Tornado History
South Salem Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list South Salem, Ohio as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 3 matching records from 2004 through 2021. The strongest matching rating is EF2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is October 16, 2021, and minimum reported property damage totals $360K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for South Salem, Ohio
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
October is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in South Salem, Ohio with 0 deaths
2021 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 0.86 miles in South Salem, Ohio
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in South Salem, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Oct 16, 2021
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In South Salem, Ohio, October is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2021 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2021 with at least $330K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2021 | EF2 | Ross, Ohio | 0.86 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| May 27, 2004 | F0 | Ross, Ohio | 0.5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| October 16, 2021 | EF0 | Ross, Ohio | 0.12 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 1 | $30K |
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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.