Akron, OH Tornado History — 92 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Akron, OH had?
Akron has had 92 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Akron?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Akron was an EF0 on July 28, 2025.
When is tornado season in Akron?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Akron, with 18 on record. April through June account for 44 of the 92 tornadoes on record near Akron.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Akron
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 33 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Akron
2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Akron and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on July 7, 2025 and the most recent on July 28, 2025. They are already counted in the Akron totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.
An EF-0 tornado touched down along Fox Lake Road and caused minor damage to structures and trees... including a tree that was blown onto a mobile home and visible twist (CLE)
An NWS Cleveland storm survey determined that an EF-0 tornado occurred from Chatham Township to Lafayette Township in Medina County OH. The tornado began near the inter (CLE)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Akron
39 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Akron since 1950, across 4 events. 574 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Akron.
The deadliest single event was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which caused 18 fatalities along a 47.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Akron
What the record shows near Akron
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Akron, with 18 of the 92 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Akron record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Akron, 74 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Akron is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Akron has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 33 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 8, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.