Tornadoes in Clinton County
The Storm Prediction Center records 21 tornadoes whose paths touched Clinton County, Indiana between 1953 and 2023. They killed 28 people and injured 907. The busiest month is April, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 11 April 1965. The most recent was on 31 March 2023.
- 21tornadoes
- 28deaths
- 907injuries
- 518per 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 Clinton County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 3 | 14% |
| F1 / EF1 | 6 | 29% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 33% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 14% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 10% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Clinton County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Clinton County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Kokomo, Indiana tornado11 April 1965, F4, 25 deaths, 835 injuries, 48 miles long
- Longest path: Champaign, Illinois tornado9 April 1953, F3, 3 deaths, 22 injuries, 156.7 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado31 March 2023, EF2, 10.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Clinton County
- Kokomo, Indiana tornado11 April 1965, F4, 25 deaths, 835 injuries, 48 miles long
- Champaign, Illinois tornado9 April 1953, F3, 3 deaths, 22 injuries, 156.7 miles long
- Lafayette, Indiana tornado11 April 1965, F4, 44 injuries, 21.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.