Rush County, Indiana tornadoes

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25confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: May 7, 2024, 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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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.

The record

At a glance

Total251950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune6 of 25
StrongestF4Jul 9, 1980
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries63whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

June is the peak month, with 6 of 25 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 2: 0: 53 PM: 4: 2: 26 PM: 4: 1: 29 PM: 0: 0: 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

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 1: 0: 3: 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
5
EF1
10
EF2
4
EF3
2
EF4
3
Unknown
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, July 9, 1980

2 deaths, 25 injuries Strongest

F4, July 9, 1980

11 mile path Longest path

63.1 miles, F4

April 25, 1961, whole path Widest

880 yards, F2

March 11, 1955
Every tornado

All 25 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 7, 2024EF10.16 mi30 yd00
May 7, 2024EF14.63 mi75 yd00
May 7, 2024EFU0.77 mi30 yd00
Jun 8, 2022EF19.69 mi100 yd00
Jun 15, 2019EF214.48 mi200 yd00
Dec 23, 2015EF10.78 mi50 yd00
Feb 20, 2014EF00.04 mi25 yd00
Jun 3, 2008EF39.68 mi150 yd18
Aug 28, 2006F00.6 mi75 yd00
Nov 24, 2004F12.1 mi50 yd00
Jul 30, 2004F10.3 mi50 yd00
Sep 20, 2002F01 mi100 yd00
Nov 22, 1992F27.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 18, 1992F12 mi80 yd02
Jun 3, 1990F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 7, 1986F10.2 mi10 yd00
Jul 9, 1980F411 mi267 yd225
Jun 2, 1980F00.1 mi10 yd01
Apr 3, 1974F418.9 mi10 yd017
May 10, 1969F233.2 mi10 yd00
Apr 21, 1967F10.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 25, 1961F463.1 mi550 yd07
Sep 19, 1960F30.1 mi100 yd00
Feb 25, 1956F12 mi10 yd00
Mar 11, 1955F234.8 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 12, 2026.