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North Olmsted, OH Tornado History — 75 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has North Olmsted, OH had?

North Olmsted has had 75 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near North Olmsted?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Olmsted was an EF0 on July 7, 2025.

When is tornado season in North Olmsted?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Olmsted, with 21 on record. April through June account for 25 of the 75 tornadoes on record near North Olmsted.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
75
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
6.7% of total
Peak Month
August
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near North Olmsted

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 23 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 5
2023 5
2022 1
2021 1
2020 1
2019 1
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 5
2013 1
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

What storm spotters reported near North Olmsted

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of North Olmsted and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on July 7, 2025 and the most recent on July 7, 2025. It is already counted in the North Olmsted totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° July 7, 2025
5 WNW Briarwood Beach, Medina County, OH
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

1950s 7
1960s 7
1970s 14
1980s 5
1990s 14
2000s 6
2010s 7
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 26
EF1 35
EF2 9
EF3 3
EF4 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 3
Apr 7
May 7
Jun 11
Jul 18
Aug 21
Sep 5
Oct 2
Nov 1
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near North Olmsted

40 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of North Olmsted since 1950, across 4 events. 671 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near North Olmsted.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 18 fatalities along a 22.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near North Olmsted

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 18 fatalities, 22.0 mi path, 400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on May 2, 1983 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on August 20, 1962 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on June 8, 1953 — 118.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 7, 2025.

What the record shows near North Olmsted

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near North Olmsted, with 15 of the 75 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The North Olmsted record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near North Olmsted, 61 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near North Olmsted is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years North Olmsted has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 23 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 5, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has North Olmsted, OH had?
Since 1950, 75 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of North Olmsted. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near North Olmsted?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of North Olmsted was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 18 fatalities.
When is tornado season in North Olmsted?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Olmsted, with 21 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 North Olmsted been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of North Olmsted, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 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 North Olmsted?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Olmsted was an EF0 on July 7, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for North Olmsted?
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