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Detroit-Shoreway, OH Tornado History — 62 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Detroit-Shoreway, OH had?

Detroit-Shoreway has had 62 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Detroit-Shoreway?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Detroit-Shoreway was an EF1 on August 6, 2024.

When is tornado season in Detroit-Shoreway?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Detroit-Shoreway, with 17 on record. April through June account for 22 of the 62 tornadoes on record near Detroit-Shoreway.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
62
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
9.7% of total
Peak Month
August
17 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Detroit-Shoreway

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 24 total, averaging 1.2 per year over this window.

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

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

Preliminary tornado reports near Detroit-Shoreway 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 EF1° March 31, 2026
3 SE Chesterland, Geauga County, OH
A NWS storm damage survey confirmed an EF1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 100 mph in the Chesterland area. This is the start point of the tornado. The damage path (CLE)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 5
1960s 8
1970s 10
1980s 4
1990s 8
2000s 4
2010s 7
2020s 16

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 15
EF1 34
EF2 7
EF3 4
EF4 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 2
Apr 8
May 7
Jun 7
Jul 13
Aug 17
Sep 2
Oct 5
Nov 1
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Detroit-Shoreway

40 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Detroit-Shoreway since 1950, across 4 events. 667 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Detroit-Shoreway.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Detroit-Shoreway

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 August 20, 1962 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on June 8, 1953 — 118.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 6, 2024.

What the record shows near Detroit-Shoreway

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Detroit-Shoreway, with 16 of the 62 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Detroit-Shoreway record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Detroit-Shoreway, 49 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Detroit-Shoreway is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Detroit-Shoreway has averaged 1.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 24 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 5, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Detroit-Shoreway, OH had?
Since 1950, 62 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Detroit-Shoreway. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Detroit-Shoreway?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Detroit-Shoreway was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 18 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Detroit-Shoreway?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Detroit-Shoreway, with 17 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 Detroit-Shoreway been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Detroit-Shoreway, 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 Detroit-Shoreway?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Detroit-Shoreway was an EF1 on August 6, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Detroit-Shoreway?
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