Tornadoes in Shelby County
The Storm Prediction Center records 38 tornadoes whose paths touched Shelby County, Indiana between 1955 and 2024. They killed 3 people and injured 78. The busiest month is June, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 25 April 1961. The most recent was on 7 May 2024.
- 38tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 78injuries
- 924per 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 Shelby County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 7 | 18% |
| F1 / EF1 | 10 | 26% |
| F2 / EF2 | 14 | 37% |
| F3 / EF3 | 6 | 16% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 1 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 5 |
| Jun | 9 |
| Jul | 8 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 5 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Shelby County
- Deadliest: St. Paul, Indiana tornado3 June 2008, EF3, 1 death, 8 injuries, 9.7 miles long
- Strongest and Longest path: Marion, Indiana tornado25 April 1961, F4, 7 injuries, 63.1 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado7 May 2024, EF0, 0.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Shelby County
- Marion, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F3, 1 death, 25 injuries, 20.7 miles long
- St. Paul, Indiana tornado3 June 2008, EF3, 1 death, 8 injuries, 9.7 miles long
- Marion, Indiana tornado25 April 1961, F4, 7 injuries, 63.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.