Licking County, Ohio tornadoes

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29confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1958). Most recent: June 5, 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

Total291950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthJune8 of 29
StrongestF3May 31, 1985
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries28whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 2Mar: 1Apr: 5May: 3Jun: 8Jul: 2Aug: 3Sep: 2Oct: 2Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 8 of 29 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 3: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 4: 2: 23 PM: 1: 2: 36 PM: 3: 2: 19 PM: 1: 1: 112 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

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 02000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 1: 3: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 1: 5: 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
9
EF1
13
EF2
6
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

Deadliest

F3, May 31, 1985

1 deaths, 20 injuries Strongest

F3, May 31, 1985

29 mile path Longest path

35.38 miles, EF1

March 14, 2024, whole path Widest

600 yards, EF1

March 14, 2024
Every tornado

All 29 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 5, 2024EF00.6 mi150 yd00
May 7, 2024EF03.04 mi100 yd00
Apr 2, 2024EF05.29 mi150 yd00
Mar 14, 2024EF135.38 mi600 yd00
Feb 28, 2024EF214.04 mi300 yd00
Feb 27, 2023EF00.29 mi90 yd00
Aug 12, 2014EF00.09 mi20 yd00
Oct 31, 2013EF11.28 mi50 yd00
Apr 20, 2011EF10.2 mi75 yd00
Apr 20, 2011EF23.85 mi100 yd00
Apr 4, 2011EF00.9 mi50 yd00
Oct 26, 2010EF00.55 mi50 yd00
Jun 13, 2004F12 mi75 yd00
Sep 20, 2000F221 mi100 yd02
Aug 25, 1998F210 mi250 yd00
Jul 26, 1997F10.3 mi23 yd00
Aug 8, 1992F00.2 mi30 yd00
Jun 22, 1990F18 mi100 yd00
Jun 22, 1986F12 mi47 yd00
May 31, 1985F329 mi150 yd120
Jun 1, 1980F12 mi150 yd05
Jun 1, 1980F10.2 mi77 yd00
Sep 14, 1978F10.1 mi100 yd00
Apr 23, 1968F18.2 mi200 yd00
Nov 27, 1965F25.9 mi300 yd01
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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.