Tornadoes in Switzerland County
The Storm Prediction Center records 12 tornadoes whose paths touched Switzerland County, Indiana between 1956 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 116. The busiest month is April, with 4 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 22 November 1992. The most recent was on 20 July 2025.
- 12tornadoes
- 1death
- 116injuries
- 544per 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 Switzerland County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 5 | 42% |
| F1 / EF1 | 3 | 25% |
| F2 / EF2 | 1 | 8% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 17% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 8% |
Switzerland 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 | 1 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 0 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Switzerland County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Worthville, Kentucky tornado22 November 1992, F4, 1 death, 10 injuries, 26.7 miles long
- Longest path: Brooksburg, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F4, 104 injuries, 27.1 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado20 July 2025, Unknown rating, 0.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Switzerland County
- Worthville, Kentucky tornado22 November 1992, F4, 1 death, 10 injuries, 26.7 miles long
- Brooksburg, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F4, 104 injuries, 27.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.