Cass County, Indiana tornadoes

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28confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: March 19, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 4 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total281950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthJune7 of 28
StrongestF4Apr 3, 1974
Deaths18whole paths, see note
Injuries288whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Cass County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 5Apr: 2May: 3Jun: 7Jul: 5Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 3Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 7 of 28 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 3: 1: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 0: 2: 33 PM: 2: 1: 46 PM: 2: 2: 19 PM: 2: 0: 312 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 2: 11960: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 2: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 4 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
10
EF1
8
EF2
6
EF3
3
EF4
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F4, April 3, 1974

18 deaths, 285 injuries Strongest

F4, April 3, 1974

108.7 mile path Longest path

108.7 miles, F4

April 3, 1974, whole path Widest

1,760 yards, F4

April 3, 1974
Every tornado

All 28 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 19, 2025EF00.89 mi50 yd00
Jul 29, 2023EF02.1 mi50 yd00
Mar 31, 2023EF11.73 mi300 yd00
Mar 6, 2022EF00.41 mi25 yd00
Jul 10, 2017EF13.84 mi200 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF01.13 mi150 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF337.91 mi100 yd00
Jun 5, 2010EF37.45 mi250 yd01
Jun 5, 2010EF16.29 mi150 yd01
May 31, 2006F07.1 mi50 yd00
Jul 26, 2005F24 mi100 yd00
Jul 21, 2003F02 mi100 yd00
May 13, 1995F12.8 mi40 yd00
Mar 27, 1991F00.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jul 15, 1987F00.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 12, 1984F00.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 17, 1978F10.5 mi40 yd00
Apr 3, 1974F4108.7 mi1,760 yd18285
Oct 23, 1971F10.3 mi30 yd00
Apr 29, 1963F323.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 22, 1961F20.1 mi10 yd00
May 16, 1960F12.1 mi880 yd00
Sep 28, 1959F20.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 13, 1958F28.4 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 11, 20262 NW AdamsboroNot yet rated
Jun 12, 20261 SE Lake CicottNot yet rated
Jun 16, 20262 N LincolnNot yet rated
Jun 16, 20261 E DeaconNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.