Tornadoes in Gibson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 34 tornadoes whose paths touched Gibson County, Indiana between 1961 and 2025. They killed 10 people and injured 85. The busiest month is May, with 10 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 2 June 1990. The most recent was on 28 December 2025.
- 34tornadoes
- 10deaths
- 85injuries
- 698per 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 Gibson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 5 | 15% |
| F1 / EF1 | 19 | 56% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 18% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 6% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Gibson County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 4 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 7 |
| May | 10 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Gibson County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Hazleton, Indiana tornado2 June 1990, F4, 6 deaths, 60 injuries, 13 miles long
- Longest path: Belle Prairie City, Illinois tornado2 June 1990, F4, 1 death, 12 injuries, 106 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado28 December 2025, EF1, 4.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Gibson County
- Hazleton, Indiana tornado2 June 1990, F4, 6 deaths, 60 injuries, 13 miles long
- Belle Prairie City, Illinois tornado2 June 1990, F4, 1 death, 12 injuries, 106 miles long
- Crossville, Illinois tornado28 February 2017, EF3, 1 death, 2 injuries, 44.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.