Clark County, Indiana tornadoes

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27confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1959). Most recent: September 24, 2024, EF0. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total271950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthApril5 of 27
StrongestF4Apr 3, 1974
Deaths23whole paths, see note
Injuries234whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 2Feb: 3Mar: 4Apr: 5May: 3Jun: 4Jul: 2Aug: 0Sep: 3Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 5 of 27 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 2: 2: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 2: 112 PM: 0: 2: 23 PM: 3: 0: 16 PM: 3: 2: 29 PM: 1: 2: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 1: 12010: 0: 3: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 019501960197019801990200020102020

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: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
14
EF2
4
EF3
3
EF4
2

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

11 deaths, 190 injuries Strongest

F4, April 3, 1974

35.6 mile path Longest path

46.6 miles, EF4

March 2, 2012, whole path Widest

1,200 yards, F4

April 3, 1974
Every tornado

All 27 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Sep 24, 2024EF03.88 mi100 yd00
May 7, 2024EF01.19 mi60 yd00
Apr 2, 2024EF211.15 mi450 yd032
Feb 10, 2024EF11.03 mi75 yd00
Mar 1, 2017EF10.33 mi20 yd00
Mar 2, 2012EF16.57 mi60 yd00
Mar 2, 2012EF446.6 mi800 yd110
Jan 17, 2012EF01.85 mi30 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF11.18 mi200 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF00.17 mi75 yd00
Feb 28, 2011EF13.03 mi100 yd00
Sep 20, 2009EF11.14 mi35 yd00
Jan 29, 2008EF10.18 mi100 yd10
Oct 18, 2007EF34.8 mi440 yd00
May 30, 2004F12 mi10 yd00
May 27, 2004F225.9 mi150 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F317 mi440 yd05
Jun 2, 1990F312 mi300 yd07
Apr 3, 1974F435.6 mi1,200 yd11190
Jun 27, 1973F115.2 mi100 yd00
Jun 16, 1973F10.1 mi20 yd00
Apr 13, 1972F10.1 mi20 yd00
Sep 3, 1970F15.1 mi30 yd00
Jul 23, 1961F20.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 23, 1961F10.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 26, 20261 N MemphisNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20263 ENE MemphisNot 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.