Pike County, Ohio tornadoes

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14confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). 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

Total141950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthMarch4 of 14
StrongestF2Mar 7, 1956
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries11whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

March is the peak month, with 4 of 14 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 2: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 13 PM: 1: 4: 16 PM: 3: 0: 09 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 12010: 0: 3: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 22020: 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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
6
EF2
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

Strongest

F2, March 7, 1956

1.9 mile path Longest path

9.22 miles, EF1

June 24, 2019, whole path Widest

440 yards, F2

March 7, 1956
Every tornado

All 14 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 13, 2022EF11.87 mi200 yd00
Jun 24, 2019EF14.3 mi200 yd00
Jun 24, 2019EF19.22 mi300 yd00
Mar 1, 2017EF10.57 mi125 yd00
Mar 2, 2012EF02.77 mi100 yd00
Mar 2, 2012EF04.14 mi200 yd00
Jun 27, 2011EF01.52 mi50 yd00
Apr 20, 2011EF00.07 mi50 yd00
Apr 20, 2011EF00.2 mi50 yd00
Jul 11, 2009EF10.61 mi100 yd00
Apr 26, 2007EF01 mi30 yd00
Sep 14, 1978F17.2 mi400 yd02
Apr 8, 1965F21 mi30 yd09
Mar 7, 1956F21.9 mi440 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 17, 20265 SSW Kincaid SpringsNot 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.