Jasper County, Indiana tornadoes

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31confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: July 15, 2024, EF0. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total311950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthJune11 of 31
StrongestF4Apr 17, 1963
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries87whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 3Apr: 4May: 6Jun: 11Jul: 2Aug: 0Sep: 2Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 11 of 31 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 29 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 2: 3: 33 PM: 5: 0: 46 PM: 2: 1: 19 PM: 5: 2: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

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

By rating

EF0
7
EF1
18
EF2
4
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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F4, April 17, 1963

1 deaths, 70 injuries Strongest

F4, April 17, 1963

57.3 mile path Longest path

57.3 miles, F4

April 17, 1963, whole path Widest

500 yards, EF1

March 31, 2023
Every tornado

All 31 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 15, 2024EF016.4 mi100 yd00
Mar 31, 2023EF110.22 mi500 yd00
Jun 7, 2015EF02.76 mi50 yd00
Jun 7, 2015EF00.25 mi50 yd00
Jun 30, 2014EF11.92 mi100 yd00
Jun 30, 2014EF113.2 mi395 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF110.24 mi100 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF15.52 mi100 yd00
May 25, 2011EF11.95 mi100 yd00
May 25, 2011EF12.91 mi100 yd00
May 22, 2011EF10.32 mi33 yd00
Sep 4, 2008EF10.24 mi20 yd00
May 9, 2004F00.2 mi20 yd00
Jul 10, 2001F03.5 mi30 yd00
Jun 8, 1981F120.9 mi20 yd00
May 4, 1977F10.5 mi20 yd00
Mar 12, 1976F117.3 mi80 yd00
Mar 12, 1976F338.5 mi250 yd115
Jun 17, 1975F13.6 mi50 yd00
Apr 6, 1972F111.2 mi30 yd00
Jun 23, 1968F00.1 mi10 yd00
Sep 26, 1967F20.5 mi10 yd01
Dec 8, 1966F20.1 mi10 yd01
Apr 17, 1963F457.3 mi130 yd170
Apr 30, 1962F20.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 10, 20263 E WheatfieldNot yet rated
Mar 10, 20262 S StoutsburgNot 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.