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Wellsville, OH Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes

 
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The chance of earthquake damage in Wellsville is about the same as Ohio average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Wellsville is lower than Ohio average and is lower than the national average.

Topics:Earthquake IndexVolcano IndexTornado IndexOther Weather Extremes EventsVolcanos NearbyHistorical Earthquake EventsHistorical Tornado Events

Earthquake Index, #1361

Wellsville, OH
0.01
Ohio
0.16
U.S.
1.81

The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.

Volcano Index, #1

Wellsville, OH
0.0000
Ohio
0.0000
U.S.
0.0023

The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.

Tornado Index, #1125

Wellsville, OH
106.98
Ohio
156.02
U.S.
136.45

The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.

Other Weather Extremes Events

A total of 5,759 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Wellsville, OH were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:

TypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCount
Avalanche:0Blizzard:4Cold:11Dense Fog:0Drought:7
Dust Storm:0Flood:896Hail:1,246Heat:6Heavy Snow:81
High Surf:0Hurricane:0Ice Storm:33Landslide:0Strong Wind:108
Thunderstorm Winds:3,175Tropical Storm:0Wildfire:0Winter Storm:46Winter Weather:13
Other:133 

Volcanos Nearby

No volcano is found in or near Wellsville, OH.

Historical Earthquake Events

No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Wellsville, OH.

No historical earthquake events found in or near Wellsville, OH.

Historical Tornado Events

A total of 46 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Wellsville, OH.

Distance (miles)DateMagnitudeStart Lat/LogEnd Lat/LogLengthWidthFatalitiesInjuriesProperty DamageCrop DamageAffected County
14.81967-07-24240°49'N / 80°41'W40°49'N / 80°33'W6.50 Miles277 Yards02250K0Columbiana
17.91985-05-31240°53'N / 80°51'W40°50'N / 80°35'W15.00 Miles220 Yards02025.0M0Columbiana
19.51956-05-12240°37'N / 80°17'W00250K0Beaver
19.81978-10-12340°48'N / 80°55'W40°53'N / 80°49'W7.30 Miles250 Yards042.5M0Columbiana
21.41955-03-11240°53'N / 80°50'W1.00 Mile100 Yards00250K0Columbiana
22.61985-05-31340°49'N / 80°28'W40°47'N / 80°09'W17.00 Miles243 Yards34025.0M0Beaver
26.61954-06-10240°45'N / 80°15'W40°51'N / 80°11'W7.30 Miles33 Yards0125K0Beaver
27.81954-09-30240°45'N / 81°09'W1325K0Carroll
28.62000-05-23240°21'N / 81°05'W40°20'N / 81°04'W3.00 Miles200 Yards00100K0Harrison
 Brief Description: An F2 tornado with maximum winds estimated at 120 MPH passed through a 3-mile section of rural Harrison County. The tornado passed over only one residence as it moved to the east but destroyed several items on the property, including a cinder-block garage, a wooden barn, and several outbuildings. A parked truck was lifted and turned about 90 degrees but was otherwise undamaged. There were several large sections of heavily wooded area along the tornado's path which were completely cleared of trees. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
29.31954-04-27240°13'N / 80°53'W1.00 Mile33 Yards01250K0Jefferson
29.81963-04-19241°02'N / 80°52'W41°02'N / 80°34'W15.30 Miles33 Yards00250K0Mahoning
30.32001-04-09241°02'N / 80°32'W41°02'N / 80°32'W4.00 Miles75 Yards00200K0Mahoning
 Brief Description: A weak F2 tornado touched down near Lowellville in eastern Mahoning County. The tornado had a intermittent damage path approximately four miles in length and 75 yards in width. Two homes, one business and two garages suffered significant damage with around a dozen other homes sustaining minor damage.
31.01954-06-10240°51'N / 80°11'W40°53'N / 80°10'W0225K0Lawrence
31.61977-09-24241°00'N / 80°21'W002.5M0Lawrence
31.71965-11-16240°48'N / 81°15'W40°50'N / 81°08'W5.90 Miles300 Yards292.5M0Stark
31.91987-06-27241°04'N / 80°39'W1.50 Miles40 Yards00250K0Mahoning
33.31976-02-16241°04'N / 80°50'W1.50 Miles600 Yards00250K0Mahoning
35.41992-08-08241°06'N / 80°29'W1.50 Miles100 Yards011250K0Lawrence
35.51969-05-08340°18'N / 81°12'W2.00 Miles300 Yards114250K0Harrison
35.71992-08-08241°04'N / 80°21'W2.00 Miles150 Yards0025K0Lawrence
36.01956-08-05341°08'N / 80°41'W41°07'N / 80°40'W20250K0Mahoning
37.21956-08-05341°09'N / 80°42'W41°08'N / 80°41'W00250K0Trumbull
38.21981-07-20240°51'N / 80°00'W00250K0Butler
38.51978-06-07241°09'N / 80°46'W41°10'N / 80°43'W002.5M0Trumbull
38.71985-05-31340°47'N / 80°09'W40°43'N / 79°44'W22.00 Miles243 Yards68025.0M0Butler
39.31985-05-31541°10'N / 80°34'W41°10'N / 80°31'W3.00 Miles440 Yards00250.0M0Trumbull
40.71985-05-31541°12'N / 81°02'W41°10'N / 80°34'W23.50 Miles440 Yards10250250.0M0Trumbull
40.81985-05-31541°10'N / 80°31'W41°12'N / 80°29'W2.00 Miles450 Yards00250K0Mercer
42.51992-07-12241°03'N / 81°13'W1.00 Mile100 Yards00250K0Portage
42.91990-06-30240°07'N / 80°09'W0.20 Mile250 Yards0025K0Washington
43.71975-06-04240°35'N / 80°13'W40°11'N / 79°32'W45.30 Miles30 Yards000K0Beaver
44.21985-05-31541°12'N / 80°29'W41°13'N / 80°16'W12.00 Miles450 Yards860250K0Mercer
44.42003-11-12240°27'N / 81°31'W40°30'N / 81°27'W3.50 Miles175 Yards01160K0Tuscarawas
 Brief Description: An F2 tornado touched down near May Rd just off Route 52 southwest of New Philadelphia. It moved east northeast at 45 mph, damaging several homes along Crooked Run Rd. Several homes had significant damage with roofs taken completely off; some walls were toppled. Several garages and barns suffered significant damage. Few garages completely destroyed. A least one mobile home was knocked off its foundation.Many trees and power lines were downed. Tornado went across Interstate 77 and into New Philadelphia, where 12 homes had scattered damage. Crooked Run Rd had the most significant damage. Path length 3.5 miles; path width 175 yards; maximum winds estimated 120 mph.
44.51956-05-13240°22'N / 79°52'W0.70 Mile200 Yards05250K0Allegheny
45.11963-08-03340°19'N / 79°53'W27025.0M0Allegheny
45.62002-04-28240°51'N / 81°31'W40°52'N / 81°24'W7.20 Miles440 Yards0245.5M0Stark
 Brief Description: 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 Arlington Avenue and Windy Lane Street NW near Crystal Springs. From this location, the tornado moved east northeast through residential neighborhoods in Jackson Township. The tornado passed to the north of Lake Cable, crossed Interstate 77 near Portage Street and finally dissipated near a shopping district along State Route 297 in North Canton. The damage path was intermittent along part of its length. Over 300 homes were damaged along the damage path with 25 structures destroyed. An additional 38 buildings including three businesses were partially destroyed with 50 more structures sustaining significant roof damage. Another 197 homes and businesses suffered minor damage. A middle school building suffered extensive damage and was closed for nearly a week for repairs. A nearby high school was also damaged. Approximately 1000 trees were downed by the tornado and over 300 vehicles damaged.
45.61986-10-03241°08'N / 80°14'W41°08'N / 80°02'W9.00 Miles123 Yards002.5M0Mercer
45.71954-09-30241°15'N / 80°28'W0025K0Mercer
45.81955-03-01341°16'N / 80°40'W2.50 Miles40 Yards16250K0Mahoning
47.01985-05-31541°12'N / 81°09'W41°12'N / 81°02'W6.50 Miles440 Yards00250.0M0Portage
47.61977-06-30240°55'N / 81°28'W0.50 Mile50 Yards0025K0Stark
48.21983-05-22240°17'N / 79°53'W40°18'N / 79°47'W5.00 Miles200 Yards002.5M0Allegheny
48.71964-06-15241°14'N / 80°14'W04250K0Mercer
49.22002-11-10241°15'N / 80°28'W41°20'N / 80°21'W7.00 Miles500 Yards1191.0M0Mercer
 Brief Description: Starting about 7:54 PM, an F2 tornado touched down near Trout Island Road, east of Sharpsville. The tornado traveled northeast at 50 mph, crossed Route 18, then ripped into Clark. It crossed Shenango River Lake and tracked to New Hamburg, where it dissipated 8:02 PM. The tornado path was 7 miles long, about 500 yards wide at its maximum, in the town of Clark. Maximum winds estimated 155 mph. Majority of damage and all injuries occurred in Clark. Fifteen homes completely destroyed, 13 major damage, 29 had minor damage. One business destroyed; 1 suffered major damage. A large number of trees were snapped or toppled. Large truck was overturned. One van was thrown across Route 258. Several other vehicles were moved by the tornado or suffered considerable damage. Strongest tornado in Mercer county since May 31,1985. M81PH
49.61971-07-13240°08'N / 81°22'W2.00 Miles100 Yards05250K0Guernsey
49.61958-07-22240°14'N / 81°34'W40°20'N / 81°26'W9.50 Miles200 Yards0325K0Tuscarawas


* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.


 
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