How many tornadoes has Frankfort, IN had?
Frankfort has had 142 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 15 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Frankfort?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Frankfort was an Unrated on May 8, 2023.
When is tornado season in Frankfort?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Frankfort, with 33 on record. April through June account for 77 of the 142 tornadoes on record near Frankfort.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
142
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
15
10.6% of total
Peak Month
June
33 on record
Per Year Avg
1.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Frankfort
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
39 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
6
2022
0
2021
2
2020
0
2019
0
2018
1
2017
3
2016
11
2015
2
2014
1
2013
9
2012
0
2011
3
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
11
1960s
22
1970s
23
1980s
10
1990s
18
2000s
20
2010s
30
2020s
8
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
40
EF1
50
EF2
36
EF3
10
EF4
5
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
2
Mar
19
Apr
29
May
15
Jun
33
Jul
17
Aug
11
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
12
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Frankfort
63 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Frankfort since 1950, across 6 events. 1,196 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Frankfort.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 28 fatalities along a 45.7-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Frankfort
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 28 fatalities, 45.7 mi path, 1,667 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on July 9, 1951 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on April 9, 1953 — 156.7 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on May 8, 2023.
What the record shows near Frankfort
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Frankfort, with 30 of the 142 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Frankfort record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Frankfort, 90 reached EF0 or EF1 and 51 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Frankfort is rated EF4, of which 5 are logged. A further 1 near Frankfort is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Frankfort has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 39 in total. 2016 was the busiest of them with 11, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Frankfort, IN had?
Since 1950, 142 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Frankfort. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Frankfort?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Frankfort was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 28 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Frankfort?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Frankfort, with 33 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Frankfort been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Frankfort, there have been 0 EF5 and 5 EF4 tornadoes recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Frankfort?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Frankfort was an Unrated on May 8, 2023.
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