Tornadoes
Southwest Ohio's Severe Tornadoes (since 1969)
|
Date |
Location |
Deaths |
Intensity |
|
April 1999 |
Blue Ash/Montgomery |
4 |
F4 |
|
April 1974 |
Xenia, OH |
34 |
F5 |
|
April 1974 |
Sayler Park/Delhi |
3 |
F5 |
|
August 1969 |
Hamilton/Clermont Cos. |
4 |
N/A |
Prepare For Tornadoes
- Make a preparedness kit. Periodically check that items work.
- Develop and practice a plan.
- Listen to NOAA or commercial TV/radio weather forecasts.
- Follow Hamilton County EMHSA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on the Nextdoor App for
preparedenss information. Emergency information available on Twitter and Facebook. - Sign up for severe weather alerts, life-safety information & emergency messages at www.alerthc.org.
- Download the EMHSA app in the App Store and Google Play to receive push notications about
severe weather and emergency information, to check weather and traffic conditions. - Be prepared to take shelter immediately!
Advised Action During A Tornado
- If in a building, get to the lowest level. Put as many walls between yourself and the outside air as possible. Do not open windows!
- If in a vehicle, mobile home, or trailer, leave immediately and seek shelter in the nearest sturdy building (lowest level).
- If you ever get caught outside with no shelter during a tornado, lay flat in a trench or ditch. Never try to outrun a tornado and try to avoid flying debris (can cause injury or death).