Stark County, Ohio
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
18
Tornado reports
229
Hail reports
74
Floods since 1996
813
All events
5
Deaths
$252.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Stark County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 17 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Wind chills plunged below 0F around 5 AM December 23rd and did not warm back above 0 until the morning hours of December 26th. A minimum wind chill of -31F was recorded at nearby Akron-Canton Airport at 1:51 PM December 23rd. Unfortunately, one fatality resulted due to prolonged …
An 82 year old man was struck by lightning and killed while working outside. This incident occurred just outside of Brewster.
A line of severe thunderstorms moved east across Stark County during the early evening hours of June 22nd and caused extensive damage. In addition to straight winds estimated to be nearly 70 mph, this line of storms produced two tornadoes in Stark County. The tornadoes and straig…
Heavy rain over the headwaters of the Tuscarwas River were averaged 7.65' for from June 11 through the 17th, with 3 to 5 inches falling on the 16th and 17th. The Tuscarawas River basin average rainfall for June 11 through June 17th was 7.58' with 3 to 5' falling during the 16th a…
The Chippewa Creek, a tributary for the Tuscarawas River measured an estimated 7.34' between the 11th and 17th of June, again with 3 to 5 inches falling on the 16th and 17th. Heavy rain over the headwaters of the Tuscarwas River were averaged 7.65' for from June 11 through the 17…
Between 4 and 6 AM on the morning of June 18th heavy rain moved over the Summit and Stark county-line. The measured rainfall amounts for 24 hours ending at 7 am that morning were: 2.09 at Akron/Canton airport, 2.35 at Berlin Lake, 1.84 in Barberton, 3.90 in Uniontown and Mayfair …
On the evening of June 18th heavy rain fell over northern Stark County between 6 and 7 PM. A automated rain gauge in Alliance measured 1.35 inches in that one hour. This intense rain on saturated ground and still flooded portions of town led to flash flooding and more intense dam…
The Nimishillen Creek, a tributary for the Tuscarawas River, reached major flood stage at the gage site in North Industry. For the Nimishillen Creek, the majority of the rainfall fell over the western branch. The west branch sub-watershed begins in Lake Township in northern Stark…
High winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Ike began during the early evening hours of September 14th and continued through late evening. Peak wind gusts were estimated to be around 60 mph with the strongest winds occurring between 6 and 8 pm. Damage in the county was e…
Golf ball size hail was reported from just east of Massillon to Canton. The hail accumulated to several inches in depth in some areas. Many cars and homes sustained damage from the hail.
Hail as large as tennis balls fell on portions of the City of Canton and also across the northern half of Canton Township. Hen Egg size hail was reported at the Pro Football Hall of Fame along Interstate 77. The hail lasted several minutes at most locations. Thousands of vehicles…
Golf ball size hail was reported in North Canton. Many vehicles were damaged by the hail.
Snow began during the morning hours of the 7th and continued through the day. During the afternoon hours the snow became moderate at times with visibilities dropping to less than a half mile at times. The snow tapered to flurries during the evening hours. Also, snow mixed with sl…
Snow began during the early morning hours of the 13th, and continued through the day. By evening, between 5.0 and 7.0 inches of snow fell across the area. The snow continued during the overnight hours into the 14th, and lasted much of the day before ending during the evening hour…
A F1 tornado touched down just west of Brewster at 5:45 p.m. on June 22nd. This tornado tracked to the east northeast and finally lifted near Navarre. This tornado had a damage path roughly four miles in length and 50 to 75 yards in width. Extensive damage was done in Brewster, e…
For the second time in less than two weeks, heavy rains caused significant flooding in the southeastern corner of Stark County. Rain associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Frances began early on September 8th and increased in intensity during the evening hours. The rain c…
Thunderstorms producing heavy rain moved across Stark County during the evening hours of June 14th and early morning hours of the 15th. Two to four inches of rain fell on ground already saturated from heavy rains the previous few days. One inch of rain was measured in 20 minutes …
A severe thunderstorm producing large hail moved northeast across Stark County and caused significant damage in many areas. Large hail first fell in the Brewster and Beach City areas in southwestern Stark County. Hail as large as golf balls fell for more than five minutes damagin…
Thunderstorms dumped two to four inches of rain on Stark County during the early evening hours with the greatest amounts in the northern and central portions of the county. Rainfall rates peaked at more than two inches per hour and spotters measured nearly 3 inches of rain in Jac…
A strong F2 tornado touched down at 158 pm edt and caused major damage and two minor injuries along a path of just over seven miles. Major damage occurred along the path which was nearly a quarter mile in width at times. The initial touchdown occurred west of the intersection of …
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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Several trees were uprooted.
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Trees damaged in Canton.
Two mobile homes were damaged by fallen trees in the Fresh Meadows Mobile Home Community on the southwest side of Canton. A resident of one of these homes experienced minor injuries.
Hail Hail
Hail up to quarter-size in Wilmot.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs downed about three-miles east of Canal Fulton.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
About two-miles SSE of Brewster, an EF0 tornado with estimated peak winds of 80-mph formed in an open field east of Manchester Avenue SW and south of Lawndell Road SW, and moved generally eastward during its lifespan. The tornado struck a well-built barn. Between 50 and 100 slate…
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Tree downed along Ridge Avenue, about one-mile west of East Sparta.
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Tree downed along Ridge Avenue in North Industry.
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Large tree downed across Dogwood Drive and Stoner Avenue in Massillon.
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Snapped tree fell onto a garage and damaged gutters at a residence in the Massillon area.
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Large tree snapped in a park in Canton.
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Large healthy tree snapped at Founders Hall at Malone University in Canton.
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Trees downed in Louisville.
High Wind High Wind
A 59 MPH wind gust was measured at 952 PM at Akron-Canton Airport. Some downed trees and power-lines were reported across the area.
Hail Hail
Hail up to penny-size in Louisville.
Hail Hail
Hail up to quarter-size in Louisville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple flooded roadways with several feet of standing water and some cars stranded. Reports of some roadways with flowing water over them. Some roads experiencing flooding include Whipple Avenue NW, Belden Village Street NW, and Mount Pleasant Street NW near I-77. Zimber Ditch …
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A few large tree branches were downed at High Mill Avenue NW and Beatty Street NW in Jackson Township.
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Several trees downed about five-miles WNW of Massillon.
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Trees downed at Culverne Avenue NW and Lincoln Way NW on the west side of Massillon.
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Detached and multi-car garage was destroyed at an apartment complex in Hartville.
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Several trees snapped or uprooted and a barn sustained damage just northeast of the intersection of McCallum Avenue and Price Street on the west side of Limaville.
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Several telephone poles snapped in Canal Fulton.
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Numerous trees downed in Massillon. One car, one garage, and two porches were damaged in the process.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 1 |
| 2020 | 31 | 1 |
| 2019 | 36 | 3 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 1 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 | 20 | 0 |
| 2012 | 21 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 30 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 24 | 2 |
| 2005 | 25 | 0 |
| 2004 | 27 | 0 |
| 2003 | 34 | 1 |
| 2002 | 49 | 3 |
| 2001 | 26 | 1 |
| 2000 | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 | 23 | 0 |
| 1998 | 42 | 0 |
| 1997 | 21 | 0 |
| 1996 | 57 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 14 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 9 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 8 | 1 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 9 | 0 |
| 1981 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 5 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | 5 | 0 |
| 1967 | 4 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 5 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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