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South Euclid, OH Tornado History — 61 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has South Euclid, OH had?

South Euclid has had 61 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near South Euclid?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Euclid was an EF0 on August 12, 2025.

When is tornado season in South Euclid?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Euclid, with 16 on record. April through June account for 17 of the 61 tornadoes on record near South Euclid.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
61
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
9.8% of total
Peak Month
August
16 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near South Euclid

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 28 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 1
2024 5
2023 6
2022 0
2021 4
2020 0
2019 2
2018 1
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 7
2013 1
2012 0
2011 1
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near South Euclid since December 29, 2025

This is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary EF1° March 31, 2026
3 SE Chesterland, Geauga County, OH
A NWS storm damage survey confirmed an EF1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 100 mph in the Chesterland area. This is the start point of the tornado. The damage path (CLE)

Within 25 miles of South Euclid. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

What storm spotters reported near South Euclid

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of South Euclid and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on August 12, 2025 and the most recent on August 12, 2025. It is already counted in the South Euclid totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° August 13, 2025
3 NNE Middlefield, Geauga County, OH
An NWS Cleveland Storm Survey confirms an EF-0 tornado occurred northeast of Middlefield on the evening of August 12 2025. The tornado had maximum winds of 85 mph... a (CLE)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 7
1970s 8
1980s 2
1990s 9
2000s 3
2010s 12
2020s 16

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 30
EF2 9
EF3 4
EF4 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 2
Apr 4
May 7
Jun 6
Jul 12
Aug 16
Sep 8
Oct 5
Nov 1
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near South Euclid

40 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of South Euclid since 1950, across 4 events. 694 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near South Euclid.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near South Euclid

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 August 12, 2025.

What the record shows near South Euclid

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near South Euclid, with 16 of the 61 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The South Euclid record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near South Euclid, 46 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near South Euclid is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years South Euclid has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 28 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 7, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has South Euclid, OH had?
Since 1950, 61 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of South Euclid. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near South Euclid?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of South Euclid was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 18 fatalities.
When is tornado season in South Euclid?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Euclid, 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.
Has South Euclid been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of South Euclid, 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 South Euclid?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Euclid was an EF0 on August 12, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for South Euclid?
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