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Green, OH Tornado History — 79 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Green, OH had?

Green has had 79 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Green?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Green was an EF0 on July 28, 2025.

When is tornado season in Green?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Green, with 17 on record. April through June account for 42 of the 79 tornadoes on record near Green.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
79
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
3.8% of total
Peak Month
May
17 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Green

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 26 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Green

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Green and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 5, 2025 and the most recent on July 28, 2025. They are already counted in the Green totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° July 28, 2025
4 WNW Smithville, Wayne County, OH
An EF-0 tornado touched down along Fox Lake Road and caused minor damage to structures and trees... including a tree that was blown onto a mobile home and visible twist (CLE)
June 5, 2025
2 S Brewster, Stark County, OH
An ER-0 tornado with maximum estimated winds of 80 mph north of Beach City in southwestern Stark County. The tornado tracked 0.2 miles before lifting. The tornado damag (CLE)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 10
1970s 10
1980s 6
1990s 14
2000s 11
2010s 13
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 24
EF1 41
EF2 11
EF3 2
EF5 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 0
Mar 4
Apr 13
May 17
Jun 12
Jul 13
Aug 5
Sep 6
Oct 5
Nov 3
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Green

21 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Green since 1950, across 3 events. 348 injuries have been reported across all events. 1985 was the deadliest year on record near Green.

The deadliest single event was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which caused 18 fatalities along a 47.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Green

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 28, 2025.

What the record shows near Green

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Green, with 14 of the 79 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Green record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Green, 65 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Green is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Green has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 26 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 5, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Green, OH had?
Since 1950, 79 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Green. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Green?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Green was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which caused 18 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Green?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Green, 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 Green been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Green, there has been 1 EF5 and 0 EF4 tornado 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 Green?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Green was an EF0 on July 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Green?
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