How many tornadoes has Sylvania, OH had?
Sylvania has had 74 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 8 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Sylvania?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sylvania was an EF0 on March 30, 2025.
When is tornado season in Sylvania?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sylvania, with 19 on record. April through June account for 42 of the 74 tornadoes on record near Sylvania.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
74
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
8
10.8% of total
Peak Month
June
19 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Sylvania
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
21 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
4
2022
0
2021
1
2020
0
2019
0
2018
2
2017
0
2016
2
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
1
2011
2
2010
6
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
11
1970s
13
1980s
12
1990s
12
2000s
4
2010s
14
2020s
6
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
24
EF1
26
EF2
16
EF3
3
EF4
5
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
0
Mar
5
Apr
13
May
10
Jun
19
Jul
9
Aug
10
Sep
4
Oct
0
Nov
3
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Sylvania
74 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Sylvania since 1950, across 6 events. 924 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Sylvania.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 23 fatalities along a 90.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sylvania
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 23 fatalities, 90.3 mi path, 1,760 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 90.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on March 30, 2025.
What the record shows near Sylvania
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Sylvania, with 14 of the 74 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Sylvania record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sylvania, 50 reached EF0 or EF1 and 24 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sylvania is rated EF4, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Sylvania has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 6, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Sylvania, OH had?
Since 1950, 74 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sylvania. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Sylvania?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Sylvania was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 23 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Sylvania?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sylvania, with 19 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 Sylvania been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Sylvania, there have been 0 EF5 and 5 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 Sylvania?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sylvania was an EF0 on March 30, 2025.
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