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New Philadelphia, OH Tornado History — 44 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has New Philadelphia, OH had?

New Philadelphia has had 44 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near New Philadelphia?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of New Philadelphia was an EF1 on June 9, 2025.

When is tornado season in New Philadelphia?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near New Philadelphia, with 16 on record. April through June account for 28 of the 44 tornadoes on record near New Philadelphia.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
44
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.3% of total
Peak Month
June
16 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near New Philadelphia

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 12 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near New Philadelphia

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of New Philadelphia and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 5, 2025 and the most recent on June 9, 2025. They are already counted in the New Philadelphia totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

EF1° June 9, 2025
4 ESE Killbuck, Holmes County, OH
This is the start point of a tornado with peak intensity of EF1 with estimated peak winds of 105 mph. Damage path length is 1.32 miles and maximum width is 80 yards. (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 4
1960s 6
1970s 5
1980s 7
1990s 2
2000s 8
2010s 8
2020s 4

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 7
EF1 26
EF2 10
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 0
Mar 3
Apr 4
May 8
Jun 16
Jul 5
Aug 0
Sep 4
Oct 0
Nov 3
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near New Philadelphia

4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of New Philadelphia since 1950, across 3 events. 46 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near New Philadelphia.

The deadliest single event was an F2 on November 16, 1965, which caused 2 fatalities along a 5.9-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near New Philadelphia

Deadliest Tornado
F2 on November 16, 1965 — 2 fatalities, 5.9 mi path, 300 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on June 7, 1980 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on June 8, 1981 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on April 7, 2020 — 15.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 9, 2025.

What the record shows near New Philadelphia

The 2000s were the busiest decade near New Philadelphia, with 8 of the 44 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The New Philadelphia record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near New Philadelphia, 33 reached EF0 or EF1 and 11 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near New Philadelphia is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years New Philadelphia has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 12 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 3, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has New Philadelphia, OH had?
Since 1950, 44 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of New Philadelphia. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near New Philadelphia?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of New Philadelphia was an F2 on November 16, 1965, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in New Philadelphia?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near New Philadelphia, with 16 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.
When was the most recent tornado near New Philadelphia?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of New Philadelphia was an EF1 on June 9, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for New Philadelphia?
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