White County, Indiana tornadoes

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27confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: March 31, 2023, EF0. 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

Total271950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthJune6 of 27
StrongestF4Apr 3, 1974
Deaths18whole paths, see note
Injuries287whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 4Apr: 4May: 3Jun: 6Jul: 3Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 5Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 6 of 27 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 1: 7: 23 PM: 4: 2: 16 PM: 2: 2: 19 PM: 0: 0: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 1:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 2: 0: 0: 5: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 2: 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
13
EF1
5
EF2
8
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 3, 1974

18 deaths, 285 injuries Strongest

F4, April 3, 1974

108.7 mile path Longest path

108.7 miles, F4

April 3, 1974, whole path Widest

1,760 yards, F4

April 3, 1974
Every tornado

All 27 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 31, 2023EF01.29 mi125 yd00
Mar 31, 2023EF215.16 mi500 yd00
Aug 15, 2018EF00.26 mi22 yd00
Jul 23, 2017EF01.71 mi50 yd00
May 20, 2017EF01.22 mi50 yd00
Mar 31, 2016EF03.11 mi120 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF10.81 mi150 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF29.23 mi900 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF24.15 mi300 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF24.15 mi300 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF212 mi1,200 yd00
Jun 5, 2010EF112.6 mi150 yd02
Jun 4, 2010EF00.09 mi20 yd00
May 31, 2006F07.1 mi50 yd00
Jul 9, 2003F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jan 18, 1996F19.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 14, 1975F00.1 mi23 yd00
Apr 3, 1974F4108.7 mi1,760 yd18285
May 14, 1970F01.5 mi177 yd00
Apr 14, 1968F20.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 21, 1967F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 7, 1963F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 30, 1962F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 28, 1961F20.1 mi33 yd00
Jun 13, 1958F28.4 mi50 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.