9
Extreme
Tornado Risk in Indianapolis, IN
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Indianapolis's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $39M from this hazard type
- 122 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 18 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Occurs roughly 0.31 times per year on average
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - Indianapolis, IN WFO Region, US (2025-06-18) — 68,600 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
7
Indianapolis, IN
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How Indianapolis Compares
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Notable Tornado Events Near Indianapolis
Tornado - Indianapolis, IN WFO Region, US
July 23, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Indianapolis, IN WFO Region, US
February 26, 2023 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Tornado - Indianapolis, IN WFO Region, US
August 4, 2023 — WATCH
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Tornado - Indianapolis, IN WFO Region, US
June 17, 2025 — WARNING
68,600 people exposed; $5,915M capital exposed
Tornado - Indianapolis, IN WFO Region, US
June 24, 2023 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Tornado Preparedness Tips
- 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
- 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
- 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
- 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
- 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning
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