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Beavercreek, OH Tornado History — 140 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Beavercreek, OH had?

Beavercreek has had 140 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Beavercreek?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Beavercreek was an EF0 on July 19, 2025.

When is tornado season in Beavercreek?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Beavercreek, with 52 on record. April through June account for 93 of the 140 tornadoes on record near Beavercreek.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
140
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
6.4% of total
Peak Month
May
52 on record
Per Year Avg
1.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Beavercreek

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 73 total, averaging 3.6 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 7
2024 9
2023 5
2022 4
2021 1
2020 1
2019 14
2018 2
2017 10
2016 2
2015 3
2014 2
2013 1
2012 3
2011 3
2010 0
2009 2
2008 3
2007 1

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Beavercreek since December 29, 2025

This is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary EF0° August 2, 2026
3 SW Drexel, Montgomery County, OH
EF0 tornado confirmed east of New Lebanon in Montgomery County... Ohio. Maximum winds of 75 MPH. This tornado caused tree damage along Snyder Road... with some minor da (ILN)

Within 25 miles of Beavercreek. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

What storm spotters reported near Beavercreek

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Beavercreek and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 2, 2025 and the most recent on July 19, 2025. They are already counted in the Beavercreek totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

EF1° July 20, 2025
3 ESE Tremont City, Clark County, OH
An EF1 tornado was confirmed in Clark County... OH from the storms that occurred the evening of July 19... 2025 based on NWS survey results. The most extensive damage w (ILN)
EF0° April 3, 2025
4 S Centerville, Warren County, OH
NWS damage survey confirmed an EF0 tornado from far northern Warren County into southeastern Montgomery County Ohio. Maximum estimated winds of 80 mph with a path lengt (ILN)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 13
1970s 14
1980s 12
1990s 15
2000s 15
2010s 40
2020s 27

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 61
EF1 55
EF2 15
EF3 5
EF4 3
EF5 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 8
Mar 9
Apr 23
May 52
Jun 18
Jul 17
Aug 4
Sep 2
Oct 4
Nov 0
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Beavercreek

40 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Beavercreek since 1950, across 4 events. 1,584 injuries have been reported across all events. 1974 was the deadliest year on record near Beavercreek.

The deadliest single event was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which caused 36 fatalities along a 31.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Beavercreek

Deadliest Tornado
F5 on April 3, 1974 — 36 fatalities, 31.3 mi path, 533 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF4 on May 27, 2019 — $500.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on May 27, 2019 — 1,320 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on May 10, 1969 — 54.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 19, 2025.

What the record shows near Beavercreek

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Beavercreek, with 40 of the 140 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 27 so far. The Beavercreek record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Beavercreek, 116 reached EF0 or EF1 and 24 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Beavercreek is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Beavercreek has averaged 3.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 73 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 14, and 2 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Beavercreek, OH had?
Since 1950, 140 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Beavercreek. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Beavercreek?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Beavercreek was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which caused 36 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Beavercreek?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Beavercreek, with 52 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 Beavercreek been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Beavercreek, there have been 1 EF5 and 3 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 Beavercreek?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Beavercreek was an EF0 on July 19, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Beavercreek?
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