Dayton weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Dayton, OH right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Dayton as part of Montgomery County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Dayton
133 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Dayton since 1950, killing 38 people and injuring 1,556. The most recent was on July 19, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Dayton
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 1974 | F5 | Greene County | 31.3 mi | 533 yd | 36 | 1150 |
| September 20, 2000 | F4 | Greene County | 9 mi | 500 yd | 1 | 100 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF4 | Montgomery County | 18.2 mi | 1,050 yd | 0 | 166 |
| May 10, 1969 | F3 | Butler County | 54.5 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 25 |
| November 22, 1992 | F3 | Preble County | 20 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 21 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2025 | EF0 | Clark County | 0.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 2, 2025 | EF0 | Warren County | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 30, 2025 | EF0 | Warren County | 3.1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 24, 2024 | EF0 | Preble County | 1.4 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 7, 2024 | EF0 | Warren County | 0.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Montgomery County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 181 | September 21, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 119 | September 21, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 67 | March 2, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 65 | March 15, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 61 | October 12, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 46 | October 18, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 46 | August 11, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 38 | September 20, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 31 | October 19, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 29 | June 18, 2026 |
About Dayton
- Population: 136,346 (2024 estimate)
- County: Montgomery County
- State: Ohio