Tornadoes in Allen County
The Storm Prediction Center records 35 tornadoes whose paths touched Allen County, Indiana between 1950 and 2023. They killed 2 people and injured 28. The busiest month is May, with 12 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 16 May 1968. The most recent was on 29 July 2023.
- 35tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 28injuries
- 532per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Allen County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 14 | 40% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 37% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 17% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Allen County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 7 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 12 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Allen County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Fort Wayne, Indiana tornado16 May 1968, F3, 1 death, 15 injuries, 50.3 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado29 July 2023, EF0, 2.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Allen County
- Fort Wayne, Indiana tornado16 May 1968, F3, 1 death, 15 injuries, 50.3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.