Avon, OH Tornado History — 68 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Avon, OH had?
Avon has had 68 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Avon?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Avon was an EF0 on July 7, 2025.
When is tornado season in Avon?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Avon, with 21 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 68 tornadoes on record near Avon.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Avon
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 20 total, averaging 1.0 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Avon
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Avon and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on July 7, 2025 and the most recent on July 7, 2025. It is already counted in the Avon totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
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 Avon
40 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Avon since 1950, across 4 events. 651 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Avon.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 18 fatalities along a 22.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Avon
What the record shows near Avon
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Avon, with 15 of the 68 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Avon record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Avon, 56 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Avon is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Avon has averaged 1.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 20 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 5, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.