Tornadoes in Ohio County
The Storm Prediction Center records 6 tornadoes whose paths touched Ohio County, Indiana between 1974 and 2024. They killed 3 people and injured 314. The busiest month is April, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 3 April 1974. The most recent was on 2 April 2024.
- 6tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 314injuries
- 696per 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 Ohio County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 3 | 50% |
| F1 / EF1 | 1 | 17% |
| F2 / EF2 | 0 | 0% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 17% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 17% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Ohio County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 0 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Ohio County
- Deadliest and Strongest: White Oak, Ohio tornado3 April 1974, F5, 3 deaths, 210 injuries, 20.8 miles long
- Longest path: Brooksburg, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F4, 104 injuries, 27.1 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado2 April 2024, EF1, 3.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Ohio County
- White Oak, Ohio tornado3 April 1974, F5, 3 deaths, 210 injuries, 20.8 miles long
- Brooksburg, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F4, 104 injuries, 27.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.