Tornadoes in Tipton County
The Storm Prediction Center records 23 tornadoes whose paths touched Tipton County, Indiana between 1953 and 2016. They killed 4 people and injured 48. The busiest month is April, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 9 April 1953. The most recent was on 24 August 2016.
- 23tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 48injuries
- 883per 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 Tipton County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 7 | 30% |
| F1 / EF1 | 6 | 26% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 30% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 13% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Tipton County tornadoes over time
The 2010s only run to 2016, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Tipton County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Champaign, Illinois tornado9 April 1953, F3, 3 deaths, 22 injuries, 156.7 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado24 August 2016, EF0, 3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Tipton County
- Champaign, Illinois tornado9 April 1953, F3, 3 deaths, 22 injuries, 156.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.