Tornado History

Hardin Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Hardin, Ohio. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1963 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.2M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes11
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$1.2M
Avg Length1.5 mi
Avg Width74 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Hardin, Ohio

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Hardin, Ohio with 0 deaths
1992 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 6 miles in Hardin, Ohio
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Hardin, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Apr 19, 1963

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Hardin, Ohio, May 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.

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Summary: 1992 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
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Unknown

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 4 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 2021 with at least $300K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF1 December 11, 20212021F1 March 10, 19861986F1 February 15, 19921992EF1 August 12, 20232023EF1 March 26, 20262026F1 July 4, 19831983F1 May 25, 19731973EF0 May 27, 20192019F0 July 12, 19921992EF0 May 25, 20112011Unknown April 19, 19631963© 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
December 11, 2021EF1Hardin, Ohio1.6 mi150 yd00$300K
March 10, 1986F1Hardin, Ohio6 mi73 yd00$250K
February 15, 1992F1Hardin, Ohio0.3 mi20 yd00$250K
August 12, 2023EF1Hardin, Ohio2.2 mi200 yd00$250K
March 26, 2026EF1Hardin, Ohio0.13 mi75 yd00$65K
July 4, 1983F1Hardin, Ohio1 mi50 yd00$25K
May 25, 1973F1Hardin, Ohio0 mi100 yd00$2K
May 27, 2019EF0Hardin, Ohio2.03 mi50 yd00$25K
July 12, 1992F0Hardin, Ohio0.1 mi40 yd00N/A
May 25, 2011EF0Hardin, Ohio0.2 mi25 yd00N/A
April 19, 1963UnknownHardin, Ohio0 mi33 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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