How many tornadoes has Findlay, OH had?
Findlay has had 73 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 8 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Findlay?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Findlay was an Unrated on May 7, 2024.
When is tornado season in Findlay?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Findlay, with 19 on record. April through June account for 41 of the 73 tornadoes on record near Findlay.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
73
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
8
11.0% of total
Peak Month
June
19 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Findlay
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
21 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
4
2023
0
2022
1
2021
1
2020
0
2019
1
2018
0
2017
0
2016
1
2015
0
2014
0
2013
6
2012
0
2011
1
2010
1
2009
0
2008
2
2007
3
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
13
1970s
10
1980s
8
1990s
10
2000s
11
2010s
10
2020s
6
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
24
EF1
25
EF2
14
EF3
6
EF4
2
Unrated
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
2
Mar
5
Apr
6
May
16
Jun
19
Jul
9
Aug
5
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
5
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Findlay
37 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Findlay since 1950, across 4 events. 680 injuries have been reported across all events. 1953 was the deadliest year on record near Findlay.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which caused 17 fatalities along a 118.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Findlay
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on June 8, 1953 — 17 fatalities, 118.0 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on May 2, 1983 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on May 30, 2008 — 464 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on June 8, 1953 — 118.0 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on May 7, 2024.
What the record shows near Findlay
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Findlay, with 13 of the 73 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Findlay record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Findlay, 49 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Findlay is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged. A further 2 near Findlay are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Findlay has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 6, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Findlay, OH had?
Since 1950, 73 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Findlay. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Findlay?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Findlay was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which caused 17 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Findlay?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Findlay, with 19 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 Findlay been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Findlay, 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 Findlay?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Findlay was an Unrated on May 7, 2024.
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