These 20 Indiana Counties Have the Highest Tornado Risk in 2025

Indiana is no stranger to severe weather, but a new report has revealed some alarming tornado risk rankings. Using data collected from FEMA, analysts evaluated nearly 950 counties across the United States to determine where tornado damage is most likely to occur in 2025.

Tornado Trends in Indiana Continue to Climb

In recent years, the number of tornadoes in Indiana has far exceeded the annual average of 22 per year. In 2025 alone, we have already experienced more than 50 tornadoes in Indiana, putting us on track for a very dangerous year.

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What the FEMA-Based Risk Rankings Mean for You

HomeGnome used data collected from FEMA to evaluate almost 950 counties across the nation, utilizing six primary factors. The company then ranked the counties based on their calculated likelihood to experience tornado damage.

We considered six key factors, including tornado frequency, expected annual losses, average home age, and whether local building codes account for tornado resilience.

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When we combed through the list, we were shocked to see how many Indiana counties made the high-risk list. Whether you're in the heart of the Hoosier State or near the border of a neighboring state, you might be surprised where your county ranks.

Where Tornado Risk Is Highest in Indiana in 2025

Madison County ranks 20th among Indiana counties for likelihood to experience a tornado, while ranking 476th nationwide out of the nearly 950 counties analyzed in the study. Meanwhile, Lake County holds the number one spot in Indiana and ranks 53rd overall in the U.S. Learn more about the study at HomeGnome.com.

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The Top 20 Most Tornado-Prone Counties in Indiana

Below are the Top 20 Indiana counties most likely to experience tornado damage in 2025.

20. Madison County (476)
19. Kosciusko County (454)
18. Jackson County (416)
17. Grant County (403)
16. Hendricks County (392)
15. Wayne County (377)
14. Bartholomew County (363)
13. St. Joseph County (327)
12. Delaware County (326)
11. Floyd County (321)
10. Johnson County (313)
9. Elkhart County (286)
8. LaPorte County (264)
7. Porter County (199)
6. Clark County (176)
5. Hamilton County (175)
4. Vanderburgh County (172)
3. Allen County (115)
2. Marion County (61)
1. Lake County (53)

Why Severe Weather Preparedness Matters Now More Than Ever

No doubt, living in Indiana puts us at risk for severe, and oftentimes dangerous and life-threatening weather situations, making it critical that everyone have a severe weather emergency plan for themselves and their family. Keep reading to learn how you can be ready if a tornado strikes your county by preparing an emergency preparedness kit.