Tornadoes in Cuyahoga County
The Storm Prediction Center records 22 tornadoes whose paths touched Cuyahoga County, Ohio between 1951 and 2024. They killed 40 people and injured 645. The busiest month is August, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 11 April 1965. The most recent was on 6 August 2024.
- 22tornadoes
- 40deaths
- 645injuries
- 481per 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 Cuyahoga County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 3 | 14% |
| F1 / EF1 | 10 | 45% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 23% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 9% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 9% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Cuyahoga County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 2 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 6 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Cuyahoga County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Strongsville, Ohio tornado11 April 1965, F4, 18 deaths, 200 injuries, 22 miles long
- Longest path: Cleveland, Ohio tornado8 June 1953, F4, 17 deaths, 379 injuries, 118 miles long
- Most recent: Ohio tornado6 August 2024, EF1, 16.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Cuyahoga County
- Strongsville, Ohio tornado11 April 1965, F4, 18 deaths, 200 injuries, 22 miles long
- Cleveland, Ohio tornado8 June 1953, F4, 17 deaths, 379 injuries, 118 miles long
- Parma, Ohio tornado20 August 1962, F2, 4 deaths, 20 injuries, 0.5 miles long
- Parma, Ohio tornado2 May 1983, F3, 1 death, 25 injuries, 12 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.