Tornadoes in Pike County
The Storm Prediction Center records 31 tornadoes whose paths touched Pike County, Indiana between 1954 and 2025. They killed 7 people and injured 74. The busiest month is May, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 2 June 1990. The most recent was on 15 March 2025.
- 31tornadoes
- 7deaths
- 74injuries
- 927per 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 Pike County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 7 | 23% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 42% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 29% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 6% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Pike 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 |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 11 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Pike County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Hazleton, Indiana tornado2 June 1990, F4, 6 deaths, 60 injuries, 13 miles long
- Longest path: Belle Prairie City, Illinois tornado2 June 1990, F4, 1 death, 12 injuries, 106 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado15 March 2025, EF2, 57.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Pike County
- Hazleton, Indiana tornado2 June 1990, F4, 6 deaths, 60 injuries, 13 miles long
- Belle Prairie City, Illinois tornado2 June 1990, F4, 1 death, 12 injuries, 106 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.