Tornadoes in Hancock County
The Storm Prediction Center records 18 tornadoes whose paths touched Hancock County, Ohio between 1951 and 2024. They killed 13 people and injured 116. The busiest month is April, with 4 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 11 April 1965. The most recent was on 14 March 2024.
- 18tornadoes
- 13deaths
- 116injuries
- 339per 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 Hancock County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 3 | 17% |
| F1 / EF1 | 6 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 28% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 11% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 6% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 6% |
Hancock 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 | 2 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Hancock County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Lima, Ohio tornado11 April 1965, F4, 13 deaths, 104 injuries, 32.5 miles long
- Longest path: Ohio tornado2 June 1971, F3, 39.6 miles long
- Most recent: Ohio tornado14 March 2024, EF1, 3.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Hancock County
- Lima, Ohio tornado11 April 1965, F4, 13 deaths, 104 injuries, 32.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.