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Tiffin, OH Tornado History — 83 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Tiffin, OH had?

Tiffin has had 83 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Tiffin?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tiffin was an EF0 on April 2, 2025.

When is tornado season in Tiffin?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tiffin, with 21 on record. April through June account for 43 of the 83 tornadoes on record near Tiffin.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
83
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
8.4% of total
Peak Month
June
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Tiffin

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

2026 0
2025 1
2024 4
2023 6
2022 2
2021 1
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 3
2016 1
2015 0
2014 0
2013 5
2012 0
2011 0
2010 2
2009 0
2008 1
2007 2

What storm spotters reported near Tiffin

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Tiffin and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 2, 2025 and the most recent on April 2, 2025. It is already counted in the Tiffin totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° April 3, 2025
3 WNW Clyde, Sandusky County, OH
An EF-0 tornado touched down near Highway 20 and Flora Road. It struck two barns. scattering barn roof debris on and north of Highway 20. (CLE)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 11
1970s 17
1980s 9
1990s 9
2000s 10
2010s 11
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 23
EF1 37
EF2 15
EF3 5
EF4 2
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 1
Mar 5
Apr 9
May 13
Jun 21
Jul 9
Aug 6
Sep 3
Oct 2
Nov 13
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Tiffin

41 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Tiffin since 1950, across 5 events. 668 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Tiffin.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which caused 17 fatalities along a 118.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Tiffin

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on June 8, 1953 — 17 fatalities, 118.0 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on June 30, 1977 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on June 30, 1977 — 880 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on June 8, 1953 — 118.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on April 2, 2025.

What the record shows near Tiffin

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Tiffin, with 17 of the 83 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 14 so far. The Tiffin record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Tiffin, 60 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Tiffin is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Tiffin is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Tiffin has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 28 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 6, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Tiffin, OH had?
Since 1950, 83 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Tiffin. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Tiffin?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Tiffin was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which caused 17 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Tiffin?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tiffin, with 21 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 Tiffin been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Tiffin, 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 Tiffin?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tiffin was an EF0 on April 2, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Tiffin?
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