Tornadoes in Greene County
The Storm Prediction Center records 29 tornadoes whose paths touched Greene County, Ohio between 1956 and 2024. They killed 37 people and injured 1,321. The busiest month is May, with 16 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 3 April 1974. The most recent was on 28 February 2024.
- 29tornadoes
- 37deaths
- 1,321injuries
- 701per 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 Greene County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 9 | 31% |
| F1 / EF1 | 9 | 31% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 17% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 14% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 3% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Greene 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 | 6 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 16 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Greene County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Beavercreek, Ohio tornado3 April 1974, F5, 36 deaths, 1,150 injuries, 31.3 miles long
- Longest path: Ohio tornado10 May 1969, F3, 25 injuries, 54.5 miles long
- Most recent: Ohio tornado28 February 2024, EF1, 2.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Greene County
- Beavercreek, Ohio tornado3 April 1974, F5, 36 deaths, 1,150 injuries, 31.3 miles long
- Xenia, Ohio tornado20 September 2000, F4, 1 death, 100 injuries, 9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.