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Tornado History

Ross Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Ross, Ohio. The records below identify 14 tornadoes from 1954 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.9M, with 0 deaths and 9 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes14
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries9
Property Damage$3.9M
Avg Length3.1 mi
Avg Width91 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Ross, Ohio

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
October is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Ross, Ohio with 0 deaths
2021 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 14.9 miles in Ross, Ohio
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Ross, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Oct 16, 2021

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Ross, Ohio, October 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.

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Summary: 2021 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 5 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.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1982 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 October 16, 20212021F2 May 26, 19621962F1 August 24, 19821982F1 March 19, 19541954F1 December 26, 19731973F1 May 2, 19831983EF1 July 11, 20092009EF0 October 16, 20212021EF0 June 10, 20202020F0 May 27, 20042004EF0 October 16, 20212021EF0 March 3, 20232023F0 October 13, 19991999EF0 August 20, 20092009© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
October 16, 2021EF2Ross, Ohio0.86 mi100 yd00$300K
May 26, 1962F2Ross, Ohio0 mi33 yd00$25K
August 24, 1982F1Ross, Ohio3.5 mi50 yd05$2.5M
March 19, 1954F1Ross, Ohio1 mi33 yd00$250K
December 26, 1973F1Ross, Ohio14.9 mi33 yd00$250K
May 2, 1983F1Ross, Ohio6 mi83 yd03$250K
July 11, 2009EF1Ross, Ohio3.07 mi440 yd00$95K
October 16, 2021EF0Ross, Ohio3.42 mi75 yd00$100K
June 10, 2020EF0Ross, Ohio5.9 mi300 yd00$50K
May 27, 2004F0Ross, Ohio0.5 mi10 yd00$30K
October 16, 2021EF0Ross, Ohio0.12 mi20 yd01$30K
March 3, 2023EF0Ross, Ohio0.83 mi50 yd00$15K

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.