Tornadoes in Newton County
The Storm Prediction Center records 26 tornadoes whose paths touched Newton County, Indiana between 1950 and 2025. They killed 2 people and injured 98. The busiest month is May, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 17 April 1963. The most recent was on 30 March 2025.
- 26tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 98injuries
- 647per 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 Newton County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 11 | 42% |
| F1 / EF1 | 7 | 27% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 4% |
Newton 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 | 4 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 9 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Newton County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Kankakee, Illinois tornado17 April 1963, F4, 1 death, 70 injuries, 57.3 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado30 March 2025, EF0, 6.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Newton County
- Kankakee, Illinois tornado17 April 1963, F4, 1 death, 70 injuries, 57.3 miles long
- St. Anne, Illinois tornado12 March 1976, F3, 1 death, 15 injuries, 38.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.