How many tornadoes has Cuyahoga Falls, OH had?
Cuyahoga Falls has had 88 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Cuyahoga Falls?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cuyahoga Falls was an EF0 on July 7, 2025.
When is tornado season in Cuyahoga Falls?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cuyahoga Falls, with 18 on record. April through June account for 41 of the 88 tornadoes on record near Cuyahoga Falls.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
88
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
8.0% of total
Peak Month
July
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Cuyahoga Falls
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
31 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
4
2023
2
2022
0
2021
5
2020
3
2019
4
2018
1
2017
0
2016
0
2015
1
2014
8
2013
1
2012
0
2011
1
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
10
1970s
11
1980s
6
1990s
17
2000s
10
2010s
16
2020s
15
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
27
EF1
44
EF2
10
EF3
5
EF4
1
EF5
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
4
Apr
17
May
14
Jun
10
Jul
18
Aug
9
Sep
7
Oct
6
Nov
3
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Cuyahoga Falls
41 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Cuyahoga Falls since 1950, across 4 events. 603 injuries have been reported across all events. 1985 was the deadliest year on record near Cuyahoga Falls.
The deadliest single event was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which caused 18 fatalities along a 47.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Cuyahoga Falls
Deadliest Tornado
F5 on May 31, 1985 — 18 fatalities, 47.0 mi path, 450 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F5 on May 31, 1985 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on May 10, 1973 — 667 yards wide.
Longest Path
F5 on May 31, 1985 — 47.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 7, 2025.
What the record shows near Cuyahoga Falls
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Cuyahoga Falls, with 17 of the 88 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Cuyahoga Falls record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Cuyahoga Falls, 71 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Cuyahoga Falls is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Cuyahoga Falls has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 31 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 8, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Cuyahoga Falls, OH had?
Since 1950, 88 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Cuyahoga Falls. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Cuyahoga Falls?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Cuyahoga Falls was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which caused 18 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Cuyahoga Falls?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cuyahoga Falls, 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 Cuyahoga Falls been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Cuyahoga Falls, there have been 1 EF5 and 1 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 Cuyahoga Falls?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cuyahoga Falls was an EF0 on July 7, 2025.
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