and 28 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Newton, Indiana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Newton, Indiana with 2 deaths
1954 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 16.1 miles in Newton, Indiana
Widest tornado: 1,550.0 yards in Newton, Indiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 12, 1976
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Newton, Indiana, May is the most active month with 9 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1954 was the most active year with 3 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 1987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 1963 | F4 | Newton, Indiana | 16.1 mi | 110 yd | 0 | 2 | N/A |
| March 12, 1976 | F3 | Newton, Indiana | 13.9 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 7 | $250K |
| March 10, 2026 | EF3 | Newton, Indiana | 13.63 mi | 1550 yd | 2 | 10 | N/A |
| July 6, 1987 | F2 | Newton, Indiana | 0.9 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 3 | $2.5M |
| May 25, 2011 | EF2 | Newton, Indiana | 1.9 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| April 30, 1962 | F2 | Newton, Indiana | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 5 | $25K |
| June 30, 2014 | EF1 | Newton, Indiana | 2.4 mi | 395 yd | 0 | 0 | $60K |
| May 31, 1954 | F1 | Newton, Indiana | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| April 6, 1972 | F1 | Newton, Indiana | 11.2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 12, 1976 | F1 | Newton, Indiana | 11.6 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 27, 1954 | F1 | Newton, Indiana | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 17, 2026 | EF1 | Newton, Indiana | 2.07 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.