Tornadoes in Adams County
The Storm Prediction Center records 20 tornadoes whose paths touched Adams County, Ohio between 1961 and 2024. They killed 8 people and injured 370. The busiest month is April, with 5 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 23 April 1968. The most recent was on 2 April 2024.
- 20tornadoes
- 8deaths
- 370injuries
- 343per 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 Adams County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 2 | 10% |
| F1 / EF1 | 14 | 70% |
| F2 / EF2 | 2 | 10% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 5% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Adams 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 | 2 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Adams County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Falmouth, Kentucky tornado23 April 1968, F4, 6 deaths, 364 injuries, 78.7 miles long
- Most recent: Ohio tornado2 April 2024, EF1, 1 injury, 7.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Adams County
- Falmouth, Kentucky tornado23 April 1968, F4, 6 deaths, 364 injuries, 78.7 miles long
- West Union, Ohio tornado3 April 1974, F3, 1 death, 15.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.