Summit County, Ohio tornadoes

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18confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1963). Most recent: August 6, 2024, EF1. 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

Total181950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthApril8 of 18
StrongestF3Jun 3, 1973
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries1whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

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

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 0: 13 PM: 6: 2: 26 PM: 1: 1: 09 PM: 2: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 12000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 12020: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 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.

By rating

EF0
5
EF1
9
EF2
2
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

Strongest

F3, June 3, 1973

12.9 mile path Longest path

12.9 miles, F3

June 3, 1973, whole path Widest

200 yards, F1

July 28, 1999
Every tornado

All 18 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Aug 6, 2024EF13.31 mi150 yd00
Oct 21, 2021EF00.78 mi25 yd00
Apr 7, 2020EF19.81 mi100 yd00
Apr 14, 2019EF03.6 mi50 yd00
Apr 15, 2018EF10.12 mi25 yd00
Sep 10, 2014EF00.47 mi50 yd00
May 25, 2011EF04.18 mi50 yd00
Nov 10, 2002F210.1 mi100 yd00
Jul 28, 1999F14 mi200 yd00
Apr 9, 1998F00.3 mi30 yd00
May 28, 1995F11 mi100 yd00
Jul 12, 1992F38 mi100 yd00
Jun 7, 1978F11 mi70 yd00
Jun 3, 1973F312.9 mi100 yd01
Apr 2, 1970F11 mi50 yd00
Apr 19, 1963F10.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 19, 1963F20.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 19, 1963F10.1 mi10 yd00
Cities

Cities in Summit County

Each city page counts every tornado path within 10 miles of the city, including paths just over the county line.

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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.