Harrison County, Indiana tornadoes

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25confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1971). Most recent: December 28, 2025, EF0. 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

Total251950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune7 of 25
StrongestF5Apr 3, 1974
Deaths39whole paths, see note
Injuries372whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 2Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 6May: 3Jun: 7Jul: 4Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 7 of 25 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 1: 212 PM: 1: 2: 53 PM: 1: 2: 16 PM: 3: 2: 29 PM: 0: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 2: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 1: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 02010: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
11
EF1
9
EF2
3
EF5
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

F5, April 3, 1974

31 deaths, 270 injuries Strongest

F5, April 3, 1974

32 mile path Longest path

68 miles, F5

April 3, 1974, whole path Widest

575 yards, F2

May 28, 1996
Every tornado

All 25 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 28, 2025EF00.12 mi60 yd00
Jul 4, 2024EF00.97 mi125 yd00
Apr 2, 2024EF13.2 mi30 yd00
Dec 31, 2018EF12.2 mi140 yd00
Jul 20, 2018EF16 mi250 yd00
Jan 30, 2013EF02.67 mi215 yd00
Jun 22, 2011EF00.3 mi75 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF00.28 mi50 yd00
Jun 27, 2008EF00.75 mi50 yd00
Jun 27, 2008EF00.42 mi30 yd00
Jun 27, 2008EF00.26 mi15 yd00
May 17, 2003F01.2 mi25 yd00
Jul 21, 1996F11 mi50 yd00
May 28, 1996F210 mi575 yd00
Jun 6, 1990F11 mi23 yd02
Jun 2, 1990F211 mi100 yd09
Jul 5, 1987F00.2 mi10 yd00
Apr 5, 1985F21 mi17 yd00
Jun 7, 1980F10.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 1, 1977F10.5 mi40 yd11
Jan 13, 1976F01 mi50 yd00
Apr 3, 1974F532 mi440 yd31270
Apr 3, 1974F568 mi10 yd686
May 6, 1971F18.1 mi40 yd12
Apr 27, 1971F11.5 mi50 yd02
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 21, 20261 E Valley CityNot 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.