Morgan County, Indiana tornadoes

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24confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: March 31, 2023, EF2. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total241950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay6 of 24
StrongestF3Mar 10, 1986
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries164whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 0Feb: 2Mar: 2Apr: 2May: 6Jun: 5Jul: 3Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 1: 212 PM: 2: 2: 03 PM: 1: 1: 36 PM: 6: 0: 29 PM: 1: 0: 012 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

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 2: 12010: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 0: 1: 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
6
EF1
8
EF2
7
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

Strongest

F3, March 10, 1986

35 mile path Longest path

112 miles, F3

September 20, 2002, whole path Widest

867 yards, F3

November 22, 1992
Every tornado

All 24 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 31, 2023EF28.6 mi200 yd00
Apr 8, 2020EF10.97 mi35 yd00
Jun 24, 2014EF10.25 mi75 yd00
Jun 12, 2010EF05.81 mi75 yd00
Aug 4, 2009EF10.21 mi50 yd00
Jun 27, 2008EF04.07 mi175 yd02
Jun 3, 2008EF00.39 mi50 yd00
May 30, 2004F15 mi75 yd00
May 30, 2004F00.1 mi50 yd00
Sep 20, 2002F3112 mi150 yd0127
Apr 19, 1996F15 mi100 yd05
Nov 22, 1992F315 mi867 yd00
Jul 30, 1992F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jul 30, 1992F26 mi200 yd00
Mar 10, 1986F335 mi440 yd022
Oct 1, 1979F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 27, 1973F230 mi50 yd00
May 15, 1968F28.8 mi10 yd05
Jul 11, 1966F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 18, 1965F10.1 mi10 yd00
Feb 9, 1965F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 26, 1962F20.1 mi10 yd00
Feb 25, 1956F22 mi60 yd03
Jun 26, 1954F20.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 27, 20262 S MooresvilleNot 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.