Lorain County, Ohio tornadoes

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35confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: June 18, 2025, EF1. 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

Total351950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthJuly10 of 35
StrongestF4Apr 11, 1965
Deaths18whole paths, see note
Injuries213whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 5May: 1Jun: 5Jul: 10Aug: 10Sep: 2Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

July is the peak month, with 10 of 35 tornadoes.

By time of day

130 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 2: 1: 212 PM: 2: 3: 13 PM: 0: 2: 36 PM: 13: 1: 09 PM: 1: 3: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 1: 3: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 5: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 1: 2: 2: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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
17
EF1
14
EF2
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

F4, April 11, 1965

18 deaths, 200 injuries Strongest

F4, April 11, 1965

22 mile path Longest path

22 miles, F4

April 11, 1965, whole path Widest

440 yards, F2

August 26, 1986
Every tornado

All 35 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 18, 2025EF19.26 mi200 yd00
Sep 24, 2024EF00.23 mi25 yd00
Aug 6, 2024EF111.88 mi200 yd00
Aug 24, 2023EF01.08 mi100 yd00
Aug 24, 2023EF00.25 mi50 yd00
Apr 25, 2022EF00.08 mi75 yd00
Apr 7, 2020EF111.45 mi100 yd00
Jul 8, 2014EF18.3 mi200 yd00
May 12, 2014EF01.08 mi100 yd00
Mar 14, 2007EF02 mi20 yd00
Aug 3, 2003F00.1 mi50 yd00
Aug 3, 2003F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jul 9, 1999F0n/a20 yd00
Apr 9, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Aug 4, 1997F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 28, 1994F10.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 12, 1992F22 mi200 yd03
Jul 12, 1992F01.8 mi70 yd02
Jul 12, 1992F12 mi200 yd00
Jun 18, 1992F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 18, 1992F00.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 26, 1986F23 mi440 yd02
Aug 26, 1975F00.2 mi67 yd00
Jul 13, 1975F24.1 mi50 yd00
Aug 20, 1973F00.2 mi17 yd00
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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.