The Town Files

25 Small Towns in Ohio With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950

Ranked by tornadoes within 10 mi since 1950 among 246 towns of 500–10,000 people in Ohio. #1 is Logan, OH (3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950).

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  1. 25Apple Valley, Ohio

    6 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Apple Valley is a community of 5,352 people in Knox County, Ohio. 6 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an F2 on March 31, 1982.

    5,352 people · Knox County · median home $287,700 · income $100,593 · Jan low 17°F · 42 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Apple Valley by decade'50'601'703'801'901'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  2. 24Jackson, Ohio

    6 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Jackson is a city of 6,252 people in Jackson County, Ohio. 6 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an EF2 on April 2, 2024.

    6,252 people · Jackson County · median home $153,600 · income $53,538 · Jan low 21°F · 21 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jackson by decade'50'60'70'803'90'001'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  3. 23Martins Ferry, Ohio

    6 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Martins Ferry, Ohio
    Photo: Nyttend (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Martins Ferry is a city of 6,260 people in Belmont County, Ohio. 6 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an EF1 on August 12, 2023.

    6,260 people · Belmont County · median home $96,200 · income $37,467 · Jan low 22°F · 15 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Martins Ferry by decade'50'601'701'80'90'001'103'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  4. 22Wheelersburg, Ohio

    6 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Wheelersburg is a community of 6,531 people in Scioto County, Ohio. 6 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968.

    6,531 people · Scioto County · median home $210,000 · income $63,132 · Jan low 23°F · 7 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wheelersburg by decade'503'60'70'802'901'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  5. 21Bryan, Ohio

    6 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bryan is a city of 8,729 people in Williams County, Ohio. 6 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an F2 on August 25, 1965.

    8,729 people · Williams County · median home $144,400 · income $52,865 · Jan low 17°F · 29 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bryan by decade2'501'601'701'80'901'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  6. 20Devola, Ohio

    5 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Devola is a community of 2,639 people in Washington County, Ohio. 5 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an EF2 on July 21, 2026.

    2,639 people · Washington County · median home $235,800 · income $99,702 · Jan low 23°F · 22 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Devola by decade'50'60'701'801'901'00'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  7. 19North Kingsville, Ohio

    5 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    North Kingsville is a village of 2,742 people in Ashtabula County, Ohio. 5 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an F4 on May 31, 1985.

    2,742 people · Ashtabula County · median home $170,900 · income $61,840 · Jan low 19°F · 95 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Kingsville by decade'501'60'703'80'90'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  8. 18Cadiz, Ohio

    5 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Cadiz is a village of 3,051 people in Harrison County, Ohio. 5 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an EF2 on July 29, 2021.

    3,051 people · Harrison County · median home $119,300 · income $44,113 · Jan low 20°F · 26 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cadiz by decade1'501'60'70'80'902'00'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  9. 17Delta, Ohio

    5 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Delta, Ohio
    Photo: Nyttend (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Delta is a village of 3,316 people in Fulton County, Ohio. 5 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an EF2 on June 5, 2010.

    3,316 people · Fulton County · median home $166,600 · income $63,293 · Jan low 17°F · 27 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Delta by decade'501'60'701'801'90'002'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  10. 16Swanton, Ohio

    5 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Swanton is a village of 3,897 people in Fulton County, Ohio. 5 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an EF2 on June 5, 2010.

    3,897 people · Fulton County · median home $172,700 · income $68,299 · Jan low 20°F · 37 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Swanton by decade'501'60'70'802'90'002'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  11. 15Archbold, Ohio

    5 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Archbold is a village of 4,516 people in Fulton County, Ohio. 5 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an F2 on July 12, 1992.

    4,516 people · Fulton County · median home $176,400 · income $72,631 · Jan low 17°F · 29 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Archbold by decade'501'602'70'801'90'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  12. 14Wellston, Ohio

    5 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Wellston, Ohio
    Photo: Nyttend (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Wellston is a city of 5,412 people in Jackson County, Ohio. 5 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an EF2 on April 2, 2024.

    5,412 people · Jackson County · median home $124,000 · income $56,193 · Jan low 21°F · 20 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wellston by decade'50'60'70'802'90'001'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  13. 13Belpre, Ohio

    5 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Belpre is a city of 6,728 people in Washington County, Ohio. 5 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an F2 on July 10, 2003.

    6,728 people · Washington County · median home $159,000 · income $54,592 · Jan low 24°F · 11 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Belpre by decade'501'601'70'801'901'001'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  14. 12The Plains, Ohio

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    The Plains is a community of 3,140 people in Athens County, Ohio. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an EF2 on September 16, 2010.

    3,140 people · Athens County · median home $233,500 · income $59,688 · Jan low 22°F · 18 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of The Plains by decade'50'60'70'80'90'002'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  15. 11Mingo Junction, Ohio

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Mingo Junction is a village of 3,347 people in Jefferson County, Ohio. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an EF2 on October 21, 2021.

    3,347 people · Jefferson County · median home $104,000 · income $53,833 · Jan low 19°F · 24 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mingo Junction by decade'50'60'702'80'90'00'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  16. 10Bellaire, Ohio

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bellaire is a village of 3,870 people in Belmont County, Ohio. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an EF1 on October 21, 2021.

    3,870 people · Belmont County · median home $85,400 · income $38,205 · Jan low 22°F · 16 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bellaire by decade'50'60'701'801'90'001'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  17. 9Barnesville, Ohio

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Barnesville is a village of 4,008 people in Belmont County, Ohio. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an EF1 on October 21, 2021.

    4,008 people · Belmont County · median home $114,800 · income $42,443 · Jan low 20°F · 20 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Barnesville by decade'50'60'701'801'90'00'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  18. 8Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Mentor-on-the-Lake is a city of 7,131 people in Lake County, Ohio. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an F2 on July 4, 1969.

    7,131 people · Lake County · median home $188,500 · income $67,188 · Jan low 24°F · 114 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mentor-on-the-Lake by decade'501'60'70'80'901'00'102'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  19. 7North Madison, Ohio

    4 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    North Madison is a community of 8,188 people in Lake County, Ohio. 4 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an F2 on June 22, 1985.

    8,188 people · Lake County · median home $157,300 · income $67,711 · Jan low 24°F · 104 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Madison by decade'502'60'702'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  20. 6Fairport Harbor, Ohio

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Fairport Harbor is a village of 3,108 people in Lake County, Ohio. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an F2 on July 4, 1969.

    3,108 people · Lake County · median home $147,500 · income $52,308 · Jan low 24°F · 114 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fairport Harbor by decade'501'60'70'80'901'00'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  21. 5Shadyside, Ohio

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Shadyside, Ohio
    Photo: Nyttend (public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

    Shadyside is a village of 3,454 people in Belmont County, Ohio. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an EF1 on October 21, 2021.

    3,454 people · Belmont County · median home $143,100 · income $54,153 · Jan low 20°F · 16 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Shadyside by decade'50'60'701'801'90'00'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  22. 4Newcomerstown, Ohio

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Newcomerstown is a village of 3,702 people in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an F2 on September 26, 1970.

    3,702 people · Tuscarawas County · median home $95,300 · income $45,588 · Jan low 20°F · 16 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Newcomerstown by decade2'50'601'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  23. 3Wintersville, Ohio

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Wintersville, Ohio
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    Wintersville is a village of 3,765 people in Jefferson County, Ohio. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an EF1 on July 29, 2021.

    3,765 people · Jefferson County · median home $141,100 · income $76,768 · Jan low 19°F · 20 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wintersville by decade'50'60'701'80'901'00'101'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  24. 2Nelsonville, Ohio

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Nelsonville is a city of 4,612 people in Athens County, Ohio. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an EF2 on September 16, 2010.

    4,612 people · Athens County · median home $99,200 · income $49,750 · Jan low 19°F · 12 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Nelsonville by decade'501'60'70'80'90'002'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  25. 1Logan, Ohio

    3 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Logan is a city of 7,296 people in Hocking County, Ohio. 3 tornadoes since 1950 (typical Ohio town: 16); the strongest was an F1 on June 22, 1990.

    7,296 people · Hocking County · median home $159,600 · income $57,882 · Jan low 19°F · 12 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Logan by decade'502'60'70'801'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

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Methodology. We ranked 246 towns of 500–10,000 people in Ohio (2020 Census population). Only towns better than 60% of their peers on this measure qualify, so lists can be shorter than 25. Sources: