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Oregon, OH Tornado History — 71 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Oregon, OH had?

Oregon has had 71 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Oregon?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Oregon was an EF0 on June 18, 2025.

When is tornado season in Oregon?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Oregon, with 22 on record. April through June account for 43 of the 71 tornadoes on record near Oregon.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
71
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
8.5% of total
Peak Month
June
22 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Oregon

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 26 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 0
2023 7
2022 0
2021 1
2020 0
2019 0
2018 2
2017 0
2016 1
2015 0
2014 0
2013 2
2012 1
2011 2
2010 6
2009 0
2008 1
2007 1

What storm spotters reported near Oregon

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Oregon and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 18, 2025 and the most recent on June 18, 2025. It is already counted in the Oregon totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° June 18, 2025
3 ENE Rocky Ridge, Ottawa County, OH
An NWS Cleveland Storm Survey determined that an EF-0 tornado occurred northeast of Rocky Ridge on June 18... 2025. The tornado touched down on the west side of Toussai (CLE)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 8
1970s 8
1980s 7
1990s 13
2000s 9
2010s 14
2020s 10

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 25
EF1 24
EF2 16
EF3 3
EF4 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 0
Mar 4
Apr 10
May 11
Jun 22
Jul 8
Aug 5
Sep 4
Oct 1
Nov 5
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Oregon

30 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Oregon since 1950, across 4 events. 340 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Oregon.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 18 fatalities along a 5.6-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Oregon

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 18 fatalities, 5.6 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF4 on June 5, 2010 — $102.4M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on June 6, 2010 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on June 10, 1986 — 18.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 18, 2025.

What the record shows near Oregon

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Oregon, with 14 of the 71 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The Oregon record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Oregon, 49 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Oregon is rated EF4, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Oregon has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 26 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 7, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Oregon, OH had?
Since 1950, 71 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Oregon. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Oregon?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Oregon was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 18 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Oregon?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Oregon, with 22 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 Oregon been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Oregon, there have been 0 EF5 and 3 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 Oregon?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Oregon was an EF0 on June 18, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Oregon?
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