Kosciusko County, Indiana tornadoes

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36confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: April 2, 2025, 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

Total361950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthJune12 of 36
StrongestF3Apr 3, 1956
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries36whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

120 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 4May: 2Jun: 12Jul: 2Aug: 7Sep: 2Oct: 4Nov: 3Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 12 of 36 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 2: 3: 43 PM: 2: 3: 46 PM: 4: 3: 49 PM: 1: 0: 412 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: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 1: 0: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 2: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 02000: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 2: 0: 0: 3: 3: 0: 1: 0: 1: 02020: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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
12
EF1
15
EF2
5
EF3
4

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

Strongest

F3, April 3, 1956

1.5 mile path Longest path

39 miles, F1

October 24, 2001, whole path Widest

880 yards, EF3

October 18, 2007
Every tornado

All 36 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 2, 2025EF117.75 mi175 yd00
Aug 10, 2020EF00.23 mi50 yd00
Aug 10, 2020EF13.1 mi100 yd00
Aug 6, 2018EF14.04 mi50 yd00
Aug 20, 2016EF01.6 mi10 yd00
Jun 30, 2014EF17.01 mi150 yd00
Jun 30, 2014EF10.55 mi150 yd00
Jun 30, 2014EF01.79 mi50 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF11.65 mi275 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF24.14 mi150 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF11.05 mi250 yd00
Oct 26, 2010EF00.93 mi30 yd00
Jun 23, 2010EF14.79 mi150 yd00
Oct 18, 2007EF320.33 mi880 yd00
Jul 6, 2005F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 9, 2003F10.1 mi25 yd00
Oct 24, 2001F139 mi150 yd014
Jun 14, 2000F27 mi120 yd03
Jun 11, 1998F12 mi100 yd04
Apr 19, 1996F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 7, 1995F14 mi30 yd03
Jun 8, 1993F00.1 mi10 yd00
Sep 9, 1992F00.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 3, 1992F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 15, 1991F00.2 mi10 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.