Grant County, Indiana tornadoes

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28confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: March 31, 2023, EF3. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total281950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthApril10 of 28
StrongestF4Apr 11, 1965
Deaths26whole paths, see note
Injuries887whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 4Apr: 10May: 3Jun: 4Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 2Nov: 3Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 10 of 28 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 1: 0: 33 PM: 1: 2: 26 PM: 8: 0: 29 PM: 4: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 1: 0: 11970: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 1: 2: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 22020: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
7
EF1
10
EF2
6
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 11, 1965

25 deaths, 835 injuries Strongest

F4, April 11, 1965

48 mile path Longest path

48 miles, F4

April 11, 1965, whole path Widest

880 yards, F4

April 11, 1965
Every tornado

All 28 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 31, 2023EF36.35 mi200 yd00
Mar 31, 2023EF23.09 mi150 yd00
May 27, 2019EF24.09 mi150 yd00
May 23, 2019EF10.09 mi50 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF00.04 mi20 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF211.75 mi700 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF12.9 mi50 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF12.53 mi150 yd00
Oct 26, 2010EF11.13 mi100 yd00
Nov 15, 2005F13 mi50 yd00
Apr 20, 2004F00.2 mi50 yd00
Apr 20, 2004F04 mi100 yd00
Jul 10, 2003F02 mi100 yd00
Jun 11, 1998F117 mi500 yd00
Jun 11, 1998F318.5 mi800 yd08
Oct 8, 1992F15.2 mi20 yd00
Apr 3, 1974F219.2 mi350 yd012
Jun 12, 1973F10.1 mi30 yd00
Mar 19, 1971F10.1 mi20 yd00
May 15, 1970F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 17, 1969F00.1 mi10 yd00
Dec 21, 1967F30.1 mi10 yd01
Jun 15, 1966F20.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 23, 1965F218.2 mi10 yd00
Apr 11, 1965F448 mi880 yd25835
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jul 27, 20261 NNW SweetserNot 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.