Henry County, Ohio
County storm and disaster record · FIPS 39069 · population 27,662 · 416 sq mi
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 371 records for Henry County, Ohio from 1950 through June 30, 2026, on 273 days; the most frequent are severe thunderstorm wind events (176 records). The deadliest single record is the June 8, 1953 tornado: 5 deaths and 1 injury. FEMA has issued 10 declarations naming the county since 1977, 8 of them for natural hazards; the latest for a natural hazard was “Severe Storms” on June 30, 2012.
The record, 1950 to 2026
Storm records filed for the county each year (2026 to June 30, 2026). Before 1996 NOAA recorded only tornadoes (from 1950), thunderstorm wind and hail (from 1955).
- recorded, no damage figure
- under $100,000
- $100,000 or more
- $1 million or more
- $10 million or more, or a death
- $100 million or more, or 10 deaths
- a year's colour: its recorded damage or deaths
- a year with a death
- 1955: wind and hail recorded from 1955
- 1996: all 48 event types from 1996
- Storm records
- 371on 273 days, 1950 to June 30, 2026
- Deaths recorded
- 58 injuries
- Damage, 2025 dollars
- $12Mas filed (scale steps before 1993)
- Tornadoes
- 19strongest F4
- FEMA declarations
- 10latest 2020
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records through June 30, 2026 (file revision 20260918); damage converted to 2025 dollars with the BLS CPI-U. Search the record at NCEI. BLS consumer price index.
What hazards hit Henry County most?
The most frequent records are severe thunderstorm wind events: 176 since 1957. 56% of its severe thunderstorm wind events since 1957 fell in June and July. The rank column places the county among Ohio's counties by days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land over each hazard's complete period.
| Hazard | Records | Days | First, last | Killed | Injured | Damage | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 176 | 126 | 1957-2026 | 0 | 2 | $519K | 61 of 88 |
| Winter storms | 74 | 74 | 1996-2026 | 0 | 4 | $124K | 40 of 88 |
| Hail | 51 | 35 | 1980-2026 | 0 | 0 | $2.0M | 78 of 88 |
| Tornadoes | 19 | 13 | 1953-2019 | 5 | 2 | $7.8M | 44 of 88 |
| Floods | 18 | 14 | 1997-2019 | 0 | 0 | $540K | 85 of 88 |
| High wind and dust storms | 18 | 18 | 1996-2026 | 0 | 0 | $343K | 49 of 88 |
| Extreme cold | 7 | 7 | 1996-2024 | 0 | 0 | $47K | 40 of 88 |
| Drought | 4 | 4 | 1996-1999 | 0 | 0 | – | 42 of 88 |
| Heat | 2 | 2 | 1999-1999 | 0 | 0 | – | 54 of 88 |
| Heavy rain | 1 | 1 | 1997-1997 | 0 | 0 | $63K | 76 of 88 |
| Fog, smoke and funnel clouds | 1 | 1 | 2005-2005 | 0 | 0 | $76K | 31 of 88 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (county and forecast-zone records attributed to the county; a zone record shows its own totals on each county it covers). Days: dates with at least one record of the hazard in the county. Ranks: days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land (Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer), since 1950 for tornadoes, 1955 for hail and thunderstorm wind, 1996 for the rest.
How many tornadoes has Henry County had?
NOAA records 19 tornadoes in Henry County from 1953 to 2019, the strongest rated F4, with 5 deaths and 2 injuries recorded in the county. That is 44th of 88 Ohio counties by days with tornadoes per 1,000 square miles since 1950. A tornado that crossed a county line is counted in each county it touched, with the length of its path inside the county.
Counted as whole tornadoes rather than county records, the Storm Prediction Center's database holds 18 tornadoes whose track touched Henry County since 1950 (NOAA's county records number 19: they file a crossing tornado once per county segment, and the two databases differ on some tracks); along their whole tracks they killed 17 people, 5 of them in Henry County.
| Date | Tornado | Rating | Path | Killed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-06-08 18:00, as SPC files it | Cleveland | F4 | 118 mi | 17 |
Map of the strongest tornado tracks in Ohio.
Every tornado record filed for Henry County (19)
| Date | Place | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-05 | Mc Clure Airport, Henry County | EF0 0.4 mi x 10 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2016-08-24 | Pleasant Bend, Henry County | EF0 0.14 mi x 15 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2016-08-24 | Texas, Henry County | EF0 0.01 mi x 20 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2016-08-24 | Okolona, Henry County | EF1 2.8 mi x 150 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2013-06-12 | Grelton, Henry County | EF0 0.25 mi x 15 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2013-06-12 | Mc Clure Airport, Henry County | EF0 0.11 mi x 15 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2013-06-12 | Malinta, Henry County | EF1 0.17 mi x 75 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2013-06-12 | Hamler, Henry County | EF1 0.43 mi x 50 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2013-06-12 | New Bavaria, Henry County | EF0 0.04 mi x 25 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2004-06-13 | New Bavaria, Henry County | F1 4 mi x 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $117K |
| 2002-11-10 | Holgate, Henry County | F0 12 mi x 50 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1994-05-25 | Deshler, Henry County | F0 0.2 mi x 30 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1992-07-12 | Henry County | F1 3 mi x 73 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K step |
| 1989-08-23 | Henry County | F0 0.1 mi x 23 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K step |
| 1983-05-02 | Henry County | F2 5 mi x 83 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M step |
| 1977-06-30 | Henry County | F1 1 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $3K step |
| 1970-05-12 | Henry County | F2 14.4 mi x 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K step |
| 1954-05-02 | Henry County | F0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1953-06-08 | Henry County | F4 3.3 mi x 33 yd | 5 | 1 | – |
A damage figure marked "step" is a record from before 1993: NOAA then filed damage by category, and the figure is the category as entered, in the dollars of that year, not an estimate of the loss.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, tornado records by county (path length in the county, maximum width); ratings as published: F scale before February 1, 2007, EF scale after. Whole-track figures: NOAA Storm Prediction Center tornado database (1950-2025). SPC severe weather database.
When was the last damaging storm in Henry County?
The most recent record with damage, injuries or deaths is the May 19, 2026 thunderstorm wind ($1,000 in damage in 2025 dollars).
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-06 | Thunderstorm WindMalinta, Henry County | 55 kt wind | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2026-05-19 | Thunderstorm WindMalinta, Henry County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| 2026-05-19 | Thunderstorm WindMalinta, Henry County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| 2026-04-22 | HailNapoleon, Henry County | 1.00 in hail | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| 2026-04-15 | Thunderstorm WindWesthope, Henry County | 61 kt wind | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2026-03-13 | High WindHenry County · forecast zone Henry | 61 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| 2026-01-24 | Winter StormHenry County · forecast zone Henry | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-01-14 | Winter WeatherHenry County · forecast zone Henry | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-11-29 | Winter StormHenry County · forecast zone Henry | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-06-18 | Thunderstorm WindDeshler, Henry County | 61 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| 2025-06-18 | Thunderstorm WindHamler, Henry County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| 2025-02-12 | Winter WeatherHenry County · forecast zone Henry | 0 | 0 | – |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database; every record of 2025-2026 is listed, earlier ones when they caused deaths, injuries or $250,000 of damage (2025 dollars), and every tornado.
The deadliest and costliest records
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-06-08 | TornadoHenry County | F4 3.3 mi x 33 yd | 5 | 1 | – |
| 1998-01-13 | Winter WeatherCountywide, Henry County A combination of occasional rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow, particularly on Tuesday the 13th, caused icy roads, bridges, sidewalks and other exposed surfaces. Many schools were closed. Hospital emergency rooms treated numerous ice related injuries (mostly from slips and falls). Even salt trucks had trouble ... | 0 | 4 | – | |
| 2014-06-18 | Thunderstorm WindTexas, Henry County Emergency management officials reported a tree was blown down near the intersection of County Road 424 and County Road 4A. The tree was reported to have landed on a car, but no further details were available. | 50 kt wind | 0 | 1 | – |
| 1994-06-13 | Thunderstorm WindNapolean, Henry County A tractor-semitrailer was overturned and the trailer destroyed on Route 24. The driver was injured. Trees were downed. | 0 | 1 | $100K | |
| 1992-07-12 | TornadoHenry County | F1 3 mi x 73 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K step |
A damage figure marked "step" is a record from before 1993: NOAA then filed damage by category, and the figure is the category as entered, in the dollars of that year, not an estimate of the loss.
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-05 | Flash FloodNapoleon, Henry County | 0 | 0 | $362K | |
| 2004-06-13 | TornadoNew Bavaria, Henry County | F1 4 mi x 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $117K |
| 1994-06-13 | Thunderstorm WindNapolean, Henry County | 0 | 1 | $100K | |
| 2025-06-18 | Thunderstorm WindDeshler, Henry County | 61 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| 2026-03-13 | High WindHenry County · forecast zone Henry | 61 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| 2026-04-22 | HailNapoleon, Henry County | 1.00 in hail | 0 | 0 | $1K |
Before 1993 NOAA filed damage by category, not amount, so the list above starts in 1993. The highest category filed here before then (entered as $2.5M, in the dollars of the day) holds: May 2, 1983 (tornado, Henry County).
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: deaths and injuries direct and indirect; damage is property plus crops as estimated by the National Weather Service, converted to 2025 dollars.
Is it getting more frequent?
Records per decade for Henry County's most frequent hazards. Counts rose everywhere after 1996, when NOAA began recording every event type, so compare decades within a hazard's complete period only (the shaded cells come before it).
| Hazard | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 29 | 28 | 71 | 30 |
| Winter storms | – | – | – | – | 4 | 18 | 35 | 17 |
| Hail | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 4 |
| Tornadoes | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Floods | – | – | – | – | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| High wind and dust storms | – | – | – | – | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records per calendar decade; zone records from the CZ_TYPE field (Z).
What time of year?
56% of its severe thunderstorm wind events since 1957 fell in June and July. The two busiest months are in violet.
The values, month by month
Jan 31 · Feb 36 · Mar 24 · Apr 16 · May 45 · Jun 77 · Jul 60 · Aug 41 · Sep 6 · Oct 3 · Nov 13 · Dec 19 (records).
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records by the month they began.
Federal disaster declarations for Henry County
FEMA's register lists 10 declarations that include Henry County: 5 major disasters, 5 emergencies and 0 fire management assistance declarations. Most were for severe storm (4) and biological (2).
| Declared | Number | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-31 | DR-4507 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020-03-13 | EM-3457 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2012-06-30 | EM-3346 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms |
| 2005-09-13 | EM-3250 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 2005-02-15 | DR-1580 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides |
| 2004-09-19 | DR-1556 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms and Flooding |
| 2002-11-18 | DR-1444 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms and Tornadoes |
| 1982-03-26 | DR-653 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding |
| 1978-01-26 | EM-3055 | Snowstorm | Blizzards & Snowstorms |
| 1977-02-02 | EM-3029 | Snowstorm | Snowstorms |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2), declarations through October 2, 2026; one declaration is counted once however many areas it names. OpenFEMA dataset page.
How many floods has Henry County had?
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 18 flood or flash flood records for Henry County from 1997 to 2019, on 14 days, with 0 deaths. By flood insurance claims since 1978 (OpenFEMA, as of September 8, 2026), Henry County ranks 1045th of 2,942 U.S. counties.
The National Flood Insurance Program has paid $1.3 million on 163 claims filed in Henry County; the most in one year was 26 in 1982. Claims count insured losses only: uninsured flood damage is not in this file.
The values, year by year
1978: 19 · 1981: 8 · 1982: 26 · 1984: 1 · 1985: 17 · 1990: 6 · 1991: 4 · 1994: 1 · 1997: 3 · 1998: 2 · 1999: 5 · 2000: 4 · 2001: 4 · 2003: 3 · 2005: 9 · 2008: 11 · 2009: 14 · 2011: 11 · 2014: 6 · 2015: 8 · 2017: 1; the other years: 0.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims, as of September 8, 2026; claims by year of loss, payments in the dollars of the year paid. OpenFEMA dataset page.
FEMA's modeled risk for Henry County
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Henry County Very Low overall, with an expected annual loss of $13.4 million. These are FEMA's model estimates of future loss from 18 hazards, not a count of what happened; they can differ from the record above.
| Hazard | Risk rating | Expected annual loss | Modeled frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hail | Relatively Low | $563K | 3.3 a year (modeled) |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | $161K | 1.4 a year (modeled) |
| Riverine Flooding | Relatively Low | $9.6M | once in about 2 years (modeled) |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | $1.5M | once in about 4 years (modeled) |
| Drought | Relatively Low | $87K | 0.3 modeled event-days a year |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | $51K | 9.8 a year (modeled) |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | $410K | 3.9 a year (modeled) |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | $482K | 3.3 a year (modeled) |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, county table, December 2025 release. FEMA's National Risk Index map.
Counties that share a border with Henry County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file; NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records since 1950. The Census Bureau's adjacency file.
Next
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- Download Henry County's FEMA declarations (CSV)10 rows: every declaration that named the county, for your own analysis