Pike County, Indiana tornadoes

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30confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: March 15, 2025, EF2. 2026 so far: 4 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

Total301950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMay10 of 30
StrongestF4Jun 2, 1990
Deaths7whole paths, see note
Injuries74whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 0Feb: 2Mar: 1Apr: 8May: 10Jun: 5Jul: 2Aug: 0Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 10 of 30 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 3: 13 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 0: 0: 33 PM: 3: 2: 66 PM: 2: 4: 29 PM: 0: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 2: 22000: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 6: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02020: 1: 1: 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. This year so far: 4 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
13
EF2
9
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

Deadliest

F4, June 2, 1990

6 deaths, 60 injuries Strongest

F4, June 2, 1990

13 mile path Longest path

106 miles, F4

June 2, 1990, whole path Widest

550 yards, EF2

February 28, 2011
Every tornado

All 30 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 15, 2025EF257.49 mi400 yd00
Jun 8, 2021EF12.5 mi30 yd00
Jul 7, 2020EF00.48 mi30 yd00
May 7, 2016EF14.33 mi70 yd00
Jun 26, 2013EF10.59 mi75 yd00
May 25, 2011EF13.19 mi60 yd00
May 25, 2011EF14.97 mi50 yd00
May 25, 2011EF21.64 mi200 yd00
Apr 26, 2011EF10.54 mi225 yd00
Feb 28, 2011EF01.93 mi200 yd00
Feb 28, 2011EF222.01 mi550 yd00
May 25, 2006F22.2 mi200 yd00
Apr 7, 2006F10.7 mi75 yd00
Sep 20, 2002F213.5 mi150 yd02
Oct 24, 2001F00.3 mi40 yd00
May 5, 1999F23 mi200 yd00
May 5, 1999F21.3 mi150 yd00
Apr 15, 1998F24 mi50 yd00
Apr 7, 1998F00.5 mi40 yd00
May 26, 1996F05 mi75 yd00
Apr 19, 1996F20.8 mi100 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F413 mi200 yd660
Jun 2, 1990F4106 mi300 yd112
Apr 3, 1989F10.7 mi50 yd00
May 2, 1983F00.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Aug 12, 20261 NW WinslowNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20268 NW DaleNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20268 NW DaleNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20261 WSW SpurgeonNot 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.