Jackson County, Indiana tornadoes

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24 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: July 16, 2025, EFU. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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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.

At a glance

Total241950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril7 of 24
StrongestF4Jun 2, 1990
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries51whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

April is the peak month, with 7 of 24 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 2: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 1: 23 PM: 1: 6: 16 PM: 1: 2: 19 PM: 2: 0: 212 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

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 01990: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 1: 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. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
5
EF1
10
EF2
3
EF3
4
EF4
1
Unknown
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

F3, April 3, 1974

1 deaths, 26 injuries Strongest

F4, June 2, 1990

18 mile path Longest path

85.3 miles, F3

April 19, 1963, whole path Widest

1,400 yards, F3

April 19, 1963

All 24 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 16, 2025EFU0.17 mi10 yd00
Mar 15, 2025EF12.22 mi50 yd00
May 6, 2022EF00.06 mi20 yd00
Mar 14, 2019EF11.24 mi40 yd00
Mar 1, 2017EF20.25 mi50 yd00
Apr 22, 2011EF03.79 mi50 yd00
Jun 7, 2006F18.1 mi300 yd04
Apr 2, 2006F10.5 mi100 yd00
May 30, 2004F01 mi50 yd00
May 8, 1996F25.5 mi200 yd00
Apr 19, 1996F01 mi50 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F341 mi150 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F418 mi200 yd09
Jun 2, 1990F110 mi40 yd02
May 25, 1987F10.2 mi20 yd00
May 25, 1987F00.2 mi13 yd00
May 23, 1978F10.5 mi20 yd00
Sep 26, 1976F34.9 mi100 yd110
Jan 13, 1976F10.8 mi77 yd00
Apr 3, 1974F335.8 mi177 yd126
Apr 19, 1970F112.8 mi20 yd00
Apr 19, 1963F385.3 mi1,400 yd00
Apr 19, 1963F214.5 mi1,300 yd00
Feb 25, 1956F12 mi100 yd00

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 17, 20262 NE KurtzNot yet rated
Apr 27, 20262 NNW CortlandNot 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 12, 2026.