National Weather ServiceOhioTornado WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Tornado Warnings in Ohio
The National Weather Service issued 55 tornado warnings for Ohio in 2025 and 60 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 20th most of any state. 2026 through September: 113, 106% above the average of 55 for those months in 2008-2025. Miami was covered most often (58 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does Ohio get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of Ohio. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 113 |
| 2025 | 55 |
| 2024 | 124 |
| 2023 | 79 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2019 | 84 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2014 | 58 |
| 2013 | 60 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2011 | 85 |
| 2010 | 102 |
| 2009 | 59 |
| 2008 | 51 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Ohio get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Ohio?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 58 | 15 | August 16, 2026 |
| Brown | 57 | 16 | August 11, 2026 |
| Adams | 55 | 16 | August 11, 2026 |
| Darke | 48 | 11 | August 2, 2026 |
| Highland | 48 | 19 | August 11, 2026 |
| Champaign | 47 | 14 | August 16, 2026 |
| Montgomery | 46 | 16 | September 20, 2026 |
| Clinton | 45 | 18 | July 21, 2026 |
| Scioto | 44 | 14 | August 11, 2026 |
| Licking | 42 | 13 | September 10, 2026 |
| Clermont | 41 | 7 | August 11, 2026 |
| Madison | 41 | 11 | August 11, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest tornado warnings for Ohio in AreaZine's record
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Tornado Warning: Vinton, OH
Expired 11:30 p.m. EDT, September 20, 2026
NWS WilmingtonWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Tornado Warning: Butler, Montgomery and Warren, OH
Expired 8:30 p.m. EDT, September 20, 2026
NWS WilmingtonWarningSeptember 9, 2026
Tornado Warning: Licking, OH
Expired 9:30 p.m. EDT, September 9, 2026
NWS PittsburghWarningSeptember 9, 2026
Tornado Warning: Coshocton and Tuscarawas, OH
Expired 8:45 p.m. EDT, September 9, 2026
NWS WilmingtonWarningAugust 15, 2026
Tornado Warning: Fairfield and Franklin, OH
Expired 11:30 p.m. EDT, August 15, 2026
NWS WilmingtonWarningAugust 15, 2026
Tornado Warning: Champaign, OH
Expired 9:30 p.m. EDT, August 15, 2026
NWS WilmingtonWarningAugust 15, 2026
Tornado Warning: Champaign, Miami and Shelby, OH
Expired 8:30 p.m. EDT, August 15, 2026
NWS WilmingtonWarningAugust 11, 2026
Tornado Warning: Adams, Brown and Highland, OH
Expired 4:30 p.m. EDT, August 11, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Ohio.