Midwest Region
Indianapolis, Indiana

Most people don't think of Indianapolis as a tornado prone city. However, Indianapolis takes one of the top spots when it comes to the Midwest and, in particular, Hoosier Alley. Indianapolis ranked eighth on Tornado Expert Dr. Greg Forbes most tornado prone cities list. Looking at its stats, there's no doubt why.

Indianapolis Tornado Fast Facts

1.7 tornadoes each year per 1,000 square miles

Peak tornado month is May, with 11 tornadoes reported in that month since 1950

Marion County (home to Indianapolis) has had 41 tornadoes since 1950