April-June is the best time to see a tornado, generally going north as the season progresses.
The Town of Henryville, Indiana was hit by an EF4 tornado on March 2, 2012.
Tornado season in Indiana typically occurs from April to June, with May historically having the highest frequency of tornadoes. However, tornadoes can occur at any time of the year in Indiana. It is important for residents to stay informed about severe weather and have a plan in place in case of a tornado.
The Tri-State tornado killed 71 people in Indiana
The Tri State Tornado hit western Missouri, southern Illinois, and southern Indiana.
The Tri-State tornado dissipated about 10 miles northeast of Princeton, Indiana.
1) Indiana lies in a tornado-prone region. + 2) Weather is unpredictable. + 3) Tornadoes can occur in ALL 12 months of the year. = YES, it is QUITE likely that one or more tornadoes will visit Indiana in February of ANY given year. Tornadoes do occur in Indiana in February, though they are rather rare at that time of year, and it is inevitable that it will happen again.
The "Tri-State Tornado" covered a two-hundred mile wide path from Missouri, across Illinois, to southwestern Indiana. The exact time is unknown but it is estimated to have lasted about three and a half hours. == ==
The worst tornado in U.S. history (the Tri-State tornado of 1925) struck Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.
The worst tornado in U.S. history caused damage in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. The worst tornado in world history (the Daulatpur-Salturia tornado) occurred in Bangladesh so it did not hit any states per se.
In 2012, 13 people were killed in 2 tornadoes in Indiana.
Preliminary reports indicate that a significant tornado in Indiana on March 2, 2010 was half a mile wide. More definitive information will be released in a few days. It is also apparent that there were several, if not many other tornadoes in Indiana on that date.