Marion County, Indiana tornadoes

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47confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: June 15, 2019, EF0. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

Indianapolis covers almost all of Marion County, so this page is also Indianapolis's tornado record.

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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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.

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The record

At a glance

Total471950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthJune13 of 47
StrongestF4May 14, 1972
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries255whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

130 Jan: 1Feb: 1Mar: 4Apr: 4May: 12Jun: 13Jul: 4Aug: 3Sep: 3Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 13 of 47 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 1: 1: 26 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 2: 0: 312 PM: 5: 3: 43 PM: 0: 4: 66 PM: 7: 0: 39 PM: 1: 3: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 2: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 11970: 1: 0: 1: 4: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 11980: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 1: 01990: 1: 0: 3: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 2: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 2: 02010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 1: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
11
EF1
22
EF2
6
EF3
6
EF4
2

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

F4, May 14, 1972

30 mile path Longest path

112 miles, F3

September 20, 2002, whole path Widest

440 yards, F3

March 10, 1986
Every tornado

All 47 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 15, 2019EF00.89 mi100 yd00
Jun 15, 2019EF11.86 mi200 yd00
Aug 24, 2016EF00.37 mi100 yd00
May 30, 2015EF10.28 mi40 yd00
Jun 24, 2014EF12.84 mi75 yd00
Sep 1, 2012EF00.1 mi25 yd00
May 30, 2008EF27.1 mi150 yd018
Jan 29, 2008EF10.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 12, 2005F00.3 mi75 yd00
May 30, 2004F220 mi100 yd026
May 30, 2004F04.1 mi75 yd00
Sep 20, 2002F3112 mi150 yd0127
Jun 25, 2002F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 11, 1998F413.2 mi400 yd04
Mar 28, 1997F10.1 mi73 yd00
May 13, 1995F26.5 mi400 yd00
Apr 15, 1994F10.2 mi80 yd00
Nov 22, 1992F39 mi433 yd00
Jul 16, 1992F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 17, 1992F00.3 mi67 yd00
Aug 20, 1990F00.5 mi30 yd00
Sep 12, 1988F134 mi200 yd01
Mar 10, 1986F12.5 mi220 yd00
Mar 10, 1986F335 mi440 yd022
May 27, 1985F10.1 mi17 yd02
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Aug 1, 20263 S Monument CircleNot 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.