Hamilton County, Indiana tornadoes

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30 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1962). Most recent: April 2, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total301950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthJune6 of 30
StrongestF4Apr 11, 1965
Deaths28whole paths, see note
Injuries130whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 3Apr: 4May: 2Jun: 6Jul: 3Aug: 1Sep: 3Oct: 2Nov: 4Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 6 of 30 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 2: 1: 33 PM: 3: 1: 46 PM: 3: 6: 39 PM: 0: 0: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 1: 1: 0: 21980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 01990: 2: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 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.

By rating

EF0
9
EF1
14
EF2
5
EF3
1
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.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F4, April 11, 1965

28 deaths, 123 injuries Strongest

F4, April 11, 1965

45.7 mile path Longest path

45.7 miles, F4

April 11, 1965, whole path Widest

1,667 yards, F4

April 11, 1965

All 30 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 2, 2025EF16.6 mi150 yd00
Jul 29, 2024EF23.04 mi50 yd00
Aug 15, 2016EF10.42 mi100 yd00
Dec 23, 2015EF10.7 mi140 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF11.9 mi125 yd00
Apr 11, 2007EF24 mi100 yd00
May 30, 2004F00.2 mi50 yd00
Sep 26, 2003F12.2 mi100 yd00
Jul 2, 1997F00.5 mi73 yd00
Jun 23, 1996F10.5 mi150 yd00
Jan 18, 1996F19.5 mi50 yd00
Nov 22, 1992F11 mi100 yd00
Nov 22, 1992F22 mi100 yd00
Oct 3, 1990F117 mi300 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F00.2 mi20 yd00
Sep 12, 1988F134 mi200 yd01
Mar 25, 1988F10.2 mi73 yd00
Jun 1, 1980F00.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 1, 1979F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 24, 1979F00.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 4, 1977F00.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 20, 1976F01 mi30 yd00
Apr 18, 1975F10.1 mi23 yd01
Jun 10, 1974F11.5 mi150 yd00
Jun 7, 1974F28 mi100 yd00

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.