How many tornadoes has Athens, OH had?
Athens has had 20 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Athens?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Athens was an EF1 on August 12, 2023.
When is tornado season in Athens?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Athens, with 4 on record. April through June account for 9 of the 20 tornadoes on record near Athens.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
20
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
5.0% of total
Peak Month
June
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Athens
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
3
2021
0
2020
1
2019
1
2018
1
2017
3
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
2
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
2
1980s
1
1990s
2
2000s
2
2010s
8
2020s
5
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.
EF0
6
EF1
10
EF2
3
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
3
Jun
4
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Athens
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Athens since 1950, across 1 event. 26 injuries have been reported across all events. 2010 was the deadliest year on record near Athens.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on September 16, 2010, which caused 1 fatality along a 9.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Athens
Deadliest Tornado
EF3 on September 16, 2010 — 1 fatality, 9.1 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on September 16, 2010 — $2.5M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on June 8, 2022 — 700 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on June 8, 2022 — 9.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 12, 2023.
What the record shows near Athens
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Athens, with 8 of the 20 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Athens record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Athens, 16 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Athens is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Athens has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 3, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Athens, OH had?
Since 1950, 20 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Athens. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Athens?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Athens was an EF3 on September 16, 2010, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Athens?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Athens, with 4 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Athens?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Athens was an EF1 on August 12, 2023.
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