Perry County, Indiana tornadoes

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15confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: April 5, 2023, 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

Total151950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthApril5 of 15
StrongestF5Apr 3, 1974
Deaths7whole paths, see note
Injuries110whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 5May: 2Jun: 4Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 5 of 15 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 1: 13 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 2: 43 PM: 1: 0: 16 PM: 1: 1: 19 PM: 0: 1: 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

20 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
7
EF2
1
EF3
2
EF5
1

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

F5, April 3, 1974

6 deaths, 86 injuries Strongest

F5, April 3, 1974

68 mile path Longest path

68 miles, F5

April 3, 1974, whole path Widest

880 yards, F3

December 9, 1952
Every tornado

All 15 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 5, 2023EF10.75 mi70 yd00
Sep 8, 2018EF01.75 mi80 yd00
Jun 19, 2015EF00.33 mi50 yd00
Apr 7, 2015EF12.6 mi100 yd00
Jun 26, 2013EF15.26 mi100 yd00
Jun 26, 2011EF13.52 mi200 yd00
Jun 19, 2011EF00.2 mi65 yd00
Oct 18, 2007EF18.15 mi200 yd00
May 17, 2003F03.5 mi25 yd00
May 8, 2003F13 mi100 yd00
Apr 28, 2002F232.3 mi150 yd119
Apr 30, 1997F115 mi50 yd00
Apr 3, 1974F568 mi10 yd686
Nov 19, 1970F32 mi100 yd02
Dec 9, 1952F335 mi880 yd03
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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.