Tornado History

Wetsel Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Wetsel, Ohio as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 5 matching records from 2008 through 2025. The strongest matching rating is EF1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is April 2, 2025, and minimum reported property damage totals $5K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes5
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$5K
Avg Length4.5 mi
Avg Width122 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Wetsel, Ohio

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF0 in Wetsel, Ohio with 0 deaths
2016 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 12.92 miles in Wetsel, Ohio
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Wetsel, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Aug 24, 2016

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Wetsel, Ohio, August 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.

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Summary: 2016 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

EF0
EF1

Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 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.

$5K$500$50$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $5K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF1 November 17, 20132013EF1 April 2, 20252025EF0 June 6, 20082008EF0 August 24, 20162016EF0 August 24, 20162016© 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
November 17, 2013EF1Van Wert, Ohio2.14 mi150 yd00N/A
April 2, 2025EF1Van Wert, Ohio12.92 mi300 yd00N/A
June 6, 2008EF0Van Wert, Ohio0.45 mi100 yd00$5K
August 24, 2016EF0Van Wert, Ohio4.65 mi40 yd00N/A
August 24, 2016EF0Van Wert, Ohio2.46 mi20 yd00N/A
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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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