Tornadoes in Rush County
The Storm Prediction Center records 27 tornadoes whose paths touched Rush County, Indiana between 1955 and 2024. They killed 3 people and injured 63. The busiest month is June, with 8 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 9 July 1980. The most recent was on 7 May 2024.
- 27tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 63injuries
- 662per 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 Rush County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 5 | 19% |
| F1 / EF1 | 11 | 41% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 19% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 3 | 11% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 4% |
Rush County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 5 |
| Jun | 8 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Rush County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Rushville, Indiana tornado9 July 1980, F4, 2 deaths, 25 injuries, 11 miles long
- Longest path: Marion, Indiana tornado25 April 1961, F4, 7 injuries, 63.1 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado7 May 2024, EF1, 0.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Rush County
- Rushville, Indiana tornado9 July 1980, F4, 2 deaths, 25 injuries, 11 miles long
- St. Paul, Indiana tornado3 June 2008, EF3, 1 death, 8 injuries, 9.7 miles long
- Marion, Indiana tornado25 April 1961, F4, 7 injuries, 63.1 miles long
- New Castle, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F4, 17 injuries, 18.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.