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Fremont, OH Tornado History — 76 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Fremont, OH had?

Fremont has had 76 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Fremont?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fremont was an EF0 on June 18, 2025.

When is tornado season in Fremont?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fremont, with 21 on record. April through June account for 42 of the 76 tornadoes on record near Fremont.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
76
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
6.6% of total
Peak Month
June
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Fremont

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 30 total, averaging 1.5 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 3
2024 0
2023 7
2022 1
2021 1
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 4
2016 1
2015 0
2014 0
2013 5
2012 0
2011 2
2010 3
2009 0
2008 2
2007 1

What storm spotters reported near Fremont

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Fremont and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 2, 2025 and the most recent on June 18, 2025. They are already counted in the Fremont totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° June 18, 2025
3 ENE Rocky Ridge, Ottawa County, OH
An NWS Cleveland Storm Survey determined that an EF-0 tornado occurred northeast of Rocky Ridge on June 18... 2025. The tornado touched down on the west side of Toussai (CLE)
EF0° April 3, 2025
3 WNW Clyde, Sandusky County, OH
An EF-0 tornado touched down near Highway 20 and Flora Road. It struck two barns. scattering barn roof debris on and north of Highway 20. (CLE)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 5
1970s 11
1980s 6
1990s 10
2000s 14
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 26
EF1 28
EF2 17
EF3 3
EF4 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 1
Mar 0
Apr 8
May 13
Jun 21
Jul 8
Aug 4
Sep 4
Oct 2
Nov 15
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Fremont

35 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Fremont since 1950, across 5 events. 600 injuries have been reported across all events. 1953 was the deadliest year on record near Fremont.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which caused 17 fatalities along a 118.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Fremont

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on June 8, 1953 — 17 fatalities, 118.0 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF4 on June 5, 2010 — $102.4M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on June 15, 2023 — 2,200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on June 8, 1953 — 118.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 18, 2025.

What the record shows near Fremont

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Fremont, with 15 of the 76 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Fremont record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Fremont, 54 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fremont is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Fremont has averaged 1.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 30 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 7, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Fremont, OH had?
Since 1950, 76 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Fremont. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Fremont?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Fremont was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which caused 17 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Fremont?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fremont, with 21 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 Fremont been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Fremont, 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 Fremont?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fremont was an EF0 on June 18, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Fremont?
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