Morrow County, Ohio tornadoes

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17confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1965). Most recent: June 13, 2022, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total171950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthJune7 of 17
StrongestF3Jun 13, 1981
Deaths8whole paths, see note
Injuries146whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 1May: 4Jun: 7Jul: 2Aug: 2Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 7 of 17 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 1: 1: 23 PM: 1: 1: 06 PM: 2: 2: 09 PM: 4: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 9:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 2: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 2: 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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
5
EF2
7
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, June 13, 1981

4 deaths, 56 injuries Strongest

F3, June 13, 1981

3.8 mile path Longest path

58.2 miles, F2

May 10, 1973, whole path Widest

700 yards, F2

May 14, 1970
Every tornado

All 17 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 13, 2022EF17.05 mi25 yd00
Jun 13, 2022EF13.08 mi25 yd00
May 11, 2010EF02.05 mi50 yd00
Aug 20, 2007EF14.92 mi50 yd00
Aug 8, 1996F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jul 12, 1992F10.1 mi73 yd00
Jun 22, 1990F222 mi200 yd01
Nov 15, 1989F223 mi73 yd00
Jun 13, 1981F33.8 mi350 yd456
Jun 8, 1981F14.7 mi200 yd00
Jul 5, 1980F20.2 mi33 yd01
Jun 21, 1976F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 28, 1973F00.2 mi167 yd00
May 10, 1973F258.2 mi267 yd014
May 14, 1970F23 mi700 yd07
May 13, 1970F20.1 mi150 yd05
Apr 11, 1965F222.2 mi400 yd462
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 26, 20262 ENE Mount GileadNot 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.