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Bay Village, OH Tornado History — 64 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Bay Village, OH had?

Bay Village has had 64 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Bay Village?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bay Village was an EF1 on June 18, 2025.

When is tornado season in Bay Village?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bay Village, with 18 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 64 tornadoes on record near Bay Village.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
64
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
7.8% of total
Peak Month
August
18 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Bay Village

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 18 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 4
2023 3
2022 1
2021 1
2020 1
2019 1
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 4
2013 1
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 6
1960s 7
1970s 12
1980s 4
1990s 13
2000s 5
2010s 6
2020s 11

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 30
EF2 8
EF3 3
EF4 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 3
Apr 6
May 5
Jun 10
Jul 17
Aug 18
Sep 2
Oct 2
Nov 1
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Bay Village

40 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Bay Village since 1950, across 4 events. 671 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Bay Village.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 18 fatalities along a 22.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Bay Village

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 Bay Village

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Bay Village, with 13 of the 64 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Bay Village record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Bay Village, 51 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Bay Village is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Bay Village has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 18 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 4, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Bay Village, OH had?
Since 1950, 64 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Bay Village. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Bay Village?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Bay Village was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 18 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Bay Village?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bay Village, 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 Bay Village been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Bay Village, 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 Bay Village?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bay Village was an EF1 on June 18, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Bay Village?
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