Scott County, Indiana tornadoes

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15confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1961). Most recent: April 2, 2025, EF2. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total151950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthMarch5 of 15
StrongestF4Apr 3, 1974
Deaths22whole paths, see note
Injuries228whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

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

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 33 PM: 1: 0: 06 PM: 0: 2: 29 PM: 1: 2: 112 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: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
3
EF1
3
EF2
6
EF3
1
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, April 3, 1974

11 deaths, 190 injuries Strongest

F4, April 3, 1974

35.6 mile path Longest path

46.6 miles, EF4

March 2, 2012, whole path Widest

1,200 yards, F4

April 3, 1974
Every tornado

All 15 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 2, 2025EF215.27 mi600 yd00
Oct 15, 2021EF00.6 mi75 yd00
Mar 1, 2017EF12.15 mi125 yd010
Mar 2, 2012EF446.6 mi800 yd110
Apr 19, 2011EF011.8 mi100 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF013.14 mi200 yd00
Jan 29, 2008EF11.81 mi100 yd00
Mar 28, 1997F11 mi100 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F341 mi150 yd00
Mar 10, 1986F212 mi300 yd025
Apr 5, 1985F22 mi17 yd00
Apr 3, 1974F435.6 mi1,200 yd11190
Aug 9, 1968F20.1 mi10 yd00
Jan 11, 1963F25.1 mi150 yd00
Mar 6, 1961F21 mi10 yd03
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 17, 20261 NE AustinNot 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.