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Toledo, OH Tornado History — 69 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Toledo, OH had?

Toledo has had 69 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Toledo?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Toledo was an EF0 on June 18, 2025.

When is tornado season in Toledo?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Toledo, with 19 on record. April through June account for 42 of the 69 tornadoes on record near Toledo.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
69
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
6
8.7% of total
Peak Month
June
19 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Toledo

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 24 total, averaging 1.2 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Toledo

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Toledo and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 18, 2025 and the most recent on June 18, 2025. It is already counted in the Toledo totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° June 18, 2025
3 ENE Rocky Ridge, Ottawa County, OH
An NWS Cleveland Storm Survey determined that an EF-0 tornado occurred northeast of Rocky Ridge on June 18... 2025. The tornado touched down on the west side of Toussai (CLE)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 8
1970s 9
1980s 7
1990s 13
2000s 8
2010s 14
2020s 8

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 26
EF1 22
EF2 15
EF3 3
EF4 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 0
Mar 4
Apr 11
May 12
Jun 19
Jul 9
Aug 4
Sep 4
Oct 1
Nov 4
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Toledo

30 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Toledo since 1950, across 4 events. 340 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Toledo.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 18 fatalities along a 5.6-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Toledo

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 18 fatalities, 5.6 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF4 on June 5, 2010 — $102.4M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on June 6, 2010 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on August 28, 1990 — 15.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 18, 2025.

What the record shows near Toledo

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Toledo, with 14 of the 69 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Toledo record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Toledo, 48 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Toledo is rated EF4, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Toledo has averaged 1.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 24 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 6, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Toledo, OH had?
Since 1950, 69 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Toledo. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Toledo?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Toledo was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 18 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Toledo?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Toledo, 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 Toledo been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Toledo, there have been 0 EF5 and 3 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 Toledo?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Toledo was an EF0 on June 18, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Toledo?
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