Lancaster, OH Tornado History — 79 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Lancaster, OH had?
Lancaster has had 79 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Lancaster?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lancaster was an EF0 on March 30, 2025.
When is tornado season in Lancaster?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lancaster, with 15 on record. April through June account for 35 of the 79 tornadoes on record near Lancaster.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lancaster
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 36 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Lancaster been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Lancaster from any of the 79 tornadoes since 1950, though 76 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lancaster
What the record shows near Lancaster
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Lancaster, with 23 of the 79 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Lancaster record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lancaster, 66 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lancaster is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Lancaster has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 36 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 8, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.