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Tornado History

Holmes Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Holmes, Ohio. The records below identify 12 tornadoes from 1969 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.7M, with 0 deaths and 11 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes12
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries11
Property Damage$4.7M
Avg Length3.4 mi
Avg Width115 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Holmes, Ohio

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Holmes, Ohio with 0 deaths
1981 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 8.83 miles in Holmes, Ohio
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Holmes, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jun 8, 1981

Monthly Distribution

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

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April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Holmes, Ohio, June 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: 1981 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

EF0
F1
EF1
F2

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.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1980 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 June 22, 20062006F2 May 10, 19731973F2 June 8, 19811981F1 June 7, 19801980EF1 September 16, 20102010EF1 June 5, 20102010EF1 June 9, 20252025F1 July 28, 19991999F1 June 8, 19811981F1 July 27, 19691969EF1 July 20, 20222022EF0 August 12, 20232023© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
June 22, 2006F2Holmes, Ohio6 mi100 yd00$750K
May 10, 1973F2Holmes, Ohio6.2 mi17 yd01$250K
June 8, 1981F2Holmes, Ohio2.3 mi500 yd05$250K
June 7, 1980F1Holmes, Ohio0.3 mi50 yd01$2.5M
September 16, 2010EF1Holmes, Ohio3.13 mi75 yd00$500K
June 5, 2010EF1Holmes, Ohio8.83 mi100 yd00$200K
June 9, 2025EF1Holmes, Ohio1.32 mi80 yd00$100K
July 28, 1999F1Holmes, Ohio5 mi50 yd04$75K
June 8, 1981F1Holmes, Ohio2.3 mi200 yd00$25K
July 27, 1969F1Holmes, Ohio0 mi87 yd00$2K
July 20, 2022EF1Holmes, Ohio0.33 mi100 yd00N/A
August 12, 2023EF0Holmes, Ohio1.61 mi25 yd00N/A

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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.