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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 strong to 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. April through June account for 34 of the 76 tornadoes on record near Streetsboro.

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

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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 Streetsboro. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

What storm spotters reported near Streetsboro

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Streetsboro 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 Streetsboro 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 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 near Streetsboro.

The deadliest single event was an 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.

What the record shows near Streetsboro

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Streetsboro, with 17 of the 76 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Streetsboro record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Streetsboro, 62 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Streetsboro is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Streetsboro has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 33 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 6, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

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 an 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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