Hendricks County, Indiana tornadoes

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32confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: April 2, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total321950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMay9 of 32
StrongestF2Jun 2, 1990
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries24whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

90 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 3Apr: 5May: 9Jun: 5Jul: 3Aug: 5Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 9 of 32 tornadoes.

By time of day

110 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 0: 23 PM: 3: 11: 66 PM: 2: 2: 19 PM: 1: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 11990: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 1: 2: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 4: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 219501960197019801990200020102020

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
15
EF1
9
EF2
8

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

F2, June 2, 1990

1 deaths, 6 injuries Strongest

F2, June 2, 1990

3.5 mile path Longest path

77.9 miles, F2

May 27, 1973, whole path Widest

500 yards, EF1

August 15, 2016
Every tornado

All 32 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 2, 2025EF11.53 mi300 yd00
Apr 2, 2025EF213.03 mi200 yd01
Aug 15, 2016EF00.01 mi40 yd00
Aug 15, 2016EF10.02 mi50 yd00
Aug 15, 2016EF10.42 mi100 yd00
Aug 15, 2016EF11.83 mi500 yd00
Jun 24, 2014EF12.84 mi75 yd00
May 21, 2013EF00.13 mi30 yd00
Apr 11, 2007EF14.9 mi75 yd00
Apr 11, 2007EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Mar 31, 2006F02 mi75 yd00
May 30, 2004F04.1 mi75 yd00
May 30, 2004F00.8 mi50 yd00
May 30, 2004F15 mi75 yd00
Apr 20, 2004F12 mi50 yd08
May 9, 2000F01 mi100 yd00
Jul 16, 1992F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F23.5 mi50 yd16
May 25, 1989F00.2 mi50 yd00
Oct 17, 1988F20.5 mi100 yd00
Jun 29, 1987F00.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 15, 1987F10.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 2, 1987F00.5 mi10 yd00
Mar 20, 1976F06.9 mi30 yd00
Mar 20, 1976F224.9 mi200 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.