Chillicothe, OH Tornado History — 55 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Chillicothe, OH had?
Chillicothe has had 55 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Chillicothe?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Chillicothe was an EF0 on September 25, 2024.
When is tornado season in Chillicothe?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Chillicothe, with 10 on record. April through June account for 27 of the 55 tornadoes on record near Chillicothe.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Chillicothe
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 32 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.
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
Have any tornadoes near Chillicothe been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Chillicothe from any of the 55 tornadoes since 1950, though 46 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Chillicothe
What the record shows near Chillicothe
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Chillicothe, with 15 of the 55 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Chillicothe record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Chillicothe, 45 reached EF0 or EF1 and 10 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Chillicothe is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Chillicothe has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 32 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 5, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.