Gibson County, Indiana tornadoes

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32confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1961). Most recent: December 28, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 5 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

Total321950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMay10 of 32
StrongestF4Jun 2, 1990
Deaths10whole paths, see note
Injuries85whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 1Feb: 4Mar: 1Apr: 5May: 10Jun: 6Jul: 4Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 10 of 32 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 3: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 112 PM: 0: 0: 13 PM: 5: 4: 56 PM: 3: 4: 39 PM: 1: 0: 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: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 31990: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 12010: 0: 4: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 12020: 0: 1: 1: 0: 4: 419501960197019801990200020102020

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: 5 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
17
EF2
7
EF3
2
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, June 2, 1990

6 deaths, 60 injuries Strongest

F4, June 2, 1990

13 mile path Longest path

106 miles, F4

June 2, 1990, whole path Widest

550 yards, EF2

February 28, 2011
Every tornado

All 32 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 28, 2025EF14.39 mi50 yd00
Apr 10, 2025EF11.14 mi125 yd00
Apr 2, 2025EF117.03 mi230 yd00
Mar 15, 2025EF257.49 mi400 yd00
Jul 9, 2024EF11.04 mi25 yd00
Jul 9, 2024EF28.4 mi400 yd00
Jul 9, 2024EF10.42 mi40 yd00
May 26, 2024EF134.07 mi500 yd00
May 19, 2022EF226.85 mi300 yd00
Jun 8, 2021EF01.27 mi60 yd01
Feb 7, 2019EF12.5 mi100 yd00
Feb 28, 2017EF344.13 mi440 yd12
May 11, 2016EF11.48 mi25 yd00
May 25, 2011EF212.17 mi125 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF14.42 mi100 yd00
Feb 28, 2011EF222.01 mi550 yd00
Feb 28, 2011EF123.32 mi250 yd00
May 14, 2009EF210.35 mi125 yd00
Jan 29, 2008EF27.01 mi100 yd20
May 10, 2006F02.7 mi50 yd00
May 3, 1996F00.8 mi50 yd00
Jun 23, 1992F00.1 mi40 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F413 mi200 yd660
Jun 2, 1990F4106 mi300 yd112
May 19, 1989F10.5 mi30 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 21, 20261 ENE MackeyNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20263 NNE Fort BranchNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20264 SSE PrincetonNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20263 ESE OwensvilleNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20263 NNE CynthianaNot 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.