Tornado History
Pike Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Pike, Indiana. The records below identify 31 tornadoes from 1954 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $34.5M, with 6 deaths and 60 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Pike, Indiana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Pike, Indiana with 6 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 16.74 miles in Pike, Indiana
Widest tornado: 550.0 yards in Pike, Indiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jun 2, 1990
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Pike, Indiana, May is the most active month with 10 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2011 was the most active year with 6 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 1990 with at least $30.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 1990 | F4 | Pike, Indiana | 11 mi | 200 yd | 6 | 60 | $25.0M |
| June 2, 1990 | F4 | Pike, Indiana | 9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 2, 1990 | F4 | Pike, Indiana | 4.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| March 15, 2025 | EF2 | Pike, Indiana | 16.74 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.5M |
| May 25, 2006 | F2 | Pike, Indiana | 2.2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| April 15, 1998 | F2 | Pike, Indiana | 4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| February 28, 2011 | EF2 | Pike, Indiana | 10.21 mi | 550 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 19, 1996 | F2 | Pike, Indiana | 0.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| May 5, 1999 | F2 | Pike, Indiana | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 5, 1999 | F2 | Pike, Indiana | 1.3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| May 25, 2011 | EF2 | Pike, Indiana | 1.64 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 12, 1978 | F1 | Pike, Indiana | 1.5 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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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.