Tornado History

Putnam Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Putnam, Ohio. The records below identify 26 tornadoes from 1954 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $8.7M, with 2 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes26
Total Deaths2
Total Injuries2
Property Damage$8.7M
Avg Length5.8 mi
Avg Width155 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Putnam, Ohio

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

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Putnam, Ohio with 2 deaths
1978 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 39.6 miles in Putnam, Ohio
Widest tornado: 464.0 yards in Putnam, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Nov 17, 2013

Monthly Distribution

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

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Putnam, 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.

20

Summary: 1978 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF2
F3
Unknown
EFU

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 8 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.

$2.8M$275K$28K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1978 with at least $2.8M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 June 2, 19711971F3 October 24, 20012001F3 November 10, 20022002EF2 April 2, 20252025F2 June 15, 19641964EF2 November 17, 20132013F1 June 27, 19781978F1 July 5, 19781978F1 April 8, 19801980F1 September 14, 19901990F1 July 19, 19981998F1 June 12, 20002000F1 July 20, 19731973F1 August 28, 20062006EF1 October 26, 2010EF1 November 17, 2013EF1 April 2, 2025EF0 May 30, 2008EF0 March 5, 2024F0 July 2, 1965F0 September 9, 1976F0 May 31, 1998EF0 August 24, 2016EF0 August 24, 2016Unknown May 2, 1954EFU May 7, 2024© OpenStreetMap contributors
This map covers the wider location—not your exact property.Measure the closest recorded track to a street address in or near Putnam, Ohio.
Measure distance free

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
June 2, 1971F3Putnam, Ohio39.6 mi200 yd00$2.5M
October 24, 2001F3Putnam, Ohio29 mi440 yd00$1.0M
November 10, 2002F3Putnam, Ohio7.2 mi440 yd20N/A
April 2, 2025EF2Putnam, Ohio4.3 mi375 yd02$500K
June 15, 1964F2Putnam, Ohio8.9 mi33 yd00$25K
November 17, 2013EF2Putnam, Ohio8.04 mi440 yd00N/A
June 27, 1978F1Putnam, Ohio3.8 mi70 yd00$2.5M
July 5, 1978F1Putnam, Ohio2.5 mi30 yd00$250K
April 8, 1980F1Putnam, Ohio1 mi77 yd00$250K
September 14, 1990F1Putnam, Ohio12.5 mi30 yd00$250K
July 19, 1998F1Putnam, Ohio0.1 mi50 yd00$40K
June 12, 2000F1Putnam, Ohio0.8 mi50 yd00$40K
Did any of these records occur near a property you care about?Use an exact street address for a property-centered preview around Putnam, Ohio.
Check a Putnam, Ohio address

Related Location Pages

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.

Terms · Privacy