Johnson County, Indiana tornadoes

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24 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: June 25, 2023, EF2. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total241950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJuly6 of 24
StrongestF3Oct 11, 1954
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries185whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

July is the peak month, with 6 of 24 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 26 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 112 PM: 3: 1: 43 PM: 0: 0: 36 PM: 3: 3: 09 PM: 2: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 02010: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 3: 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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
8
EF1
5
EF2
6
EF3
5

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, October 11, 1954

2 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

F3, October 11, 1954

4.7 mile path Longest path

112 miles, F3

September 20, 2002, whole path Widest

700 yards, F2

March 31, 2006

All 24 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 25, 2023EF25.4 mi400 yd00
Mar 31, 2023EF35.48 mi316 yd00
Mar 31, 2023EF01.93 mi25 yd00
May 21, 2022EF00.1 mi25 yd00
Dec 23, 2015EF10.3 mi40 yd00
Jul 12, 2015EF06.44 mi125 yd00
Jul 22, 2010EF00.81 mi25 yd00
Jul 20, 2010EF02.39 mi75 yd00
Jun 3, 2008EF210.59 mi150 yd04
Mar 31, 2006F217 mi700 yd01
Sep 20, 2002F3112 mi150 yd0127
Apr 19, 1996F15 mi100 yd05
Oct 31, 1994F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jul 30, 1992F37 mi200 yd025
Jul 30, 1992F00.3 mi50 yd01
Mar 10, 1986F335 mi440 yd022
Jun 19, 1980F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 4, 1973F00.3 mi50 yd00
May 27, 1973F234.3 mi50 yd00
May 10, 1969F233.2 mi10 yd00
Dec 11, 1967F10.1 mi10 yd00
Feb 25, 1956F14.7 mi10 yd00
Feb 25, 1956F20.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 11, 1954F34.7 mi100 yd20

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 11, 20265 WNW BoggstownNot 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.