Huntington County, Indiana tornadoes

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22confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: June 22, 2016, EF2. 2026 so far: 4 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

Total221950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril5 of 22
StrongestF3May 16, 1968
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries32whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 5May: 5Jun: 3Jul: 3Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 4Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 5 of 22 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 29 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 03 PM: 2: 6: 26 PM: 4: 1: 09 PM: 0: 3: 012 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

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 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: 4 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
7
EF1
9
EF2
5
EF3
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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F3, May 16, 1968

1 deaths, 15 injuries Strongest

F3, May 16, 1968

50.3 mile path Longest path

50.3 miles, F3

May 16, 1968, whole path Widest

350 yards, F2

April 3, 1974
Every tornado

All 22 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 22, 2016EF22.35 mi300 yd00
Jun 22, 2016EF12.4 mi200 yd00
May 23, 2011EF00.37 mi30 yd00
Oct 26, 2010EF10.67 mi75 yd00
Oct 26, 2010EF01.9 mi175 yd00
Apr 20, 2004F06 mi150 yd00
Apr 20, 2004F03.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 4, 2003F18.5 mi100 yd00
May 26, 2001F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 3, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Oct 8, 1992F12 mi20 yd00
Oct 8, 1992F15.2 mi20 yd00
Jun 15, 1985F20.3 mi33 yd00
Nov 10, 1975F12 mi50 yd015
Apr 3, 1974F211.5 mi350 yd00
Apr 3, 1974F17.1 mi90 yd00
May 15, 1970F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 16, 1968F350.3 mi10 yd115
Jul 1, 1967F20.5 mi300 yd02
Apr 17, 1963F211.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 19, 1961F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 8, 1955F10.1 mi23 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 11, 20263 NW BowerstownNot yet rated
Jun 11, 2026Pleasant PlainNot yet rated
Jun 11, 20263 SW AndrewsNot yet rated
Mar 26, 20263 SSW BanquoNot 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.