Tornadoes in Morrow County
The Storm Prediction Center records 18 tornadoes whose paths touched Morrow County, Ohio between 1958 and 2022. They killed 8 people and injured 147. The busiest month is June, with 7 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 13 June 1981. The most recent was on 13 June 2022.
- 18tornadoes
- 8deaths
- 147injuries
- 443per 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 Morrow County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 4 | 22% |
| F1 / EF1 | 6 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 39% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Morrow County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2022, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 1 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 1 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 7 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Morrow County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Cardington, Ohio tornado13 June 1981, F3, 4 deaths, 56 injuries, 3.8 miles long
- Longest path: Ohio tornado10 May 1973, F2, 14 injuries, 58.2 miles long
- Most recent: Ohio tornado13 June 2022, EF1, 7.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Morrow County
- Cardington, Ohio tornado13 June 1981, F3, 4 deaths, 56 injuries, 3.8 miles long
- Magnetic Springs, Ohio tornado11 April 1965, F2, 4 deaths, 62 injuries, 22.2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.