Tornadoes in Erie County
The Storm Prediction Center records 17 tornadoes whose paths touched Erie County, Ohio between 1953 and 2025. They killed 17 people and injured 383. The busiest month is June, with 5 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 8 June 1953. The most recent was on 18 June 2025.
- 17tornadoes
- 17deaths
- 383injuries
- 677per 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 Erie County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 5 | 29% |
| F1 / EF1 | 8 | 47% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 18% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 6% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Erie 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 | 4 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 1 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 2 |
| May | 0 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Erie County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Cleveland, Ohio tornado8 June 1953, F4, 17 deaths, 379 injuries, 118 miles long
- Most recent: Ohio tornado18 June 2025, EF1, 9.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Erie County
- Cleveland, Ohio tornado8 June 1953, F4, 17 deaths, 379 injuries, 118 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.