Fairfield County, Ohio tornadoes

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23confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1963). Most recent: February 28, 2024, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total231950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthSeptember6 of 23
StrongestF2May 16, 1971
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries30whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 0Feb: 2Mar: 1Apr: 4May: 2Jun: 4Jul: 2Aug: 0Sep: 6Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

September is the peak month, with 6 of 23 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 2: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 1: 1: 13 PM: 6: 4: 36 PM: 1: 0: 09 PM: 0: 0: 112 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

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12010: 2: 2: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 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.

By rating

EF0
10
EF1
12
EF2
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

F2, May 16, 1971

0.1 mile path Longest path

38.4 miles, F1

April 11, 1965, whole path Widest

300 yards, F1

April 11, 1965
Every tornado

All 23 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Feb 28, 2024EF05.71 mi75 yd00
Apr 5, 2023EF01 mi100 yd00
Apr 5, 2023EF04.67 mi100 yd00
Jul 17, 2022EF05.97 mi100 yd03
Jun 23, 2015EF00.47 mi25 yd00
Dec 24, 2014EF00.63 mi30 yd00
Apr 20, 2011EF12.58 mi300 yd00
Feb 28, 2011EF12.41 mi75 yd00
Sep 16, 2010EF12.85 mi200 yd00
Sep 16, 2010EF03.67 mi150 yd00
Jun 2, 2009EF00.02 mi10 yd00
Sep 23, 2000F10.2 mi50 yd00
Sep 23, 2000F00.5 mi50 yd00
May 23, 2000F00.5 mi130 yd00
Jun 22, 1990F16 mi100 yd01
Mar 13, 1982F12 mi70 yd00
Jul 9, 1980F10.5 mi60 yd00
Sep 14, 1978F10.1 mi100 yd00
Dec 26, 1973F135.7 mi10 yd04
May 16, 1971F20.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 24, 1969F10.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 11, 1965F138.4 mi300 yd013
Sep 12, 1963F10.1 mi10 yd09
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.