How many tornadoes has Newark, OH had?
Newark has had 79 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Newark?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Newark was an EF0 on June 5, 2024.
When is tornado season in Newark?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Newark, with 18 on record. April through June account for 43 of the 79 tornadoes on record near Newark.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
79
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
3.8% of total
Peak Month
June
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Newark
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
30 total, averaging 1.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
12
2023
3
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
2
2018
1
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
2
2013
1
2012
0
2011
5
2010
4
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
8
1970s
10
1980s
12
1990s
7
2000s
8
2010s
15
2020s
15
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
22
EF1
38
EF2
16
EF3
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
5
Mar
3
Apr
14
May
11
Jun
18
Jul
6
Aug
8
Sep
9
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Newark
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Newark since 1950, across 1 event. 101 injuries have been reported across all events. 1985 was the deadliest year on record near Newark.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 31, 1985, which caused 1 fatality along a 29.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Newark
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on May 31, 1985 — 1 fatality, 29.0 mi path, 150 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on May 31, 1985 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF2 on September 16, 2010 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on May 10, 1973 — 89.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 5, 2024.
What the record shows near Newark
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Newark, with 15 of the 79 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Newark record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Newark, 60 reached EF0 or EF1 and 19 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Newark is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Newark has averaged 1.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 30 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 12, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Newark, OH had?
Since 1950, 79 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Newark. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Newark?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Newark was an F3 on May 31, 1985, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Newark?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Newark, with 18 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 Newark?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Newark was an EF0 on June 5, 2024.
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