Tuscarawas County, Ohio tornadoes

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16confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: April 7, 2020, 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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The record

At a glance

Total161950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthJune6 of 16
StrongestF2Mar 11, 1955
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries10whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

June is the peak month, with 6 of 16 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 1: 33 PM: 4: 3: 06 PM: 1: 1: 09 PM: 0: 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

20 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12020: 1: 0: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
9
EF2
3

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 11, 1955

3.3 mile path Longest path

15.74 miles, EF0

April 7, 2020, whole path Widest

300 yards, EF1

July 10, 2013
Every tornado

All 16 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 7, 2020EF015.74 mi100 yd00
Apr 14, 2019EF00.5 mi75 yd00
Jul 10, 2013EF113.35 mi300 yd00
Sep 16, 2010EF15 mi100 yd00
Jun 5, 2010EF112.84 mi100 yd00
Jun 22, 2006F13 mi50 yd00
Nov 12, 2003F23.5 mi175 yd01
Jun 29, 1998F04 mi80 yd00
Jun 7, 1980F10.3 mi50 yd00
Jun 7, 1978F10.5 mi50 yd01
Jul 10, 1973F00.5 mi10 yd00
Jun 25, 1968F17.3 mi200 yd00
May 8, 1961F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 22, 1958F29.5 mi200 yd03
Mar 11, 1955F23.3 mi200 yd01
Apr 13, 1952F10.1 mi10 yd04
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.