Indiana averages 20 tornadoes per year. The state has been central to some of the largest tornado outbreaks in US history including 1965 Palm Sunday and 1974 Super Outbreak. Recent events include the 2012 Henryville EF4 that devastated the small town.
137 killed across Indiana. Multiple F4/F5 tornadoes struck the state. One of the deadliest days in Indiana history. Full story →
Multiple F4/F5 tornadoes crossed Indiana. 47 killed. Part of the largest tornado outbreak in modern US history. Full story →
Devastating EF4 struck Henryville and surrounding areas. 13 killed, extensive damage.
F3 tornado struck Van Wert. Notable for the movie theater ceiling collapse.
Indiana sits in the Ohio Valley - a major tornado corridor for outbreaks.
Cold fronts frequently pass through Indiana during severe weather season.
Southerly winds bring Gulf moisture into the state.
Indiana has been in the path of the largest US tornado outbreaks.
Louisville area, Evansville, Henryville. Highest tornado density in the state.
Indianapolis, Muncie, Bloomington. Metro tornado corridor.
Fort Wayne, South Bend, Gary. Fewer tornadoes but severe when they occur.
Indiana has comprehensive tornado preparedness: