Sandusky County, Ohio tornadoes

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14confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: April 2, 2025, EF0. 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

Total141950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthJune5 of 14
StrongestF4Jun 8, 1953
Deaths17whole paths, see note
Injuries400whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

June is the peak month, with 5 of 14 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 0: 3: 03 PM: 2: 2: 36 PM: 1: 0: 09 PM: 1: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 1:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 0: 4: 0: 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
6
EF1
7
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, June 8, 1953

17 deaths, 379 injuries Strongest

F4, June 8, 1953

118 mile path Longest path

118 miles, F4

June 8, 1953, whole path Widest

880 yards, F1

June 30, 1977
Every tornado

All 14 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 2, 2025EF00.72 mi15 yd00
Aug 24, 2023EF14.49 mi100 yd00
Jun 15, 2023EF00.93 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 2023EF00.33 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 2023EF10.15 mi100 yd00
Oct 15, 2021EF03.82 mi50 yd00
Nov 5, 2017EF11.34 mi50 yd00
Jul 10, 2013EF00.8 mi50 yd00
May 11, 2010EF04.62 mi50 yd00
Nov 10, 2002F13.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 12, 1992F111 mi100 yd03
Jun 30, 1977F13.3 mi880 yd018
Aug 17, 1972F10.1 mi33 yd00
Jun 8, 1953F4118 mi100 yd17379
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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.