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Tornado History

Columbiana Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Columbiana, Ohio. The records below identify 21 tornadoes from 1955 through 2020, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $28.9M, with 0 deaths and 27 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes21
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries27
Property Damage$28.9M
Avg Length2.9 mi
Avg Width103 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Columbiana, Ohio

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Columbiana, Ohio with 0 deaths
2020 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 15 miles in Columbiana, Ohio
Widest tornado: 277.0 yards in Columbiana, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jul 22, 1990

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Columbiana, Ohio, June is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

4320

Summary: 2020 was the most active year with 4 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
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F2
F3
Unknown

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 5 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.

$25.0M$2.5M$250K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1985 with at least $25.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 October 12, 19781978F2 May 31, 19851985F2 March 11, 19551955F2 July 24, 19671967F1 September 21, 19921992F1 July 26, 19731973F1 August 9, 19871987EF1 November 5, 20172017F1 June 13, 19671967F1 June 3, 19731973EF1 April 7, 20202020F0 April 15, 19931993EF0 June 10, 20202020F0 July 22, 19901990F0 July 22, 1990EF0 June 10, 2020EF0 July 23, 2013F0 June 21, 1981F0 July 12, 1992EF0 April 7, 2020Unknown June 21, 1995© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
October 12, 1978F3Columbiana, Ohio7.3 mi250 yd04$2.5M
May 31, 1985F2Columbiana, Ohio15 mi220 yd020$25.0M
March 11, 1955F2Columbiana, Ohio1 mi100 yd00$250K
July 24, 1967F2Columbiana, Ohio6.5 mi277 yd02$250K
September 21, 1992F1Columbiana, Ohio2.5 mi20 yd00$250K
July 26, 1973F1Columbiana, Ohio1 mi17 yd01$25K
August 9, 1987F1Columbiana, Ohio1.5 mi40 yd00$25K
November 5, 2017EF1Columbiana, Ohio0.75 mi176 yd00$10K
June 13, 1967F1Columbiana, Ohio0 mi30 yd00$2K
June 3, 1973F1Columbiana, Ohio0.5 mi33 yd00$250
April 7, 2020EF1Columbiana, Ohio5.48 mi250 yd00N/A
April 15, 1993F0Columbiana, Ohio2 mi100 yd00$500K

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.