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Tallmadge, OH Tornado History — 87 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Tallmadge, OH had?

Tallmadge has had 87 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Tallmadge?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tallmadge was an EF1 on August 6, 2024.

When is tornado season in Tallmadge?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tallmadge, with 17 on record. April through June account for 44 of the 87 tornadoes on record near Tallmadge.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
87
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
6.9% of total
Peak Month
May
17 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Tallmadge

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 30 total, averaging 1.5 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 4
2023 2
2022 0
2021 5
2020 3
2019 5
2018 1
2017 0
2016 0
2015 1
2014 8
2013 0
2012 0
2011 1
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 11
1970s 11
1980s 4
1990s 18
2000s 10
2010s 16
2020s 14

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 47
EF2 10
EF3 5
EF5 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 3
Apr 16
May 17
Jun 11
Jul 15
Aug 9
Sep 6
Oct 6
Nov 4
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Tallmadge

21 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Tallmadge since 1950, across 3 events. 394 injuries have been reported across all events. 1985 was the deadliest year on record near Tallmadge.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Tallmadge

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
EF1 on August 6, 2024.

What the record shows near Tallmadge

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Tallmadge, with 18 of the 87 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 14 so far. The Tallmadge record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Tallmadge, 71 reached EF0 or EF1 and 16 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Tallmadge is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Tallmadge has averaged 1.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 30 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 8, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Tallmadge, OH had?
Since 1950, 87 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Tallmadge. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Tallmadge?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Tallmadge was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which caused 18 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Tallmadge?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tallmadge, with 17 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 Tallmadge been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Tallmadge, 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 Tallmadge?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tallmadge was an EF1 on August 6, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Tallmadge?
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