Tornado History
Fayette Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Fayette, Ohio. The records below identify 18 tornadoes from 1965 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.2M, with 1 deaths and 5 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Fayette, Ohio
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Fayette, Ohio with 1 deaths
2004 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 22 miles in Fayette, Ohio
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Fayette, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 27, 2004
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Fayette, Ohio, May is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2004 was the most active year with 2 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 1986 with at least $2.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 16, 1965 | F3 | Fayette, Ohio | 3.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K |
| March 10, 1986 | F2 | Fayette, Ohio | 22 mi | 100 yd | 1 | 0 | $2.5M |
| September 14, 1990 | F2 | Fayette, Ohio | 7 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| February 22, 1971 | F2 | Fayette, Ohio | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 2, 1983 | F1 | Fayette, Ohio | 10 mi | 83 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 30, 2025 | EF1 | Fayette, Ohio | 3.91 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 23, 2016 | EF1 | Fayette, Ohio | 3.8 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $110K |
| May 27, 2004 | F1 | Fayette, Ohio | 2.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $50K |
| May 14, 1997 | F1 | Fayette, Ohio | 3 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| October 26, 2010 | EF0 | Fayette, Ohio | 5.51 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| May 26, 2011 | EF0 | Fayette, Ohio | 0.99 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| May 26, 2011 | EF0 | Fayette, Ohio | 0.46 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $35K |
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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.