Tornado History
Delaware Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Delaware, Ohio. The records below identify 13 tornadoes from 1958 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.2M, with 4 deaths and 38 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
Want to check tornado history for a specific address?Use the address lookup to see nearby historical tornado tracks, dates, ratings, and distance from the location.
Check any addressKey Tornado Facts for Delaware, Ohio
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Delaware, Ohio, April is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2024 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 1965 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 1965 | F2 | Delaware, Ohio | 12.3 mi | 400 yd | 4 | 35 | $2.5M |
| September 20, 2000 | F2 | Delaware, Ohio | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 | $1.0M |
| March 14, 2024 | EF1 | Delaware, Ohio | 16.79 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| April 19, 1978 | F1 | Delaware, Ohio | 6.8 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 14, 2024 | EF1 | Delaware, Ohio | 3.88 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| April 17, 2024 | EF1 | Delaware, Ohio | 0.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $35K |
| August 14, 1958 | F1 | Delaware, Ohio | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| June 13, 2013 | EF0 | Delaware, Ohio | 0.21 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| February 21, 2014 | EF0 | Delaware, Ohio | 0.13 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| September 7, 2020 | EF0 | Delaware, Ohio | 3.21 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 20, 2016 | EF0 | Delaware, Ohio | 3.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| June 5, 2024 | EF0 | Delaware, Ohio | 0.25 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
Want to check a home, business, or exact property?Search any address to compare nearby historical tornado tracks against that specific location.
Check any addressRelated Location Pages
- Harlem tornado history2
- Kilbourne tornado history2
- Galena tornado history1
- Radnor tornado history1
- Delaware tornado history1
- Troyton tornado history1
- Berkshire tornado history1
- East Liberty tornado history1
- Warrensburg tornado history1
- Ostrander tornado history1
- Stratford tornado history1
- Condit tornado history1
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.