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Tornado History
Spencer Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Spencer, Indiana. The records below identify 17 tornadoes from 1982 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $401K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Spencer, Indiana with 0 deaths
2015 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 6 miles in Spencer, Indiana
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Spencer, Indiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on May 31, 1982
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Spencer, Indiana, June 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.
Summary: 2015 was the most active year with 2 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 2023 with at least $75K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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 18, 2017 | EF1 | Spencer, Indiana | 2.38 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $70K |
| June 26, 2011 | EF1 | Spencer, Indiana | 1.22 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $60K |
| May 3, 1996 | F1 | Spencer, Indiana | 1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| December 31, 2018 | EF1 | Spencer, Indiana | 2.01 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| March 3, 2023 | EF1 | Spencer, Indiana | 2.34 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| October 15, 2021 | EF1 | Spencer, Indiana | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $45K |
| April 7, 2015 | EF1 | Spencer, Indiana | 2.99 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| May 19, 1989 | F1 | Spencer, Indiana | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| May 31, 1982 | F0 | Spencer, Indiana | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 5, 2023 | EF0 | Spencer, Indiana | 3.05 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 6, 2005 | F0 | Spencer, Indiana | 2.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| December 23, 2015 | EF0 | Spencer, Indiana | 2.05 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $3K |
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Source And Limits
Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.