Tornado History

Parke Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Parke, Indiana. The records below identify 14 tornadoes from 1953 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $955K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes14
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$955K
Avg Length2.2 mi
Avg Width61 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Parke, Indiana

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Parke, Indiana with 0 deaths
1990 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 10.78 miles in Parke, Indiana
Widest tornado: 120.0 yards in Parke, Indiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Jun 2, 1990

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Parke, Indiana, April is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1990 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: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 6 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.

$550K$55K$6K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2025 with at least $550K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 April 29, 19631963EF1 March 15, 20252025EF1 April 2, 20252025EF1 April 19, 20112011F1 March 14, 19531953EF1 May 25, 20112011EF0 April 2, 20262026F0 March 15, 19711971F0 May 10, 19691969F0 June 2, 19901990F0 June 2, 19901990F0 June 2, 19901990F0 June 2, 19901990EF0 May 25, 20112011© 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
April 29, 1963F3Parke, Indiana5.6 mi100 yd00$250K
March 15, 2025EF1Parke, Indiana2.66 mi75 yd00$350K
April 2, 2025EF1Parke, Indiana10.78 mi120 yd00$200K
April 19, 2011EF1Parke, Indiana8.63 mi100 yd00$25K
March 14, 1953F1Parke, Indiana0.1 mi100 yd00$30
May 25, 2011EF1Parke, Indiana0.78 mi100 yd00N/A
April 2, 2026EF0Parke, Indiana0.18 mi50 yd00$100K
March 15, 1971F0Parke, Indiana0.1 mi33 yd00$25K
May 10, 1969F0Parke, Indiana0.1 mi20 yd00$2K
June 2, 1990F0Parke, Indiana0.2 mi30 yd00$2K
June 2, 1990F0Parke, Indiana0.5 mi50 yd00N/A
June 2, 1990F0Parke, Indiana0.5 mi20 yd00N/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.

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