Tornado History

Geauga Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Geauga, Ohio. The records below identify 17 tornadoes from 1959 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.6M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes17
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$1.6M
Avg Length2.5 mi
Avg Width74 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Geauga, Ohio

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Geauga, Ohio with 0 deaths
2023 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 10.5 miles in Geauga, Ohio
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Geauga, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Aug 24, 2023

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Geauga, Ohio, August 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.

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Summary: 2023 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 7 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.

$300K$30K$3K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2011 with at least $300K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 October 6, 19591959F2 June 22, 19851985EF2 August 24, 20232023EF1 August 24, 20112011EF1 September 20, 20182018EF1 August 24, 20232023EF1 September 20, 20182018EF1 August 24, 20232023EF1 March 31, 20262026F1 May 11, 19741974F1 March 30, 19771977F1 July 12, 19921992EF1 August 6, 20242024F0 July 14, 19921992F0 September 6, 1990EF0 June 13, 2019Unknown August 22, 1964© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
October 6, 1959F2Geauga, Ohio10.5 mi100 yd00$250K
June 22, 1985F2Geauga, Ohio2.4 mi40 yd00$250K
August 24, 2023EF2Geauga, Ohio0.69 mi100 yd00$65K
August 24, 2011EF1Geauga, Ohio2.91 mi50 yd00$300K
September 20, 2018EF1Geauga, Ohio2.48 mi25 yd00$125K
August 24, 2023EF1Geauga, Ohio1.81 mi100 yd00$85K
September 20, 2018EF1Geauga, Ohio3.18 mi25 yd00$75K
August 24, 2023EF1Geauga, Ohio1.18 mi175 yd00$50K
March 31, 2026EF1Geauga, Ohio1.5 mi120 yd00$30K
May 11, 1974F1Geauga, Ohio0.3 mi20 yd00$25K
March 30, 1977F1Geauga, Ohio0.5 mi50 yd00$25K
July 12, 1992F1Geauga, Ohio1 mi73 yd00$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.

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