Tornadoes in Delaware County
The Storm Prediction Center records 18 tornadoes whose paths touched Delaware County, Ohio between 1958 and 2024. They killed 4 people and injured 65. The busiest month is April, with 4 tornadoes. The strongest was an F2 on 11 April 1965. The most recent was on 5 June 2024.
- 18tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 65injuries
- 406per 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 Delaware County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 7 | 39% |
| F1 / EF1 | 6 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 28% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Delaware County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Delaware County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Magnetic Springs, Ohio tornado11 April 1965, F2, 4 deaths, 62 injuries, 22.2 miles long
- Longest path: Ohio tornado14 March 2024, EF1, 35.4 miles long
- Most recent: Ohio tornado5 June 2024, EF0, 0.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Delaware County
- Magnetic Springs, Ohio tornado11 April 1965, F2, 4 deaths, 62 injuries, 22.2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.