Tornado History
Richland Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Richland, Ohio. The records below identify 30 tornadoes from 1961 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $11.3M, with 0 deaths and 21 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Richland, Ohio
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Richland, Ohio with 0 deaths
1977 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 19 miles in Richland, Ohio
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Richland, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Aug 25, 1961
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Richland, Ohio, August 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: 1977 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 1989 with at least $2.8M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 1985 | F2 | Richland, Ohio | 2 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| November 15, 1989 | F2 | Richland, Ohio | 2 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 22, 1990 | F2 | Richland, Ohio | 19 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| September 4, 2017 | EF2 | Richland, Ohio | 8.58 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 2 | $800K |
| April 14, 2019 | EF2 | Richland, Ohio | 17 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 5 | $500K |
| June 30, 1977 | F2 | Richland, Ohio | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 14, 2024 | EF2 | Richland, Ohio | 4.5 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| August 25, 1965 | F2 | Richland, Ohio | 2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 17, 1972 | F2 | Richland, Ohio | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 10, 1973 | F2 | Richland, Ohio | 6.6 mi | 267 yd | 0 | 14 | $25K |
| June 30, 1977 | F1 | Richland, Ohio | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 7, 1980 | F1 | Richland, Ohio | 1.5 mi | 17 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.