Tornado History
Pickaway Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Pickaway, Ohio. The records below identify 27 tornadoes from 1958 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $11.6M, with 0 deaths and 40 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Pickaway, Ohio
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Pickaway, Ohio with 0 deaths
2006 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 12.3 miles in Pickaway, Ohio
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Pickaway, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Aug 28, 2006
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Pickaway, Ohio, May is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2006 was the most active year with 3 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 1999 with at least $4.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 1999 | F3 | Pickaway, Ohio | 3.5 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 6 | $4.0M |
| September 3, 1970 | F3 | Pickaway, Ohio | 2.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| March 10, 1986 | F2 | Pickaway, Ohio | 3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 10 | $2.5M |
| May 22, 1958 | F2 | Pickaway, Ohio | 9 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| October 11, 2006 | F2 | Pickaway, Ohio | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $60K |
| June 5, 1963 | F2 | Pickaway, Ohio | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 28, 2019 | EF1 | Pickaway, Ohio | 1.64 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.5M |
| May 27, 2019 | EF1 | Pickaway, Ohio | 3.77 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| April 11, 1965 | F1 | Pickaway, Ohio | 12.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 9 | $250K |
| July 12, 1980 | F1 | Pickaway, Ohio | 0.2 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 2, 1983 | F1 | Pickaway, Ohio | 1 mi | 83 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 16, 2021 | EF1 | Pickaway, Ohio | 2.72 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
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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.