Tornado History
Portage Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Portage, Ohio. The records below identify 17 tornadoes from 1962 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $251.4M, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Portage, Ohio
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Portage, Ohio with 0 deaths
2014 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 8.4 miles in Portage, Ohio
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Portage, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Sep 10, 2014
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Portage, Ohio, July is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2014 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 1985 with at least $250.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1985 | F5 | Portage, Ohio | 6.5 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250.0M |
| June 3, 1973 | F3 | Portage, Ohio | 8.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| July 12, 1992 | F2 | Portage, Ohio | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 17, 2024 | EF1 | Portage, Ohio | 3.97 mi | 65 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| May 23, 1962 | F1 | Portage, Ohio | 0 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 16, 1981 | F1 | Portage, Ohio | 1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 25, 1968 | F1 | Portage, Ohio | 0.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| July 12, 1992 | F1 | Portage, Ohio | 0.1 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 16, 2019 | EF1 | Portage, Ohio | 1.2 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 10, 2014 | EF0 | Portage, Ohio | 0.96 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| July 4, 2006 | F0 | Portage, Ohio | 1.5 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 10, 2014 | EF0 | Portage, Ohio | 0.76 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
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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.