Marion, OH Tornado History — 62 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Marion, OH had?
Marion has had 62 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Marion?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Marion was an EF1 on April 17, 2024.
When is tornado season in Marion?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Marion, with 13 on record. April through June account for 29 of the 62 tornadoes on record near Marion.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Marion
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 17 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Marion 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.
An EF-1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 95 mph and a maximum width of 75 yards began northeast of Mount Gilead along US 42 near Home Road... causing extensive tree (CLE)
Within 25 miles of Marion. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
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
Casualties on Record Near Marion
8 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Marion since 1950, across 2 events. 156 injuries have been reported across all events. 1981 was the deadliest year on record near Marion.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on June 13, 1981, which caused 4 fatalities along a 3.8-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Marion
What the record shows near Marion
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Marion, with 13 of the 62 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Marion record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Marion, 45 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Marion is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Marion has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 17 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 3, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.