Wayne County, Ohio tornadoes

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25 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: July 28, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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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.

At a glance

Total251950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJuly8 of 25
StrongestF2May 14, 1957
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries16whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 1May: 6Jun: 3Jul: 8Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 3Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

July is the peak month, with 8 of 25 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 2: 23 PM: 5: 4: 36 PM: 4: 2: 09 PM: 1: 0: 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: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 01970: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 22010: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 0: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
14
EF2
7

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.

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F2, May 14, 1957

0.1 mile path Longest path

40.4 miles, F2

May 10, 1973, whole path Widest

667 yards, F2

May 10, 1973

All 25 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 28, 2025EF00.73 mi25 yd00
Jul 20, 2022EF12.24 mi100 yd00
Nov 5, 2017EF10.2 mi50 yd00
Aug 7, 2013EF10.87 mi50 yd00
Sep 16, 2010EF211.47 mi150 yd00
Jul 31, 2009EF10.28 mi20 yd00
Jun 17, 2009EF03.84 mi100 yd00
Nov 12, 2003F212 mi125 yd03
Nov 10, 2002F25 mi100 yd00
Apr 19, 2002F00.2 mi25 yd00
Jul 1, 1999F17 mi50 yd00
Jan 5, 1997F10.2 mi50 yd00
Jul 7, 1996F11.3 mi75 yd00
May 1, 1996F10.1 mi30 yd02
Jul 30, 1992F01 mi150 yd00
Mar 28, 1985F10.5 mi77 yd00
Jun 8, 1981F18.6 mi200 yd00
May 13, 1980F10.3 mi50 yd00
Jul 31, 1976F20.1 mi10 yd00
May 10, 1973F240.4 mi667 yd08
Jul 9, 1972F11.8 mi100 yd00
Jun 26, 1970F11.5 mi17 yd00
May 15, 1968F21 mi440 yd00
May 15, 1968F11 mi367 yd00
May 14, 1957F20.1 mi10 yd03

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 31, 20263 WSW Apple CreekNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.