Storm Shelters in Kokomo, IN
Kokomo is the Howard County seat. The county has been hit by two major tornadoes in living memory, and households can send an estimate request through this referral service.
Kokomo at a glance
Kokomo is in Howard County, Indiana, with 59,604 residents at the 2020 Census. Tornado warnings for the area come from NWS Indianapolis. Installers who receive Kokomo requests confirm whether they cover the address.
| County | Howard County, Indiana |
|---|---|
| NWS warning office | NWS Indianapolis |
| Population | 59,604 (2020 Census; Wikipedia: Kokomo, Indiana (2020 Census)) |
| Permit contact | City of Kokomo or Howard County (rules not verified by this site) |
1965 and 2016
The Palm Sunday F4 of April 11, 1965 crossed Clinton, Howard and Grant Counties, killing 25 and injuring 835 along its whole track; the NWS Howard County row lists 17 deaths and 560 injuries. On August 24, 2016 an EF3 struck Howard County, injuring 20.
Two EF2 tornadoes also touched down on November 17, 2013. Sources: NWS Indianapolis: Howard County tornadoes; NWS Indianapolis Indiana tornado statistics.
Planning after 1965 and 2016
Because Howard County was struck in 1965 and again in 2016, many Kokomo residents already know how little time a warning can give. Choose a shelter that every family member, including children and older relatives, can reach and open within a few minutes.
Permits in Kokomo
This site has not verified the permit rules for storm shelters in Kokomo. Before installation, ask the Kokomo building department if the address is inside city limits, or Howard County if it is outside them. Bring the installer's product documentation when you ask.
Shelter types you can request in Kokomo
All six shelter types can be requested from Kokomo. Your request is shared with independent installers, who decide whether they can take a job in Howard County and quote after seeing the property.
- Underground / In-Ground Storm Shelters
- Basement Tornado Shelters
- Garage Floor Storm Shelters
- Above Ground Storm Shelters
- Safe Rooms
- Prefabricated Bunkers
What a shelter in Kokomo might cost
No verified Kokomo prices exist and this site has none of its own. FEMA and FLASH publish national safe room ranges, summarised on the storm shelter cost page; installers quote after a site visit.
Other Indiana areas
Requests are also accepted from the rest of Indiana. The areas below have their own pages with county, warning office, tornado history and permit notes, and the service areas page lists all twelve so you can compare coverage.
Request Shelter Information
Estimate request. Independent installers set any price after reviewing your property.