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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Akron as part of Summit County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Akron

91 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Akron since 1950, killing 39 people and injuring 566. The most recent was on July 28, 2025 (rated EF0).

EF0: 27EF027EF1: 47EF147EF2: 11EF211EF3: 4EF34EF4: 1EF41EF5: 1EF51
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Akron

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 31, 1985F5—47 mi450 yd18310
April 11, 1965F4Lorain County22 mi400 yd18200
May 2, 1983F3Cuyahoga County12 mi100 yd125
June 3, 1973F3Summit County12.9 mi100 yd01
July 12, 1992F3Summit County8 mi100 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
July 28, 2025EF0Wayne County0.7 mi25 yd00
July 7, 2025EF0Medina County1.3 mi40 yd00
August 6, 2024EF1Summit County3.3 mi150 yd00
August 6, 2024EF1Cuyahoga County16.9 mi350 yd00
May 11, 2024EF0Portage County0.3 mi10 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Summit County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning167September 3, 2026
Flood Advisory87September 9, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory70February 22, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch53September 9, 2026
Wind Advisory44March 15, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory41May 25, 2026
Frost Advisory33October 19, 2026
Flash Flood Warning27September 3, 2026
Flood Watch26August 22, 2026
Flood Warning25April 2, 2026

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