How many tornadoes has Avon Lake, OH had?
Avon Lake has had 58 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Avon Lake?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Avon Lake was an EF1 on June 18, 2025.
When is tornado season in Avon Lake?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Avon Lake, with 18 on record. April through June account for 18 of the 58 tornadoes on record near Avon Lake.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
58
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
6.9% of total
Peak Month
August
18 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Avon Lake
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
17 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
4
2023
4
2022
1
2021
1
2020
1
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
4
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
6
1970s
11
1980s
4
1990s
11
2000s
4
2010s
4
2020s
12
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
21
EF1
27
EF2
6
EF3
2
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
2
Apr
6
May
4
Jun
8
Jul
16
Aug
18
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Avon Lake
40 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Avon Lake since 1950, across 4 events. 651 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Avon Lake.
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 Lake
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 18 fatalities, 22.0 mi path, 400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on May 2, 1983 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on August 20, 1962 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on June 8, 1953 — 118.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 18, 2025.
What the record shows near Avon Lake
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Avon Lake, with 12 of the 58 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Avon Lake record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Avon Lake, 48 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Avon Lake is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Avon Lake has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 17 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 4, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Avon Lake, OH had?
Since 1950, 58 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Avon Lake. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Avon Lake?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Avon Lake was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 18 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Avon Lake?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Avon Lake, with 18 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.
Has Avon Lake been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Avon Lake, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Avon Lake?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Avon Lake was an EF1 on June 18, 2025.
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