Jennings County, Indiana tornadoes

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17confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1963). Most recent: April 25, 2019, 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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The record

At a glance

Total171950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthApril8 of 17
StrongestF3Apr 3, 1974
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries30whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 8May: 2Jun: 4Jul: 0Aug: 2Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 8 of 17 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 0: 1: 03 PM: 0: 2: 66 PM: 1: 2: 09 PM: 1: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 22020: 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.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
7
EF2
3
EF3
3

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, April 3, 1974

1 deaths, 26 injuries Strongest

F3, April 3, 1974

35.8 mile path Longest path

85.3 miles, F3

April 19, 1963, whole path Widest

1,400 yards, F3

April 19, 1963
Every tornado

All 17 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 25, 2019EF10.05 mi30 yd00
Apr 25, 2019EF10.33 mi30 yd00
Sep 25, 2011EF10.48 mi75 yd00
May 15, 2007EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Aug 14, 2006F00.5 mi100 yd00
Jun 12, 2005F15.3 mi75 yd00
Apr 9, 1999F33 mi250 yd00
Jun 4, 1993F00.1 mi40 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F218 mi60 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F110 mi40 yd02
Aug 1, 1979F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 23, 1978F10.5 mi20 yd00
Apr 3, 1974F335.8 mi177 yd126
Apr 19, 1970F112.8 mi20 yd00
Apr 21, 1967F26.3 mi10 yd02
Apr 19, 1963F385.3 mi1,400 yd00
Apr 19, 1963F214.5 mi1,300 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 13, 2026.