Tornadoes in Summit County
The Storm Prediction Center records 22 tornadoes whose paths touched Summit County, Ohio between 1962 and 2024. They killed 1 person and injured 26. The busiest month is April, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 2 May 1983. The most recent was on 6 August 2024.
- 22tornadoes
- 1death
- 26injuries
- 533per 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 Summit County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 6 | 27% |
| F1 / EF1 | 10 | 45% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 14% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Summit 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 |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Summit County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Parma, Ohio tornado2 May 1983, F3, 1 death, 25 injuries, 12 miles long
- Longest path: Ohio tornado3 June 1973, F3, 1 injury, 12.9 miles long
- Most recent: Ohio tornado6 August 2024, EF1, 3.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Summit County
- Parma, Ohio tornado2 May 1983, F3, 1 death, 25 injuries, 12 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.