Tornado History
Marion Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Marion, Ohio. The records below identify 17 tornadoes from 1960 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.5M, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Marion, Ohio
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Marion, Ohio with 0 deaths
1969 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 13.9 miles in Marion, Ohio
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Marion, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 10, 1969
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Marion, Ohio, May is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1969 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 1998 with at least $300K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 1971 | F2 | Marion, Ohio | 7.4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| August 8, 1979 | F2 | Marion, Ohio | 1.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 23, 2000 | F2 | Marion, Ohio | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| August 21, 1960 | F2 | Marion, Ohio | 4.5 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 10, 1973 | F2 | Marion, Ohio | 13.9 mi | 267 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 26, 1989 | F1 | Marion, Ohio | 0.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 19, 1963 | F1 | Marion, Ohio | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 10, 1969 | F1 | Marion, Ohio | 2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 13, 1970 | F1 | Marion, Ohio | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 12, 2023 | EF1 | Marion, Ohio | 0.14 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $23K |
| May 10, 1969 | F1 | Marion, Ohio | 1 mi | 160 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| August 25, 1998 | F0 | Marion, Ohio | 3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
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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.