Tornado History
Wayne Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Wayne, Ohio. The records below identify 25 tornadoes from 1957 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $58.0M, with 0 deaths and 10 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Wayne, Ohio
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Wayne, Ohio with 0 deaths
1968 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 20.7 miles in Wayne, Ohio
Widest tornado: 667.0 yards in Wayne, Ohio
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 15, 1968
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Wayne, Ohio, July 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: 1968 was the most active year with 2 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 2010 with at least $35.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2010 | EF2 | Wayne, Ohio | 11.47 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $35.0M |
| November 12, 2003 | F2 | Wayne, Ohio | 12 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 3 | $21.0M |
| May 14, 1957 | F2 | Wayne, Ohio | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| May 10, 1973 | F2 | Wayne, Ohio | 20.7 mi | 667 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| May 15, 1968 | F2 | Wayne, Ohio | 1 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 31, 1976 | F2 | Wayne, Ohio | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 10, 2002 | F2 | Wayne, Ohio | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| May 1, 1996 | F1 | Wayne, Ohio | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 2 | $300K |
| June 8, 1981 | F1 | Wayne, Ohio | 8.6 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 1, 1999 | F1 | Wayne, Ohio | 7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| July 20, 2022 | EF1 | Wayne, Ohio | 1.91 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $117K |
| November 5, 2017 | EF1 | Wayne, Ohio | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
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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.