Vermillion County, Indiana tornadoes

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13confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1963). Most recent: November 17, 2013, EF2. 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

Total131950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthApril3 of 13
StrongestF3Apr 22, 1963
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries50whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

30 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 3May: 3Jun: 3Jul: 1Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 3 of 13 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 112 PM: 0: 1: 13 PM: 0: 3: 16 PM: 1: 4: 09 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 01990: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 02000: 0: 0: 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
2
EF2
4
EF3
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

Strongest

F3, April 22, 1963

38.6 mile path Longest path

38.6 miles, F3

April 22, 1963, whole path Widest

1,600 yards, F3

April 22, 1963
Every tornado

All 13 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Nov 17, 2013EF25.94 mi150 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF131.15 mi100 yd00
May 19, 1998F00.1 mi80 yd00
Apr 7, 1998F00.1 mi80 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F28 mi100 yd06
Jun 2, 1990F217.5 mi150 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F01 mi40 yd00
Oct 17, 1988F23.5 mi200 yd04
Jul 15, 1987F00.2 mi10 yd00
May 15, 1986F05 mi140 yd00
Aug 12, 1973F01 mi20 yd00
May 28, 1973F10.1 mi30 yd00
Apr 22, 1963F338.6 mi1,600 yd040
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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.