Tornado History
Muskingum Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Muskingum, Ohio. The records below identify 25 tornadoes from 1954 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $8.4M, with 1 deaths and 32 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Muskingum, Ohio
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Muskingum, Ohio with 1 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 12.6 miles in Muskingum, Ohio
Widest tornado: 750.0 yards in Muskingum, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Apr 2, 2024
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Muskingum, Ohio, June is the most active month with 9 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 5 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 1981 with at least $3.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 1981 | F2 | Muskingum, Ohio | 2.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| March 10, 1986 | F2 | Muskingum, Ohio | 5 mi | 100 yd | 1 | 3 | $250K |
| November 16, 1965 | F2 | Muskingum, Ohio | 4.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 5 | $250K |
| June 25, 1968 | F2 | Muskingum, Ohio | 2.3 mi | 177 yd | 0 | 5 | $250K |
| August 14, 1973 | F2 | Muskingum, Ohio | 12.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 22, 1958 | F2 | Muskingum, Ohio | 12.6 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 3 | N/A |
| June 5, 2024 | EF2 | Muskingum, Ohio | 1.25 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 8 | N/A |
| May 31, 1985 | F1 | Muskingum, Ohio | 6.5 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 5 | $2.5M |
| April 2, 2024 | EF1 | Muskingum, Ohio | 8.16 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $950K |
| September 8, 1970 | F1 | Muskingum, Ohio | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 13, 1981 | F1 | Muskingum, Ohio | 2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 13, 1981 | F1 | Muskingum, Ohio | 4.9 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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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.