Pulaski County, Indiana tornadoes

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16confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: November 17, 2013, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total161950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthJune6 of 16
StrongestF4Apr 17, 1963
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries76whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

June is the peak month, with 6 of 16 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 1: 112 PM: 1: 1: 23 PM: 3: 0: 16 PM: 0: 1: 29 PM: 0: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

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

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
6
EF2
2
EF3
1
EF4
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

F4, April 17, 1963

1 deaths, 70 injuries Strongest

F4, April 17, 1963

57.3 mile path Longest path

57.3 miles, F4

April 17, 1963, whole path Widest

1,760 yards, F3

June 21, 1951
Every tornado

All 16 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Nov 17, 2013EF113.18 mi100 yd00
May 25, 2011EF00.78 mi50 yd00
Jul 10, 2001F03.5 mi30 yd00
Jun 11, 1998F29 mi100 yd01
Apr 26, 1994F00.1 mi30 yd00
Apr 26, 1994F220 mi440 yd00
Aug 19, 1991F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 13, 1984F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 19, 1975F00.1 mi23 yd00
Jun 16, 1973F11 mi50 yd00
Sep 6, 1971F10.1 mi17 yd01
Jun 26, 1970F111.9 mi20 yd00
Apr 17, 1963F457.3 mi130 yd170
Apr 16, 1960F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 1, 1954F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 21, 1951F35.4 mi1,760 yd04
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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.