Tornado History

Ohio Tornado History

This page summarizes tornado history for Ohio. The local dataset contains 1,543 tornado records from 1950 through 2026, with a strongest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage) and at least $3.0B in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is April 4, 2026. Across these records, NOAA lists 200 deaths and 4,712 injuries.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes1,543
Total Deaths200
Total Injuries4,712
Property Damage$3.0B
Avg Length3.5 mi
Avg Width135 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Ohio

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 20.0 tornadoes per year (42.2/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 307 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F5 in Ohio with 36 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 90 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (318 events)
Longest tornado: 42.5 miles in Ohio
Widest tornado: 2,200.0 yards in Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 30 on Jul 12, 1992

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

January
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March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Ohio, June is the most active month with 307 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 90 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF2
F3
EF3
F4
EF4
F5
Unknown
EFU

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 367 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$842.6M$84.3M$8.4M$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1985 with at least $842.6M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Tornado Count By County

Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.

Van Wert
Franklin
Lorain
Huron
Miami
Warren
Clark
Darke
Clinton
Richland
Licking
Wood
Mercer
Pickaway
Medina
Brown
Clermont
Putnam
Butler
Muskingum

Summary: Van Wert County has the highest count in this state group with 42 tornado records.

Historical Track Sketch

F5 April 3, 19741974F5 May 31, 19851985F5 May 31, 19851985F5 May 31, 19851985F5 April 23, 19681968F5 April 3, 19741974F5 April 23, 19681968F5 April 23, 19681968F5 April 3, 19741974EF4 May 27, 20192019EF4 June 5, 20102010F4 April 9, 19991999F4 November 10, 20022002F4 April 11, 19651965F4 April 11, 1965F4 April 11, 1965F4 June 2, 1990F4 June 2, 1990F4 June 2, 1990F4 June 2, 1990F4 September 20, 2000F4 April 25, 1961F4 April 11, 1965F4 April 11, 1965F4 April 11, 1965F4 April 23, 1968F4 April 23, 1968F4 April 23, 1968F4 April 23, 1968F4 February 18, 1992F4 April 11, 1965F4 April 11, 1965F4 April 3, 1974F4 April 3, 1974F4 May 31, 1985F4 May 31, 1985F4 April 23, 1968F4 June 8, 1953F4 June 8, 1953F4 June 8, 1953F4 June 8, 1953F4 June 8, 1953F4 June 8, 1953EF3 May 27, 2019F3 June 13, 1981F3 May 2, 1983F3 May 2, 1983F3 May 31, 1985F3 May 31, 1985F3 March 27, 1991F3 November 22, 1992F3 November 22, 1992EF3 May 27, 2019F3 November 10, 2002EF3 May 27, 2019EF3 March 2, 2012EF3 March 14, 2024F3 October 13, 1999F3 July 19, 1950F3 November 15, 1955F3 September 29, 1966F3 May 8, 1969F3 August 9, 1969F3 May 10, 1969F3 June 2, 1971F3 February 22, 1971F3 May 10, 1973F3 May 10, 1973F3 October 1, 1977F3 October 12, 1978F3 May 31, 1985F3 May 31, 1985F3 July 12, 1992F3 July 12, 1992EF3 June 5, 2010F3 July 2, 1997EF3 September 16, 2010F3 October 24, 2001EF3 March 14, 2024F3 November 10, 2002© OpenStreetMap contributors
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Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 3, 1974F5Greene, Ohio20.4 mi533 yd361,150$250.0M
May 31, 1985F5Trumbull, Ohio23.5 mi440 yd10250$250.0M
May 31, 1985F5Portage, Ohio6.5 mi440 yd00$250.0M
May 31, 1985F5Trumbull, Ohio3 mi440 yd00$250.0M
April 23, 1968F5Scioto, Ohio9.8 mi400 yd775$2.5M
April 3, 1974F5Clark, Ohio10.9 mi533 yd00$2.5M
April 23, 1968F5Gallia, Ohio20.6 mi400 yd017$250K
April 23, 1968F5Lawrence, Ohio3.6 mi400 yd01$30
April 3, 1974F5Hamilton, Ohio6.8 mi533 yd3190N/A
May 27, 2019EF4Montgomery, Ohio18.17 mi1050 yd1166$500.0M
June 5, 2010EF4Wood, Ohio6.5 mi400 yd728$100.0M
April 9, 1999F4Hamilton, Ohio8 mi440 yd465$82.0M
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Source And Limits

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.

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