Medina, OH Tornado History — 99 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Medina, OH had?
Medina has had 99 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Medina?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Medina was an EF0 on July 28, 2025.
When is tornado season in Medina?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Medina, with 21 on record. April through June account for 42 of the 99 tornadoes on record near Medina.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Medina
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 34 total, averaging 1.7 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Medina
2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Medina and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on July 7, 2025 and the most recent on July 28, 2025. They are already counted in the Medina totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.
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)
An NWS Cleveland storm survey determined that an EF-0 tornado occurred from Chatham Township to Lafayette Township in Medina County OH. The tornado began near the inter (CLE)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
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 Medina
40 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Medina since 1950, across 4 events. 667 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Medina.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 18 fatalities along a 22.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Medina
What the record shows near Medina
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Medina, with 23 of the 99 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Medina record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Medina, 77 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Medina is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Medina has averaged 1.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 34 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 6, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.