The Town Files

25 Small Towns in Indiana With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950

Ranked by tornadoes within 10 mi since 1950 among 107 towns of 500–10,000 people in Indiana. #1 is Linton, IN (7 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950).

Map of the 25 towns12345678910111213141516171819202122232425
Numbers match the ranking.

  1. 25Smithville-Sanders, Indiana

    17 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Smithville-Sanders is a community of 3,323 people in Monroe County, Indiana. 17 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an EF2 on February 19, 2026.

    3,323 people · Monroe County · median home $259,100 · income $74,750 · Jan low 22°F · 18 in snow

    Full Smithville-Sanders, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Smithville-Sanders by decade1'50'606'701'80'902'002'105'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  2. 24Alexandria, Indiana

    17 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Alexandria, Indiana
    Photo: Tichnor Brothers, Publisher (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Alexandria is a city of 5,149 people in Madison County, Indiana. 17 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F3 on April 9, 1953.

    5,149 people · Madison County · median home $97,800 · income $64,317 · Jan low 18°F · 20 in snow

    Full Alexandria, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Alexandria by decade2'501'601'70'804'903'002'104'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  3. 23Porter, Indiana

    17 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Porter is a town of 5,210 people in Porter County, Indiana. 17 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F3 on March 12, 1976.

    5,210 people · Porter County · median home $267,700 · income $74,542 · Jan low 18°F · 40 in snow

    Full Porter, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Porter by decade2'506'604'702'80'901'00'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  4. 22Portland, Indiana

    17 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Portland, Indiana
    Photo: Nyttend (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Portland is a city of 6,320 people in Jay County, Indiana. 17 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974.

    6,320 people · Jay County · median home $96,700 · income $51,513 · Jan low 17°F · 19 in snow

    Full Portland, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Portland by decade2'50'602'701'804'90'002'106'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  5. 21Batesville, Indiana

    17 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Batesville, Indiana
    Photo: Wikimedia Commons (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Batesville is a city of 7,202 people in Ripley County, Indiana. 17 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974.

    7,202 people · Ripley County · median home $225,400 · income $62,292 · Jan low 21°F · 16 in snow

    Full Batesville, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Batesville by decade'50'602'70'802'901'006'106'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  6. 20Brookville, Indiana

    16 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Brookville, Indiana
    Photo: Derek Jensen (Tysto) (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Brookville is a town of 2,622 people in Franklin County, Indiana. 16 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974.

    2,622 people · Franklin County · median home $180,700 · income $55,938 · Jan low 21°F · 18 in snow

    Full Brookville, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brookville by decade'503'601'70'803'90'001'108'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  7. 19Ossian, Indiana

    16 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Ossian is a town of 3,266 people in Wells County, Indiana. 16 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F3 on May 16, 1968.

    3,266 people · Wells County · median home $201,500 · income $71,563 · Jan low 17°F · 23 in snow

    Full Ossian, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ossian by decade1'503'603'705'803'901'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  8. 18Garrett, Indiana

    16 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Garrett is a city of 6,542 people in DeKalb County, Indiana. 16 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F2 on October 24, 2001.

    6,542 people · DeKalb County · median home $154,200 · income $64,179 · Jan low 17°F · 30 in snow

    Full Garrett, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Garrett by decade1'502'602'70'804'906'00'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  9. 17Brazil, Indiana

    16 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Brazil is a city of 8,181 people in Clay County, Indiana. 16 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F3 on November 15, 2005.

    8,181 people · Clay County · median home $113,900 · income $52,055 · Jan low 21°F · 20 in snow

    Full Brazil, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brazil by decade1'503'603'701'802'904'001'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  10. 16Greendale, Indiana

    15 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Greendale is a city of 4,602 people in Dearborn County, Indiana. 15 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974.

    4,602 people · Dearborn County · median home $198,700 · income $74,980 · Jan low 24°F · 11 in snow

    Full Greendale, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Greendale by decade1'50'604'70'807'90'001'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  11. 15Rochester, Indiana

    15 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Rochester is a city of 6,270 people in Fulton County, Indiana. 15 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974.

    6,270 people · Fulton County · median home $137,400 · income $57,008 · Jan low 17°F · 30 in snow

    Full Rochester, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rochester by decade5'50'603'701'801'901'002'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  12. 14North Vernon, Indiana

    15 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    North Vernon is a city of 6,608 people in Jennings County, Indiana. 15 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974.

    6,608 people · Jennings County · median home $128,600 · income $51,429 · Jan low 23°F · 17 in snow

    Full North Vernon, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Vernon by decade'503'604'70'803'903'002'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  13. 13Huntertown, Indiana

    15 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Huntertown, Indiana
    Photo: Robert E. Nylund ( Sallyrob (talk) at en.wikipedia) (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Huntertown is a town of 9,141 people in Allen County, Indiana. 15 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F2 on June 14, 2000.

    9,141 people · Allen County · median home $298,200 · income $109,432 · Jan low 17°F · 36 in snow

    Full Huntertown, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Huntertown by decade1'501'604'701'801'903'001'103'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  14. 12Leo-Cedarville, Indiana

    14 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Leo-Cedarville is a town of 3,624 people in Allen County, Indiana. 14 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an EF3 on August 24, 2016.

    3,624 people · Allen County · median home $370,100 · income $116,375 · Jan low 17°F · 32 in snow

    Full Leo-Cedarville, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Leo-Cedarville by decade1'501'602'70'802'903'003'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  15. 11Ligonier, Indiana

    14 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Ligonier, Indiana
    Photo: Wikimedia Commons (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Ligonier is a city of 4,568 people in Noble County, Indiana. 14 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974.

    4,568 people · Noble County · median home $110,000 · income $59,359 · Jan low 18°F · 24 in snow

    Full Ligonier, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ligonier by decade1'503'604'70'80'902'003'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  16. 10Hidden Valley, Indiana

    14 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Hidden Valley is a community of 5,529 people in Dearborn County, Indiana. 14 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974.

    5,529 people · Dearborn County · median home $289,400 · income $121,208 · Jan low 24°F · 11 in snow

    Full Hidden Valley, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hidden Valley by decade1'50'604'70'807'90'001'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  17. 9Columbia City, Indiana

    14 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Columbia City is a city of 9,892 people in Whitley County, Indiana. 14 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F2 on June 2, 1990.

    9,892 people · Whitley County · median home $189,100 · income $68,089 · Jan low 16°F · 21 in snow

    Full Columbia City, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Columbia City by decade1'504'601'701'802'902'001'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  18. 8Rockville, Indiana

    13 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Rockville is a town of 2,510 people in Parke County, Indiana. 13 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F3 on November 15, 2005.

    2,510 people · Parke County · median home $99,600 · income $57,083 · Jan low 17°F · 13 in snow

    Full Rockville, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rockville by decade1'502'60'70'804'901'002'103'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  19. 7Sullivan, Indiana

    13 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Sullivan, Indiana
    Photo: Nyttend (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Sullivan is a city of 4,264 people in Sullivan County, Indiana. 13 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2023.

    4,264 people · Sullivan County · median home $128,100 · income $46,551 · Jan low 21°F · 13 in snow

    Full Sullivan, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sullivan by decade2'502'601'701'802'90'002'103'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  20. 6Mount Vernon, Indiana

    13 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Mount Vernon is a city of 6,493 people in Posey County, Indiana. 13 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an EF3 on July 9, 2024.

    6,493 people · Posey County · median home $163,300 · income $62,263 · Jan low 23°F · 8 in snow

    Full Mount Vernon, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Vernon by decade'50'602'701'80'903'001'106'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  21. 5Attica, Indiana

    12 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Attica, Indiana
    Photo: Omnedon (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Attica is a city of 3,036 people in Fountain County, Indiana. 12 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F3 on April 3, 1974.

    3,036 people · Fountain County · median home $118,000 · income $68,931 · Jan low 16°F · 23 in snow

    Full Attica, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Attica by decade2'503'601'70'80'902'004'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  22. 4Bright, Indiana

    12 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bright is a community of 5,814 people in Dearborn County, Indiana. 12 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990.

    5,814 people · Dearborn County · median home $279,500 · income $108,974 · Jan low 24°F · 16 in snow

    Full Bright, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bright by decade1'501'60'70'806'90'001'103'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  23. 3Butler, Indiana

    11 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Butler is a city of 2,635 people in DeKalb County, Indiana. 11 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F3 on May 6, 1961.

    2,635 people · DeKalb County · median home $107,700 · income $54,688 · Jan low 17°F · 34 in snow

    Full Butler, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Butler by decade'504'602'70'80'904'00'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  24. 2Covington, Indiana

    11 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Covington is a city of 2,668 people in Fountain County, Indiana. 11 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F3 on April 9, 1953.

    2,668 people · Fountain County · median home $164,400 · income $52,466 · Jan low 17°F · 19 in snow

    Full Covington, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Covington by decade1'501'60'703'80'902'004'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  25. 1Linton, Indiana

    7 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Linton is a city of 5,133 people in Greene County, Indiana. 7 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Indiana town: 23); the strongest was an F3 on April 29, 1963.

    5,133 people · Greene County · median home $86,000 · income $45,440 · Jan low 21°F · 14 in snow

    Full Linton, Indiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Linton by decade2'501'60'70'801'90'001'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

More Indiana rankings

Same ranking, other places

Methodology. We ranked 107 towns of 500–10,000 people in Indiana (2020 Census population). Only towns better than 60% of their peers on this measure qualify, so lists can be shorter than 25. Sources: