Tornadoes in Hamilton County
The Storm Prediction Center records 34 tornadoes whose paths touched Hamilton County, Indiana between 1962 and 2025. They killed 28 people and injured 257. The busiest month is June, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 11 April 1965. The most recent was on 2 April 2025.
- 34tornadoes
- 28deaths
- 257injuries
- 862per 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 Hamilton County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 10 | 29% |
| F1 / EF1 | 15 | 44% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 9% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Hamilton County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 5 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Hamilton County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Crawfordsville, Indiana tornado11 April 1965, F4, 28 deaths, 123 injuries, 45.7 miles long
- Longest path: Indiana tornado20 September 2002, F3, 127 injuries, 112 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado2 April 2025, EF1, 6.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Hamilton County
- Crawfordsville, Indiana tornado11 April 1965, F4, 28 deaths, 123 injuries, 45.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.