Tornadoes in Allen County
The Storm Prediction Center records 26 tornadoes whose paths touched Allen County, Ohio between 1950 and 2023. They killed 17 people and injured 260. The busiest month is April, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 11 April 1965. The most recent was on 31 March 2023.
- 26tornadoes
- 17deaths
- 260injuries
- 646per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Allen County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 10 | 38% |
| F1 / EF1 | 10 | 38% |
| F2 / EF2 | 1 | 4% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 12% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 8% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Allen County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 1 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Allen County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Lima, Ohio tornado11 April 1965, F4, 13 deaths, 104 injuries, 32.5 miles long
- Longest path: Montpelier, Indiana tornado11 April 1965, F4, 4 deaths, 125 injuries, 52.5 miles long
- Most recent: Ohio tornado31 March 2023, EF0, 0.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Allen County
- Lima, Ohio tornado11 April 1965, F4, 13 deaths, 104 injuries, 32.5 miles long
- Montpelier, Indiana tornado11 April 1965, F4, 4 deaths, 125 injuries, 52.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.