Tornadoes in Butler County
The Storm Prediction Center records 26 tornadoes whose paths touched Butler County, Ohio between 1951 and 2025. They killed 3 people and injured 121. The busiest month is May, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 3 April 1974. The most recent was on 2 April 2025.
- 26tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 121injuries
- 557per 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 Butler County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 9 | 35% |
| F1 / EF1 | 10 | 38% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 8% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Butler County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 1 |
| 2020s | 9 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 9 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Butler County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Cincinnati, Ohio tornado3 April 1974, F4, 2 deaths, 39 injuries, 19.8 miles long
- Longest path: Ohio tornado10 May 1969, F3, 25 injuries, 54.5 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado2 April 2025, EF0, 11 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Butler County
- Cincinnati, Ohio tornado3 April 1974, F4, 2 deaths, 39 injuries, 19.8 miles long
- Fairfield, Ohio tornado2 June 1990, F4, 37 injuries, 33 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.