Tornadoes in Randolph County
The Storm Prediction Center records 21 tornadoes whose paths touched Randolph County, Indiana between 1955 and 2025. They killed 2 people and injured 56. The busiest month is March, with 5 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 3 April 1974. The most recent was on 14 May 2025.
- 21tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 56injuries
- 464per 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 Randolph County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 7 | 33% |
| F1 / EF1 | 4 | 19% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 19% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 19% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 5% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 5% |
Randolph County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2020s | 3 |
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Randolph County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Blountsville, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F4, 1 death, 12 injuries, 18 miles long
- Longest path: Piqua, Ohio tornado14 March 2024, EF3, 1 death, 39 injuries, 41.3 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado14 May 2025, Unknown rating, 0.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Randolph County
- Blountsville, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F4, 1 death, 12 injuries, 18 miles long
- Piqua, Ohio tornado14 March 2024, EF3, 1 death, 39 injuries, 41.3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.