Clermont County, Ohio tornadoes

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26confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: March 3, 2023, EF0. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total261950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril5 of 26
StrongestF4Apr 23, 1968
Deaths8whole paths, see note
Injuries297whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 4Apr: 5May: 3Jun: 4Jul: 5Aug: 3Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 5 of 26 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 5: 2: 13 PM: 1: 3: 36 PM: 4: 0: 29 PM: 0: 1: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 12:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 12010: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 02020: 2: 0: 2: 1: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

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: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
11
EF1
9
EF2
2
EF3
3
EF4
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

F3, August 9, 1969

4 deaths, 247 injuries Strongest

F4, April 23, 1968

24.1 mile path Longest path

24.1 miles, F4

April 23, 1968, whole path Widest

500 yards, F3

July 2, 1997
Every tornado

All 26 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 3, 2023EF01.29 mi200 yd00
Jul 6, 2022EF24.81 mi500 yd02
Jul 6, 2022EF12.24 mi100 yd00
Apr 8, 2020EF00.8 mi75 yd00
Apr 8, 2020EF08.8 mi200 yd00
Feb 24, 2018EF13.5 mi200 yd00
Mar 26, 2017EF10.31 mi70 yd00
Mar 1, 2017EF16.39 mi150 yd00
Sep 7, 2012EF00.21 mi25 yd00
Mar 2, 2012EF320.41 mi440 yd313
May 23, 2011EF00.21 mi33 yd00
May 30, 2009EF00.47 mi20 yd00
Jul 11, 2006F11 mi350 yd00
Jul 11, 2006F00.1 mi30 yd00
Aug 24, 1999F010 mi500 yd00
Jul 2, 1997F312 mi500 yd00
May 8, 1996F01 mi100 yd00
Aug 5, 1995F14 mi90 yd00
Jun 2, 1990F24 mi200 yd00
Apr 8, 1980F15.1 mi100 yd02
Jun 12, 1978F10.5 mi17 yd00
Jun 12, 1978F01 mi50 yd00
Jun 24, 1976F010.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 9, 1969F322.2 mi400 yd4247
Apr 23, 1968F424.1 mi300 yd133
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Aug 11, 20261 W OwensvilleNot yet rated
Jul 21, 20263 WSW AmeliaNot 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.