Putnam County, Ohio tornadoes

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28confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: April 2, 2025, EF2. 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

Total281950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthJune6 of 28
StrongestF4Nov 10, 2002
Deaths4whole paths, see note
Injuries19whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 4May: 4Jun: 6Jul: 4Aug: 3Sep: 2Oct: 2Nov: 2Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 6 of 28 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 2: 2: 43 PM: 2: 3: 76 PM: 3: 1: 09 PM: 2: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 02000: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 02010: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 219501960197019801990200020102020

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
11
EF2
4
EF3
2
EF4
1
Unknown
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, November 10, 2002

4 deaths, 17 injuries Strongest

F4, November 10, 2002

52.8 mile path Longest path

52.8 miles, F4

November 10, 2002, whole path Widest

880 yards, F4

November 10, 2002
Every tornado

All 28 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 2, 2025EF24.68 mi375 yd02
Apr 2, 2025EF115.34 mi300 yd00
May 7, 2024EFU0.06 mi5 yd00
Mar 5, 2024EF00.24 mi50 yd00
Aug 24, 2016EF00.64 mi15 yd00
Aug 24, 2016EF01.23 mi25 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF211.11 mi440 yd00
Oct 26, 2010EF14.87 mi175 yd00
May 30, 2008EF03.24 mi464 yd00
Aug 28, 2006F11 mi75 yd00
Nov 10, 2002F452.8 mi880 yd417
Oct 24, 2001F332 mi440 yd00
Jun 12, 2000F10.8 mi50 yd00
Jul 19, 1998F10.1 mi50 yd00
May 31, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jun 8, 1993F00.2 mi30 yd00
Sep 14, 1990F115 mi30 yd00
Apr 8, 1980F11 mi77 yd00
Jul 5, 1978F12.5 mi30 yd00
Jun 27, 1978F13.8 mi70 yd00
Sep 9, 1976F00.5 mi17 yd00
Apr 3, 1974F29.2 mi350 yd00
Jul 20, 1973F10.3 mi10 yd00
Jun 2, 1971F339.6 mi200 yd00
Jun 28, 1967F127.1 mi10 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.