Tornadoes in Clark County
The Storm Prediction Center records 36 tornadoes whose paths touched Clark County, Ohio between 1962 and 2025. They killed 36 people and injured 1,168. The busiest month is April, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 3 April 1974. The most recent was on 19 July 2025.
- 36tornadoes
- 36deaths
- 1,168injuries
- 907per 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 Clark County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 15 | 42% |
| F1 / EF1 | 16 | 44% |
| F2 / EF2 | 2 | 6% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 3% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 3% |
Clark 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 |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 4 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 11 |
| May | 10 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Clark County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Beavercreek, Ohio tornado3 April 1974, F5, 36 deaths, 1,150 injuries, 31.3 miles long
- Longest path: Ohio tornado10 May 1973, F3, 8 injuries, 89.6 miles long
- Most recent: Ohio tornado19 July 2025, EF1, 2.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Clark County
- Beavercreek, Ohio tornado3 April 1974, F5, 36 deaths, 1,150 injuries, 31.3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.