Tornado History
Fairfield Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Fairfield, Ohio. The records below identify 24 tornadoes from 1963 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.3M, with 0 deaths and 16 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Fairfield, Ohio
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Fairfield, Ohio with 0 deaths
2000 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 23.1 miles in Fairfield, Ohio
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Fairfield, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Sep 23, 2000
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Fairfield, Ohio, September 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: 2000 was the most active year with 3 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 2023 with at least $500K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1973 | F3 | Fairfield, Ohio | 15.8 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 16, 1971 | F2 | Fairfield, Ohio | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 11, 1965 | F1 | Fairfield, Ohio | 23.1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| December 26, 1973 | F1 | Fairfield, Ohio | 20.8 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K |
| September 14, 1978 | F1 | Fairfield, Ohio | 0 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 13, 1982 | F1 | Fairfield, Ohio | 2 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 22, 1990 | F1 | Fairfield, Ohio | 6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| September 23, 2000 | F1 | Fairfield, Ohio | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| February 28, 2011 | EF1 | Fairfield, Ohio | 2.41 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| September 16, 2010 | EF1 | Fairfield, Ohio | 1.76 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $60K |
| April 20, 2011 | EF1 | Fairfield, Ohio | 2.58 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $45K |
| September 12, 1963 | F1 | Fairfield, Ohio | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 9 | $25K |
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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.