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Goshen, IN Tornado History — 116 Tornadoes Since 1950

Indiana · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Goshen, IN had?

Goshen has had 116 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Goshen?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Goshen was an EF1 on April 2, 2025.

When is tornado season in Goshen?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Goshen, with 28 on record. April through June account for 49 of the 116 tornadoes on record near Goshen.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
116
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
9.5% of total
Peak Month
June
28 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Goshen

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 35 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.

2026 0+7 prelim
2025 4
2024 4
2023 0
2022 0
2021 1
2020 2
2019 2
2018 2
2017 1
2016 5
2015 0
2014 2
2013 2
2012 0
2011 1
2010 8
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Goshen since December 29, 2025

These are 7 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary EF2° June 12, 2026
4 WSW Scott (NW Shipshe, Lagrange County, IN
The same storm that produced the EF-2 tornado in Bristol... IN continued eastward into LaGrange County. While radar suggested the correlation coefficient signature pers (IWX)
Preliminary EF2° June 12, 2026
4 ENE Elkhart, Elkhart County, IN
A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an EF-2 tornado occurred in association with a line of severe thunderstorms across northern Elkhart County. The (IWX)
Preliminary June 12, 2026
2 NE Elkhart, St. Joseph County, IN
*** 1 INJ *** Update to the previously reported Bristol Tornado. The track has expanded both west and east. A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an E (IWX)
Preliminary June 12, 2026
3 NE Bourbon, Marshall County, IN
Another tornado... perhaps from the same parent circulation that spawned the Argos tornado... developed on the northeast side of Bourbon in Marshall County. The tornado (IWX)
Preliminary March 6, 2026
3 WSW Three Rivers, St. Joseph County, MI
Video relayed by broadcast media taken looking north at Three Rivers Waste Management facility. Tornado observed on the ground. Time estimated via radar. (IWX)
Preliminary March 6, 2026
2 NW Eagle Lake, Cass County, MI
Several trees snapped and damage to a home on Harris Street near M62. Photos on X. Time estimated via radar. (IWX)
Preliminary March 6, 2026
2 WNW Edwardsburg, Cass County, MI
*** 1 FATAL *** A disorganized circulation touched down northwest of the intersection of Runkle St and Conrad Rd... destroying an attached garage and damaging the front (IWX)

Within 25 miles of Goshen. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 11
1960s 23
1970s 12
1980s 10
1990s 16
2000s 10
2010s 23
2020s 11

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 43
EF1 45
EF2 17
EF3 7
EF4 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 1
Mar 7
Apr 14
May 7
Jun 28
Jul 16
Aug 18
Sep 6
Oct 16
Nov 2
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Goshen

106 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Goshen since 1950, across 7 events. 1,163 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Goshen.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 36 fatalities along a 37.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Goshen

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 36 fatalities, 37.0 mi path, 333 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on April 3, 1974 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on April 3, 1974 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 3, 1974 — 108.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on April 2, 2025.

What the record shows near Goshen

The 1960s were the busiest decade near Goshen, with 23 of the 116 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Goshen record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Goshen, 88 reached EF0 or EF1 and 28 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Goshen is rated EF4, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Goshen has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 35 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 8, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Goshen, IN had?
Since 1950, 116 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Goshen. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Goshen?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Goshen was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 36 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Goshen?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Goshen, with 28 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 Goshen been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Goshen, there have been 0 EF5 and 4 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 Goshen?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Goshen was an EF1 on April 2, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Goshen?
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