Tornadoes in Lorain County
The Storm Prediction Center records 37 tornadoes whose paths touched Lorain County, Ohio between 1953 and 2025. They killed 35 people and injured 596. The busiest month is July, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 11 April 1965. The most recent was on 18 June 2025.
- 37tornadoes
- 35deaths
- 596injuries
- 754per 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 Lorain County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 17 | 46% |
| F1 / EF1 | 14 | 38% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 8% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 5% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Lorain 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 | 3 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 1 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 11 |
| Aug | 10 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Lorain 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 tornado18 June 2025, EF1, 9.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lorain 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
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.