Tornadoes in Harrison County
The Storm Prediction Center records 25 tornadoes whose paths touched Harrison County, Indiana between 1971 and 2025. They killed 39 people and injured 372. The busiest month is June, with 7 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 3 April 1974. The most recent was on 28 December 2025.
- 25tornadoes
- 39deaths
- 372injuries
- 516per 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 Harrison County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 11 | 44% |
| F1 / EF1 | 9 | 36% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 12% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 2 | 8% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Harrison 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 |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 7 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Harrison County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Hardinsburg, Kentucky tornado3 April 1974, F5, 31 deaths, 270 injuries, 32 miles long
- Longest path: Troy, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F5, 6 deaths, 86 injuries, 68 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado28 December 2025, EF0, 0.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Harrison County
- Hardinsburg, Kentucky tornado3 April 1974, F5, 31 deaths, 270 injuries, 32 miles long
- Troy, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F5, 6 deaths, 86 injuries, 68 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.