Washington County, Indiana tornadoes

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35confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: April 2, 2025, 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

Total351950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthApril9 of 35
StrongestF5Apr 3, 1974
Deaths19whole paths, see note
Injuries125whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

90 Jan: 2Feb: 0Mar: 8Apr: 9May: 5Jun: 4Jul: 1Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 3Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 9 of 35 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 2: 4: 23 PM: 2: 1: 36 PM: 3: 1: 59 PM: 3: 6: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 10:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 6: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 1: 12020: 0: 1: 1: 1: 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.

By rating

EF0
9
EF1
15
EF2
8
EF3
1
EF4
1
EF5
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

EF4, March 2, 2012

11 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

F5, April 3, 1974

68 mile path Longest path

68 miles, F5

April 3, 1974, whole path Widest

800 yards, F2

March 16, 1963
Every tornado

All 35 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 2, 2025EF215.27 mi600 yd00
Aug 6, 2023EF11.78 mi60 yd00
Mar 18, 2022EF15.5 mi200 yd00
Oct 15, 2021EF02.7 mi70 yd00
Mar 14, 2019EF03 mi35 yd00
Jul 20, 2018EF01.1 mi75 yd00
Nov 5, 2017EF10.5 mi60 yd00
Nov 5, 2017EF10.25 mi35 yd00
Nov 5, 2017EF00.59 mi325 yd00
Mar 1, 2017EF15.8 mi100 yd00
Mar 2, 2012EF446.6 mi800 yd110
May 25, 2011EF12.4 mi130 yd00
May 25, 2011EF11.23 mi100 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF013.14 mi200 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF00.65 mi50 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF01.23 mi75 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF11.54 mi200 yd00
Jan 29, 2008EF110.71 mi200 yd00
May 30, 2004F110.6 mi30 yd00
May 27, 2004F225.9 mi150 yd00
Jan 3, 2000F10.3 mi50 yd00
May 27, 1995F00.5 mi100 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F341 mi150 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F24.5 mi150 yd02
Jun 2, 1990F03.5 mi30 yd00
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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.