Clark County, Ohio tornadoes

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34confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1962). Most recent: July 19, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 3 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total341950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthApril11 of 34
StrongestF5Apr 3, 1974
Deaths36whole paths, see note
Injuries1,168whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Clark County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 1Feb: 4Mar: 1Apr: 11May: 8Jun: 4Jul: 3Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 11 of 34 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 2: 1: 09 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 1: 2: 43 PM: 1: 7: 56 PM: 2: 5: 09 PM: 1: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 1: 3: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 02010: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 5: 1: 42020: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 219501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
14
EF1
15
EF2
2
EF3
1
EF5
1
Unknown
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F5, April 3, 1974

36 deaths, 1,150 injuries Strongest

F5, April 3, 1974

31.3 mile path Longest path

89.6 miles, F3

May 10, 1973, whole path Widest

533 yards, F5

April 3, 1974
Every tornado

All 34 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 19, 2025EF12.8 mi175 yd00
Jul 19, 2025EF00.9 mi50 yd00
Feb 28, 2024EF221.11 mi500 yd03
Feb 27, 2023EF12.31 mi300 yd00
Jun 8, 2022EF116.92 mi200 yd00
Apr 14, 2019EF02.68 mi80 yd00
Apr 12, 2019EFU0.96 mi25 yd00
Apr 12, 2019EF00.75 mi25 yd00
Feb 7, 2019EF07.5 mi150 yd00
Apr 3, 2018EF14.3 mi150 yd00
Nov 5, 2017EF16.62 mi200 yd00
May 24, 2017EF10.4 mi300 yd00
May 24, 2017EF01.13 mi90 yd00
Apr 5, 2017EF00.11 mi40 yd00
Apr 5, 2017EF00.08 mi40 yd00
Apr 2, 2015EF00.13 mi120 yd00
May 23, 2011EF10.4 mi100 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF01.31 mi200 yd00
May 8, 2008EF00.16 mi10 yd00
May 15, 2007EF00.15 mi30 yd00
May 8, 1996F01 mi100 yd00
Jun 30, 1993F10.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 18, 1992F10.1 mi33 yd00
Jun 18, 1992F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 20, 1986F13.5 mi27 yd06
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Aug 11, 20261 WSW CatawbaNot yet rated
Aug 11, 20263 ENE SpringfieldNot yet rated
Aug 11, 20262 ENE Tremont CityNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.