Wells County, Indiana tornadoes

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17confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: May 27, 2019, EF3. 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

Total171950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthApril4 of 17
StrongestF4Apr 11, 1965
Deaths4whole paths, see note
Injuries129whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

40 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 4May: 1Jun: 3Jul: 3Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 4 of 17 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 2: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 1: 23 PM: 1: 2: 16 PM: 3: 3: 19 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 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: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 12020: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
7
EF2
4
EF3
1
EF4
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, April 11, 1965

4 deaths, 125 injuries Strongest

F4, April 11, 1965

52.5 mile path Longest path

52.5 miles, F4

April 11, 1965, whole path Widest

1,200 yards, EF3

May 27, 2019
Every tornado

All 17 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 27, 2019EF312.76 mi1,200 yd02
Aug 24, 2016EF00.04 mi20 yd00
Jul 4, 2003F18.5 mi100 yd00
Nov 10, 2002F01 mi100 yd00
Jun 11, 1998F11 mi50 yd00
Jul 2, 1994F00.5 mi10 yd00
Jun 8, 1990F00.1 mi13 yd00
Jul 12, 1986F17 mi10 yd00
Mar 16, 1982F19 mi17 yd00
Apr 3, 1974F110.9 mi350 yd00
Apr 3, 1974F214.4 mi177 yd00
Apr 3, 1974F211.5 mi350 yd00
Dec 21, 1967F20.1 mi10 yd02
Apr 11, 1965F452.5 mi10 yd4125
Mar 6, 1961F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 24, 1956F22.3 mi10 yd00
Oct 6, 1955F10.5 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 10, 20262 WSW Vera CruzNot 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.