Tornado History
Wayne Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Wayne, Indiana. The records below identify 22 tornadoes from 1956 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.9M, with 0 deaths and 6 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Wayne, Indiana
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Wayne, Indiana with 0 deaths
1963 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 11.9 miles in Wayne, Indiana
Widest tornado: 550.0 yards in Wayne, Indiana
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Apr 3, 1956
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Wayne, Indiana, June is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1963 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 1961 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 25, 1961 | F4 | Wayne, Indiana | 5.1 mi | 550 yd | 0 | 3 | $2.5M |
| November 22, 1992 | F2 | Wayne, Indiana | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 3, 1956 | F2 | Wayne, Indiana | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 28, 1967 | F2 | Wayne, Indiana | 0.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 2, 1972 | F1 | Wayne, Indiana | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 12, 1976 | F1 | Wayne, Indiana | 10.9 mi | 127 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 1, 1977 | F1 | Wayne, Indiana | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| June 24, 2000 | F1 | Wayne, Indiana | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| June 13, 1957 | F1 | Wayne, Indiana | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 10, 1963 | F1 | Wayne, Indiana | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 19, 1963 | F1 | Wayne, Indiana | 11.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 7, 2024 | EF1 | Wayne, Indiana | 1.73 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.