Van Wert County, Ohio tornadoes

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40confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: April 2, 2025, 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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The record

At a glance

Total401950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthJune9 of 40
StrongestF4Apr 11, 1965
Deaths8whole paths, see note
Injuries149whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

90 Jan: 1Feb: 2Mar: 2Apr: 5May: 6Jun: 9Jul: 2Aug: 6Sep: 2Oct: 3Nov: 2Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 9 of 40 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 2: 0: 012 PM: 5: 3: 23 PM: 5: 8: 46 PM: 2: 2: 19 PM: 5: 0: 112 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

40 1950: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 2: 02010: 4: 4: 0: 2: 0: 0: 4: 0: 1: 02020: 0: 2: 1: 1: 0: 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
17
EF1
15
EF2
2
EF3
1
EF4
3
Unknown
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

Deadliest

F4, April 11, 1965

4 deaths, 125 injuries Strongest

F4, April 11, 1965

52.5 mile path Longest path

52.8 miles, F4

November 10, 2002, whole path Widest

880 yards, F4

November 10, 2002
Every tornado

All 40 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 2, 2025EF115.34 mi300 yd00
Apr 2, 2025EF10.81 mi50 yd00
Feb 27, 2023EF00.59 mi75 yd00
Mar 23, 2022EFU0.28 mi20 yd00
Aug 11, 2021EF04.66 mi50 yd00
Aug 11, 2021EFU1.97 mi30 yd00
Jun 22, 2018EF01.05 mi180 yd00
Aug 24, 2016EF02.46 mi20 yd00
Aug 24, 2016EF04.65 mi40 yd00
Aug 24, 2016EF01.47 mi25 yd00
Aug 24, 2016EF15.45 mi75 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF12.14 mi150 yd00
Jun 12, 2013EF00.64 mi80 yd00
May 25, 2011EF00.15 mi40 yd00
May 23, 2011EF14.11 mi100 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF14.03 mi100 yd00
Apr 19, 2011EF00.46 mi50 yd00
Oct 26, 2010EF19.26 mi100 yd00
Oct 26, 2010EF02.04 mi80 yd00
Jun 23, 2010EF00.93 mi50 yd00
May 13, 2010EF12.1 mi150 yd00
Jun 6, 2008EF00.45 mi100 yd00
May 30, 2008EF00.27 mi25 yd00
Jun 22, 2006F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jun 22, 2006F10.1 mi25 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 13, 2026.