Warrick County, Indiana tornadoes

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31 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: April 2, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 7 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total311950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthApril15 of 31
StrongestF3Nov 6, 2005
Deaths25whole paths, see note
Injuries244whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

150 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 2Apr: 15May: 7Jun: 1Jul: 2Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 2Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 15 of 31 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 2: 03 AM: 0: 4: 26 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 4: 03 PM: 3: 2: 36 PM: 1: 3: 59 PM: 0: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 8:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

80 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 0: 0: 8: 219501960197019801990200020102020

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: 7 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
15
EF2
9
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.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F3, November 6, 2005

24 deaths, 238 injuries Strongest

F3, November 6, 2005

41.3 mile path Longest path

41.3 miles, F3

November 6, 2005, whole path Widest

575 yards, EF2

March 28, 2020

All 31 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 2, 2025EF16.62 mi100 yd00
Apr 2, 2025EF117.03 mi230 yd00
Jul 30, 2024EF110.99 mi300 yd00
May 14, 2024EF10.36 mi75 yd00
Apr 2, 2024EF18.45 mi200 yd00
Apr 2, 2024EF11.64 mi100 yd00
Apr 2, 2024EF15.34 mi200 yd00
Apr 2, 2024EF17.26 mi200 yd00
Apr 2, 2024EF214.9 mi250 yd00
Apr 2, 2024EF214.92 mi250 yd00
Mar 28, 2020EF25.06 mi575 yd02
May 11, 2016EF00.05 mi20 yd00
Apr 7, 2015EF13.49 mi200 yd00
Apr 7, 2015EF11.5 mi300 yd00
Apr 7, 2015EF19.56 mi500 yd00
Feb 29, 2012EF12.36 mi150 yd00
Apr 26, 2011EF24.53 mi300 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF14.42 mi100 yd00
May 10, 2006F00.2 mi50 yd00
May 10, 2006F00.2 mi50 yd00
Nov 6, 2005F341.3 mi500 yd24238
May 30, 2004F23 mi80 yd00
Jun 9, 1996F10.2 mi50 yd00
May 3, 1996F01 mi75 yd00
Apr 19, 1996F22 mi100 yd00

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 27, 20263 WSW SpurgeonNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20262 NW ChandlerNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20264 E NewburghNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20263 NW NewburghNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20265 SE SpurgeonNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20263 S SpurgeonNot yet rated
Jun 21, 20263 NE LynnvilleNot 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 12, 2026.