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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Columbus as part of Franklin County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Columbus

89 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Columbus since 1950, killing 2 people and injuring 75. The most recent was on March 30, 2025 (rated EF0).

EF0: 38EF038EF1: 34EF134EF2: 14EF214EF3: 3EF33EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Columbus

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 31, 1985F3Licking County29 mi150 yd120
February 22, 1971F3Franklin County6.8 mi100 yd07
September 3, 1970F3Pickaway County2.3 mi100 yd01
March 10, 1986F2Fayette County28 mi100 yd110
September 20, 2000F2Delaware County21 mi100 yd02

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
March 30, 2025EF0Franklin County2.6 mi250 yd00
June 5, 2024EF0Delaware County0.3 mi50 yd00
April 17, 2024EF1Delaware County0.9 mi100 yd00
March 14, 2024EF1Delaware County35.4 mi600 yd00
March 14, 2024EF2Union County19.5 mi600 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Franklin County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning179September 10, 2026
Flood Advisory158September 12, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory69March 2, 2026
Wind Advisory60March 15, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory57September 13, 2026
Freeze Warning44November 8, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch43September 5, 2026
Flood Watch42September 20, 2026
Frost Advisory36November 9, 2026
Flood Warning33August 20, 2026

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