Tornadoes in Cass County
The Storm Prediction Center records 28 tornadoes whose paths touched Cass County, Indiana between 1956 and 2025. They killed 18 people and injured 288. The busiest month is June, with 7 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 3 April 1974. The most recent was on 19 March 2025.
- 28tornadoes
- 18deaths
- 288injuries
- 679per 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 Cass County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 10 | 36% |
| F1 / EF1 | 8 | 29% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 21% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 11% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Cass County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 2 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 7 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Cass County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Otterbein, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F4, 18 deaths, 285 injuries, 108.7 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado19 March 2025, EF0, 0.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Cass County
- Otterbein, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F4, 18 deaths, 285 injuries, 108.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.