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Tornado History

Sullivan Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Sullivan, Indiana. The records below identify 14 tornadoes from 1957 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $19.1M, with 3 deaths and 8 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes14
Total Deaths3
Total Injuries8
Property Damage$19.1M
Avg Length6.9 mi
Avg Width105 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Sullivan, Indiana

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Sullivan, Indiana with 3 deaths
1990 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 39.8 miles in Sullivan, Indiana
Widest tornado: 660.0 yards in Sullivan, Indiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jun 11, 1957

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Sullivan, Indiana, June is the most active month with 3 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 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
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F2
F3
EF3

Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 4 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.

$18.2M$1.8M$182K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2023 with at least $18.2M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF3 March 31, 20232023F3 April 29, 19631963F2 May 27, 19731973F2 June 11, 19571957F2 September 5, 19691969F1 March 14, 19571957EF1 August 12, 20192019EF0 February 19, 20262026F0 April 28, 19901990EF0 April 27, 20112011EF0 May 16, 20252025F0 September 19, 19881988F0 June 2, 19901990F0 June 17, 19901990© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
March 31, 2023EF3Sullivan, Indiana13.25 mi660 yd38$18.2M
April 29, 1963F3Sullivan, Indiana23.9 mi50 yd00$250K
May 27, 1973F2Sullivan, Indiana39.8 mi50 yd00$250K
June 11, 1957F2Sullivan, Indiana0.2 mi70 yd00$25K
September 5, 1969F2Sullivan, Indiana0 mi33 yd00$25K
March 14, 1957F1Sullivan, Indiana5.2 mi33 yd00$25K
August 12, 2019EF1Sullivan, Indiana1.72 mi100 yd00$5K
February 19, 2026EF0Sullivan, Indiana4.1 mi300 yd00$300K
April 28, 1990F0Sullivan, Indiana0.2 mi30 yd00$25K
April 27, 2011EF0Sullivan, Indiana0.05 mi20 yd00$20K
May 16, 2025EF0Sullivan, Indiana0.91 mi50 yd00$15K
September 19, 1988F0Sullivan, Indiana0.2 mi30 yd00$2K

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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.