Mahoning County, Ohio tornadoes

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18confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: September 4, 2022, 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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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

Total181950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthJuly8 of 18
StrongestF3Aug 5, 1956
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries15whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

July is the peak month, with 8 of 18 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 1: 1: 112 PM: 3: 0: 13 PM: 1: 2: 16 PM: 1: 0: 09 PM: 0: 2: 012 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: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 2: 2: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 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
6
EF1
6
EF2
4
EF3
2

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 5, 1956

2 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

F3, August 5, 1956

0.1 mile path Longest path

15.3 miles, F2

April 19, 1963, whole path Widest

600 yards, F2

February 16, 1976
Every tornado

All 18 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Sep 4, 2022EF00.07 mi15 yd00
Jul 8, 2014EF15.39 mi200 yd00
Jul 21, 2003F18 mi75 yd00
Apr 9, 2001F24 mi75 yd00
Jul 9, 1999F14 mi40 yd00
Jul 15, 1995F00.1 mi13 yd00
Apr 15, 1993F17 mi200 yd00
Jul 23, 1991F04 mi50 yd00
Jul 23, 1991F00.5 mi30 yd00
Jul 22, 1990F01 mi50 yd00
Jul 22, 1990F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 27, 1987F21.5 mi40 yd00
Jun 22, 1981F12 mi200 yd06
Feb 16, 1976F21.5 mi600 yd00
Apr 19, 1963F215.3 mi10 yd00
Aug 5, 1956F30.1 mi10 yd20
Mar 22, 1955F15.1 mi400 yd03
Mar 1, 1955F32.5 mi40 yd16
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jul 21, 20262 ESE YoungstownNot yet rated
Jul 5, 20263 NE CanfieldNot 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 12, 2026.