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Brunswick, OH Tornado History — 98 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Brunswick, OH had?

Brunswick has had 98 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Brunswick?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brunswick was an EF0 on July 28, 2025.

When is tornado season in Brunswick?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brunswick, with 23 on record. April through June account for 38 of the 98 tornadoes on record near Brunswick.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
98
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
7.1% of total
Peak Month
August
23 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Brunswick

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 31 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Brunswick

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Brunswick and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on July 7, 2025 and the most recent on July 28, 2025. They are already counted in the Brunswick totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° July 28, 2025
4 WNW Smithville, Wayne County, OH
An EF-0 tornado touched down along Fox Lake Road and caused minor damage to structures and trees... including a tree that was blown onto a mobile home and visible twist (CLE)
EF0° July 7, 2025
5 WNW Briarwood Beach, Medina County, OH
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

1950s 6
1960s 9
1970s 16
1980s 5
1990s 23
2000s 12
2010s 10
2020s 17

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 35
EF1 43
EF2 13
EF3 5
EF4 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 3
Apr 13
May 13
Jun 12
Jul 21
Aug 23
Sep 6
Oct 4
Nov 3
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Brunswick

40 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Brunswick since 1950, across 4 events. 682 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Brunswick.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Brunswick

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 May 10, 1973 — 667 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on June 8, 1953 — 118.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 28, 2025.

What the record shows near Brunswick

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Brunswick, with 23 of the 98 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 17 so far. The Brunswick record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Brunswick, 78 reached EF0 or EF1 and 20 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Brunswick is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Brunswick has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 31 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 7, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Brunswick, OH had?
Since 1950, 98 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Brunswick. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Brunswick?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Brunswick was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 18 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Brunswick?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brunswick, with 23 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 Brunswick been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Brunswick, 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 Brunswick?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brunswick was an EF0 on July 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Brunswick?
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