Columbiana County, Ohio tornadoes

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21confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: June 10, 2020, EF0. 2026 so far: 2 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

Total211950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune6 of 21
StrongestF3Oct 12, 1978
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries27whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 3May: 1Jun: 6Jul: 6Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 6 of 21 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 2: 13 PM: 4: 0: 46 PM: 3: 3: 09 PM: 1: 2: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 2: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 4: 0: 0: 0: 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
10
EF1
7
EF2
3
EF3
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

Strongest

F3, October 12, 1978

7.3 mile path Longest path

15 miles, F2

May 31, 1985, whole path Widest

277 yards, F2

July 24, 1967
Every tornado

All 21 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 10, 2020EF00.75 mi75 yd00
Jun 10, 2020EF02.43 mi150 yd00
Apr 7, 2020EF03.82 mi100 yd00
Apr 7, 2020EF15.48 mi250 yd00
Nov 5, 2017EF10.75 mi176 yd00
Jul 23, 2013EF03.15 mi75 yd00
Jun 21, 1995F00.1 mi13 yd00
Apr 15, 1993F02 mi100 yd00
Sep 21, 1992F12.5 mi20 yd00
Jul 12, 1992F06 mi40 yd00
Jul 22, 1990F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 22, 1990F00.5 mi50 yd00
Aug 9, 1987F11.5 mi40 yd00
May 31, 1985F215 mi220 yd020
Jun 21, 1981F01 mi100 yd00
Oct 12, 1978F37.3 mi250 yd04
Jul 26, 1973F11 mi17 yd01
Jun 3, 1973F10.5 mi10 yd00
Jul 24, 1967F26.5 mi277 yd02
Jun 13, 1967F10.1 mi30 yd00
Mar 11, 1955F21 mi100 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 14, 20263 N New WaterfordNot yet rated
Jun 14, 20262 SW SalemNot 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.