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Miamisburg, OH Tornado History — 128 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Miamisburg, OH had?

Miamisburg has had 128 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Miamisburg?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Miamisburg was an EF0 on April 2, 2025.

When is tornado season in Miamisburg?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Miamisburg, with 43 on record. April through June account for 82 of the 128 tornadoes on record near Miamisburg.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
128
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
12
9.4% of total
Peak Month
May
43 on record
Per Year Avg
1.7
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Miamisburg

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 59 total, averaging 3.0 per year over this window.

2026 0+2 prelim
2025 5
2024 10
2023 4
2022 3
2021 1
2020 0
2019 9
2018 1
2017 7
2016 5
2015 2
2014 2
2013 1
2012 4
2011 4
2010 0
2009 0
2008 1
2007 0

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Miamisburg since December 29, 2025

These are 2 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.

Preliminary EF0° August 2, 2026
3 SW Drexel, Montgomery County, OH
EF0 tornado confirmed east of New Lebanon in Montgomery County... Ohio. Maximum winds of 75 MPH. This tornado caused tree damage along Snyder Road... with some minor da (ILN)
Preliminary EF1° August 1, 2026
4 NNW Eaton, Preble County, OH
EF1 tornado confirmed northwest of Eaton in Preble County... Ohio. Maximum winds of 100 MPH. This tornado destroyed one outbuilding and caused significant roof damage a (ILN)

Within 25 miles of Miamisburg. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

What storm spotters reported near Miamisburg

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

EF0° April 3, 2025
2 E Maineville, Warren County, OH
NWS damage survey confirmed an EF0 south of Morrow... Ohio. Estimated max winds of 80 mph... with a path length of 8.7 miles. (ILN)
EF0° April 3, 2025
4 S Centerville, Warren County, OH
NWS damage survey confirmed an EF0 tornado from far northern Warren County into southeastern Montgomery County Ohio. Maximum estimated winds of 80 mph with a path lengt (ILN)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 5
1960s 11
1970s 17
1980s 11
1990s 18
2000s 8
2010s 35
2020s 23

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 49
EF1 52
EF2 15
EF3 5
EF4 6
EF5 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 4
Mar 11
Apr 19
May 43
Jun 20
Jul 15
Aug 7
Sep 3
Oct 3
Nov 0
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Miamisburg

44 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Miamisburg since 1950, across 5 events. 1,678 injuries have been reported across all events. 1974 was the deadliest year on record near Miamisburg.

The deadliest single event was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which caused 36 fatalities along a 31.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Miamisburg

Deadliest Tornado
F5 on April 3, 1974 — 36 fatalities, 31.3 mi path, 533 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF4 on May 27, 2019 — $500.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F4 on June 2, 1990 — 1,350 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 25, 1961 — 63.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on April 2, 2025.

What the record shows near Miamisburg

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Miamisburg, with 35 of the 128 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 23 so far. The Miamisburg record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Miamisburg, 101 reached EF0 or EF1 and 27 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Miamisburg is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Miamisburg has averaged 3.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 59 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 10, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Miamisburg, OH had?
Since 1950, 128 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Miamisburg. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Miamisburg?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Miamisburg was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which caused 36 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Miamisburg?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Miamisburg, with 43 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 Miamisburg been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Miamisburg, there have been 1 EF5 and 6 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 Miamisburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Miamisburg was an EF0 on April 2, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Miamisburg?
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