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Chillicothe, OH Tornado History — 55 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
55
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
3.6% of total
Peak Month
June
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years

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.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 3
1970s 6
1980s 6
1990s 2
2000s 9
2010s 15
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 18
EF1 27
EF2 8
EF3 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 1
Mar 5
Apr 8
May 9
Jun 10
Jul 7
Aug 4
Sep 5
Oct 5
Nov 0
Dec 1

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

Costliest Tornado
F1 on August 24, 1982 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF2 on June 8, 2022 — 700 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on December 26, 1973 — 35.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 25, 2024.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Chillicothe, OH had?
Since 1950, 55 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Chillicothe. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Chillicothe?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Chillicothe, with 10 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Chillicothe?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Chillicothe was an EF0 on September 25, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Chillicothe?
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