Tornadoes in Benton County
The Storm Prediction Center records 24 tornadoes whose paths touched Benton County, Indiana between 1954 and 2023. They killed 18 people and injured 288. The busiest month is March, with 5 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 3 April 1974. The most recent was on 31 March 2023.
- 24tornadoes
- 18deaths
- 288injuries
- 591per 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 Benton County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 13 | 54% |
| F1 / EF1 | 3 | 13% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 25% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Benton County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Benton County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Otterbein, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F4, 18 deaths, 285 injuries, 108.7 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado31 March 2023, EF1, 10.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Benton County
- Otterbein, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F4, 18 deaths, 285 injuries, 108.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.