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Tornado History

Jefferson Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Jefferson, Ohio. The records below identify 8 tornadoes from 1954 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.0M, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes8
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$1.0M
Avg Length2.4 mi
Avg Width166 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Jefferson, Ohio

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Jefferson, Ohio with 0 deaths
2021 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 7.9 miles in Jefferson, Ohio
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Jefferson, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jul 29, 2021

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Jefferson, Ohio, June is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2021 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 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.

$650K$65K$6K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2021 with at least $650K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 April 27, 19541954EF2 May 7, 20242024EF1 July 29, 20212021EF1 July 29, 20212021EF1 October 21, 20212021EF1 June 2, 20102010F1 June 6, 19801980F0 May 23, 20002000© 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
April 27, 1954F2Jefferson, Ohio1 mi33 yd01$250K
May 7, 2024EF2Jefferson, Ohio7.9 mi200 yd00N/A
July 29, 2021EF1Jefferson, Ohio2.17 mi300 yd00$250K
July 29, 2021EF1Jefferson, Ohio2.31 mi300 yd00$250K
October 21, 2021EF1Jefferson, Ohio0.43 mi70 yd00$150K
June 2, 2010EF1Jefferson, Ohio2.35 mi300 yd00$75K
June 6, 1980F1Jefferson, Ohio0.8 mi77 yd00$25K
May 23, 2000F0Jefferson, Ohio2 mi50 yd00$10K

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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.