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.
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Key Tornado Statistics
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.
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.
Summary: 2020 was the most active year with 4 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 1985 with at least $25.0M 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 12, 1978 | F3 | Columbiana, Ohio | 7.3 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 4 | $2.5M |
| May 31, 1985 | F2 | Columbiana, Ohio | 15 mi | 220 yd | 0 | 20 | $25.0M |
| March 11, 1955 | F2 | Columbiana, Ohio | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 24, 1967 | F2 | Columbiana, Ohio | 6.5 mi | 277 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| September 21, 1992 | F1 | Columbiana, Ohio | 2.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 26, 1973 | F1 | Columbiana, Ohio | 1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| August 9, 1987 | F1 | Columbiana, Ohio | 1.5 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 5, 2017 | EF1 | Columbiana, Ohio | 0.75 mi | 176 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| June 13, 1967 | F1 | Columbiana, Ohio | 0 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 3, 1973 | F1 | Columbiana, Ohio | 0.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| April 7, 2020 | EF1 | Columbiana, Ohio | 5.48 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 15, 1993 | F0 | Columbiana, Ohio | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
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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.