Tornadoes in Wells County
The Storm Prediction Center records 18 tornadoes whose paths touched Wells County, Indiana between 1955 and 2019. They killed 4 people and injured 129. The busiest month is April, with 4 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 11 April 1965. The most recent was on 27 May 2019.
- 18tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 129injuries
- 489per 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 Wells County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 4 | 22% |
| F1 / EF1 | 8 | 44% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 22% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 6% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Wells County tornadoes over time
The 2010s only run to 2019, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 1 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Wells County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Montpelier, Indiana tornado11 April 1965, F4, 4 deaths, 125 injuries, 52.5 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado27 May 2019, EF3, 2 injuries, 12.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Wells County
- Montpelier, Indiana tornado11 April 1965, F4, 4 deaths, 125 injuries, 52.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.