The February 18, 1992 tornado

F4Van Wert County, Ohio

An F4 tornado on a 2.8-mile path that injured 6. It was one of 2 tornadoes recorded in the U.S. that day.

Watch how it happened

F4 tornado · February 18, 1992

How it happened

Follow the tornado’s recorded path from touchdown to lift-off.

About this replay
Distance travelled—Historical replay — even pace
Distance—of 2.8 miles
Now in—
RatingF4

The tornado

Rating
F4
Fujita scale
Path length
2.8 mi
Width up to 40 yards
Killed
0
Along the whole path
Injured
6
Along the whole path
Date and time
Tuesday, February 18, 1992
5:10 PM EST
That day
2
tornadoes in the U.S.; more on this date

Counties on its path

Storm Prediction Center severe weather database. Path drawn as a straight line from the recorded start to end point.