Tornadoes in Johnson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 25 tornadoes whose paths touched Johnson County, Indiana between 1954 and 2023. They killed 2 people and injured 185. The busiest month is July, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 11 October 1954. The most recent was on 25 June 2023.
- 25tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 185injuries
- 780per 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 Johnson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 8 | 32% |
| F1 / EF1 | 6 | 24% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 24% |
| F3 / EF3 | 5 | 20% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Johnson 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 | 3 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 1 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 6 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 2 |
Records for Johnson County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Franklin, Indiana tornado11 October 1954, F3, 2 deaths, 4.7 miles long
- Longest path: Indiana tornado20 September 2002, F3, 127 injuries, 112 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado25 June 2023, EF2, 5.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Johnson County
- Franklin, Indiana tornado11 October 1954, F3, 2 deaths, 4.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.