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Streetsboro, OH Tornado History — 76 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Streetsboro, OH had?

Streetsboro has had 76 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Streetsboro?

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

When is tornado season in Streetsboro?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Streetsboro, with 13 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
76
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
7.9% of total
Peak Month
April
13 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Streetsboro

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 33 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 1
2024 6
2023 5
2022 0
2021 3
2020 1
2019 4
2018 3
2017 0
2016 0
2015 1
2014 6
2013 1
2012 0
2011 2
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 Streetsboro since December 29, 2025

These 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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

Within 25 miles of Streetsboro. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 7
1970s 8
1980s 6
1990s 15
2000s 5
2010s 17
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 22
EF1 40
EF2 8
EF3 5
EF5 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 3
Apr 13
May 12
Jun 9
Jul 13
Aug 12
Sep 8
Oct 4
Nov 2
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Streetsboro

19 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Streetsboro since 1950, across 2 events. 393 injuries have been reported across all events. 1985 was the deadliest year on record.

The deadliest single event was a F5 on May 31, 1985, which caused 18 fatalities along a 47.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Streetsboro

Deadliest Tornado
F5 on May 31, 1985 — 18 fatalities, 47.0 mi path, 450 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F5 on May 31, 1985 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on August 13, 1975 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F5 on May 31, 1985 — 47.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 12, 2025.

About Tornadoes in Streetsboro

This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.

Streetsboro, Ohio, sits in a region where tornado activity has been documented consistently over the past seven decades. According to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, 70 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of the city since 1950, with notable increases in frequency during recent decades. The 2020s have already seen 15 tornadoes through 2025, matching the total from the entire 2010s and exceeding any previous decade on record.

The majority of tornadoes in the Streetsboro area have been relatively weak, with 19 rated EF0 and 37 rated EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which classifies tornado intensity based on damage. However, the region has experienced stronger events as well: 8 tornadoes rated EF2, 5 rated EF3, and one EF5. July stands out as the peak month for tornado activity, with 13 recorded events, though tornadoes have occurred during various times of the year in this area.

The most significant tornado in the area's recorded history struck on May 31, 1985. This F5 tornado—the most intense rating on the Fujita scale used at that time—carved a 47-mile path with a maximum width of 450 yards, claiming 18 lives and causing $275 million in property damage. This event remains the deadliest, costliest, and longest-tracked tornado within 25 miles of Streetsboro. The widest tornado on record occurred on August 13, 1975, when an F1 tornado reached 880 yards in width along a 2.7-mile path, causing $2,750 in damage with no fatalities.

The most recent tornado in the area was an EF0 that touched down on August 13, 2025, traveling 0.2 miles with a maximum width of 75 yards. It caused an estimated $50,000 in property damage with no reported fatalities, illustrating the ongoing nature of tornado risk in northeastern Ohio.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Streetsboro, OH had?
Since 1950, 76 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Streetsboro. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Streetsboro?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Streetsboro was a F5 on May 31, 1985, which caused 18 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Streetsboro?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Streetsboro, 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.
Has Streetsboro been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Streetsboro, there has been 1 EF5 and 0 EF4 tornado 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 Streetsboro?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Streetsboro was an EF0 on August 12, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Streetsboro?
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