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Jasper, IN Tornado History — 108 Tornadoes Since 1950

Indiana · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Jasper, IN had?

Jasper has had 108 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Jasper?

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

When is tornado season in Jasper?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Jasper, with 32 on record. April through June account for 68 of the 108 tornadoes on record near Jasper.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
108
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
10
9.3% of total
Peak Month
April
32 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Jasper

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 53 total, averaging 2.6 per year over this window.

2026 0+5 prelim
2025 3
2024 2
2023 5
2022 0
2021 2
2020 1
2019 1
2018 1
2017 6
2016 2
2015 2
2014 0
2013 3
2012 2
2011 22
2010 0
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 Jasper 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 EF1° August 12, 2026
1 NW Winslow, Pike County, IN
An EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 110 mph struck Winslow... Indiana... on the afternoon of August 12... 2026. The tornado began in a neighborhood just west of the inte (PAH)
Preliminary EF0° June 27, 2026
3 WSW Spurgeon, Warrick County, IN
A brief EF-0 tornado touched down in far northern Warrick County about 3 miles north of Lynnville. The initial touch down was just east of Petersburg Road. It moved nor (PAH)
Preliminary June 22, 2026
2 N Dale, Spencer County, IN
Reported near I-64 and US 231. (PAH)
Preliminary June 22, 2026
1 WSW Spurgeon, Pike County, IN
Rope tornado on the ground from EM. (PAH)
Preliminary EF0° June 21, 2026
4 NNW Shoals, Martin County, IN
An EF-0 tornado with path length of 2.02 miles and a path width of 50 yards began at this location. The peak winds were 85 mph with much of the damage limited to trees (IND)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 6
1960s 7
1970s 10
1980s 4
1990s 18
2000s 11
2010s 39
2020s 13

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 20
EF1 53
EF2 25
EF3 7
EF4 2
EF5 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 4
Feb 6
Mar 10
Apr 32
May 26
Jun 10
Jul 7
Aug 3
Sep 1
Oct 4
Nov 3
Dec 2

Casualties on Record Near Jasper

40 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Jasper since 1950, across 7 events. 448 injuries have been reported across all events. 2005 was the deadliest year on record near Jasper.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on November 6, 2005, which caused 24 fatalities along a 41.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Jasper

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on November 6, 2005 — 24 fatalities, 41.3 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F5 on April 3, 1974 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on April 19, 1963 — 1,400 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on June 2, 1990 — 106.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on April 2, 2025.

What the record shows near Jasper

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Jasper, with 39 of the 108 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 13 so far. The Jasper record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Jasper, 73 reached EF0 or EF1 and 35 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Jasper is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Jasper has averaged 2.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 53 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 22, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Jasper, IN had?
Since 1950, 108 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Jasper. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Jasper?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Jasper was an F3 on November 6, 2005, which caused 24 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Jasper?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Jasper, with 32 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 Jasper been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Jasper, there have been 1 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 Jasper?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Jasper was an EF1 on April 2, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Jasper?
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