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Troy, OH Tornado History — 117 Tornadoes Since 1950

Ohio · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Troy, OH had?

Troy has had 117 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Troy?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Troy was an EF0 on July 19, 2025.

When is tornado season in Troy?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Troy, with 33 on record. April through June account for 76 of the 117 tornadoes on record near Troy.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
117
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
10
8.5% of total
Peak Month
May
33 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Troy

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 63 total, averaging 3.1 per year over this window.

2026 0+2 prelim
2025 3
2024 5
2023 6
2022 6
2021 0
2020 3
2019 10
2018 2
2017 8
2016 5
2015 3
2014 1
2013 2
2012 0
2011 6
2010 1
2009 0
2008 1
2007 1

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Troy since December 29, 2025

These are 2 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 August 16, 2026
2 N Saint Paris, Champaign County, OH
Tree down on Ward Road property. (ILN)
Preliminary EF0° August 2, 2026
3 SW Drexel, Montgomery County, OH
EF0 tornado confirmed east of New Lebanon in Montgomery County... Ohio. Maximum winds of 75 MPH. This tornado caused tree damage along Snyder Road... with some minor da (ILN)

Within 25 miles of Troy. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

What storm spotters reported near Troy

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Troy and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 25, 2025 and the most recent on July 19, 2025. They are already counted in the Troy totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

EF1° July 20, 2025
3 ESE Tremont City, Clark County, OH
An EF1 tornado was confirmed in Clark County... OH from the storms that occurred the evening of July 19... 2025 based on NWS survey results. The most extensive damage w (ILN)
EF0° April 25, 2025
3 NNE Greenville, Darke County, OH
EF0 tornado confirmed north of Greenville... Ohio. Minor damage to a structure with estimated winds of 65 MPH. (ILN)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 5
1960s 13
1970s 9
1980s 11
1990s 13
2000s 5
2010s 38
2020s 23

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 50
EF1 46
EF2 11
EF3 8
EF4 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 4
Feb 5
Mar 10
Apr 16
May 33
Jun 27
Jul 13
Aug 4
Sep 0
Oct 3
Nov 1
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Troy

4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Troy since 1950, across 2 events. 356 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Troy.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 3 fatalities along a 18.4-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Troy

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 3 fatalities, 18.4 mi path, 300 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF4 on May 27, 2019 — $500.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF3 on May 27, 2019 — 1,320 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on May 10, 1973 — 89.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 19, 2025.

What the record shows near Troy

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Troy, with 38 of the 117 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 23 so far. The Troy record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Troy, 96 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Troy is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Troy has averaged 3.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 63 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 10, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Troy, OH had?
Since 1950, 117 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Troy. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Troy?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Troy was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Troy?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Troy, with 33 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 Troy been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Troy, 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 Troy?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Troy was an EF0 on July 19, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Troy?
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