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North Canton, OH Tornado History — 62 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has North Canton, OH had?

North Canton 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 North Canton?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Canton was an EF0 on June 5, 2025.

When is tornado season in North Canton?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Canton, with 13 on record. April through June account for 35 of the 62 tornadoes on record near North Canton.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
62
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
3.2% of total
Peak Month
June
13 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near North Canton

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 19 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near North Canton

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of North Canton and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 5, 2025 and the most recent on June 5, 2025. It is already counted in the North Canton totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

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 2
1960s 7
1970s 6
1980s 6
1990s 11
2000s 12
2010s 12
2020s 6

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 16
EF1 33
EF2 11
EF3 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 0
Mar 3
Apr 11
May 11
Jun 13
Jul 10
Aug 3
Sep 5
Oct 2
Nov 3
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near North Canton

3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of North Canton since 1950, across 2 events. 31 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near North Canton.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near North Canton

Deadliest Tornado
F2 on November 16, 1965 — 2 fatalities, 5.9 mi path, 300 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on September 16, 2010 — $35.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F2 on May 10, 1973 — 667 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on May 10, 1973 — 40.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 5, 2025.

What the record shows near North Canton

The 2000s were the busiest decade near North Canton, with 12 of the 62 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The North Canton record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near North Canton, 49 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near North Canton is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years North Canton has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 19 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 3, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has North Canton, OH had?
Since 1950, 62 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of North Canton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near North Canton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of North Canton was an F2 on November 16, 1965, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in North Canton?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Canton, with 13 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 North Canton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Canton was an EF0 on June 5, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for North Canton?
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