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Huntington, IN Tornado History — 94 Tornadoes Since 1950

Indiana · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Huntington, IN had?

Huntington has had 94 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 8 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Huntington?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Huntington was an EF0 on July 29, 2023.

When is tornado season in Huntington?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Huntington, with 21 on record. April through June account for 51 of the 94 tornadoes on record near Huntington.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
94
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
8
8.5% of total
Peak Month
May
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Huntington

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 26 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.

2026 0+5 prelim
2025 0
2024 0
2023 2
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 5
2018 1
2017 1
2016 4
2015 0
2014 2
2013 2
2012 0
2011 1
2010 4
2009 1
2008 3
2007 0

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Huntington since December 29, 2025

These are 5 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 June 12, 2026
3 NW Bowerstown, Huntington County, IN
In an open area north of US 24 and east of State Route 9... an incredibly brief tornado appears to have touched down and impacted a single residence. Here... a two-stor (IWX)
Preliminary June 12, 2026
Pleasant Plain, Huntington County, IN
A tornado touched down north of Pleasant Plain... at a residence on S 500 W. Here... nearly two dozen trees were damaged... including multiple trees snapped at least ha (IWX)
Preliminary June 12, 2026
3 SW Wabash, Wabash County, IN
A tornado touched down in the vicinity of W 400 S and S 300 W on the southwest edge of Wabash. At this location... a number of wood power poles were snapped at the base (IWX)
Preliminary March 26, 2026
3 SSW Banquo, Huntington County, IN
A survey of damage indicated a brief tornado was confirmed within a swath of wind damage south of Banquo. The circulation touched down just east of S 1000 W35 and N of (IWX)
Preliminary March 11, 2026
2 WSW Vera Cruz, Wells County, IN
A weak circulation touched down in an open field southwest of the intersection of CR S 600 E and E 350 S. The tornado moved northeast causing damage to a pole barn whic (IWX)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 9
1960s 17
1970s 14
1980s 7
1990s 10
2000s 15
2010s 20
2020s 2

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 24
EF1 42
EF2 20
EF3 6
EF4 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 9
Apr 16
May 21
Jun 14
Jul 13
Aug 5
Sep 0
Oct 10
Nov 4
Dec 2

Casualties on Record Near Huntington

6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Huntington since 1950, across 3 events. 223 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Huntington.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 4 fatalities along a 52.5-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Huntington

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 4 fatalities, 52.5 mi path, 10 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF3 on May 27, 2019 — 1,200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 52.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 29, 2023.

What the record shows near Huntington

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Huntington, with 20 of the 94 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Huntington record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Huntington, 66 reached EF0 or EF1 and 28 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Huntington is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Huntington has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 26 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 5, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Huntington, IN had?
Since 1950, 94 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Huntington. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Huntington?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Huntington was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 4 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Huntington?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Huntington, with 21 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 Huntington been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Huntington, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 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 Huntington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Huntington was an EF0 on July 29, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Huntington?
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