Tornadoes in Madison County
The Storm Prediction Center records 33 tornadoes whose paths touched Madison County, Indiana between 1953 and 2025. They killed 3 people and injured 174. The busiest month is April, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 14 May 1972. The most recent was on 2 April 2025.
- 33tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 174injuries
- 730per 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 Madison County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 7 | 21% |
| F1 / EF1 | 12 | 36% |
| F2 / EF2 | 11 | 33% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Madison 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 |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 7 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Madison County
- Deadliest and Longest path: Champaign, Illinois tornado9 April 1953, F3, 3 deaths, 22 injuries, 156.7 miles long
- Strongest: Indianapolis city, Indiana tornado14 May 1972, F4, 20 injuries, 30 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado2 April 2025, EF2, 15.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Madison County
- Champaign, Illinois tornado9 April 1953, F3, 3 deaths, 22 injuries, 156.7 miles long
- Indianapolis city, Indiana tornado14 May 1972, F4, 20 injuries, 30 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.