Storm data and unusual weather phenomena
Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena
Time Path Path
Local/ Length Width
Location Date Standard (Miles) (Yards)
OHIO East
Tuscarawas County
Sugar Creek 22 0000EST
Barn roof blown off. Trees blown
down.
Tuscarawas County
5 NE Newcomerstown 22 1400EST
Trees and power lines blown down.
Monroe County
Woodsfield 22 1410EST
Trees down along SR 26.
Columbiana County
Salem 22 1420EST
Carroll County
Dellroy 22 1430EST
Trees down.
Muskingum County
Zanesville 22 1435EST
Harrison County
Cadiz 22 1445EST
Numerous trees down county-wide.
Jefferson County
Dillonvale 22 1505EST
Several trees and power lines blown
down. 400 customers lost electricity.
Carroll County
Carrollton 22 1510EST
Trees down.
Belmont County
Martins Ferry 22 1515EST
Trees blown down in Martins Ferry.
Other trees and power lines down near
Piedmont Lake. 245 customers lost
electric power.
Tuscarawas County
Dover 22 1558EST
Coshocton County
Warsaw 22 1625EST
Numerous trees down along SR 36 and
SR 83.
Tuscarawas County
New Philadelphia 22 1630EST
1644EST
Crooked Run overflowed and flooded
Ragersville Rd and Crooked Run Rd.
Carroll County
Malvern 22 1645EST
1655EST
Roads flooded in Harrison Twp, Rose
Twp, and Brown Twp.
Muskingum County
5 SW Zanesville 22 1650EST
1800EST
SR 555 was flooded at 550 PM EDT. By
610 PM EDT, several roads were flooded
in southwestern Muskingum County,
between Zanesville and Fultonham.
Tuscarawas County
5 SW Dover 22 1700EST
Numerous trees and power lines down.
Carroll County
Carrollton to 22 1705EST
5 N Carrollton
65 mph gust (57 kt) reported by skywam
spotter. Trees blown down along SR 39.
Noble County
5 N Caldwell 22 1705EST
Trees and power lines down.
Columbiana County
Leetonia 22 1720EST
Jefferson County
Connorville 22 1725EST
Numerous trees down along SR 150, near
Buckeye Local High School.
Harrison County
Countywide 22 1730EST
Numerous trees down county-wide.
Tuscarawas County
New Philadelphia 22 1800EST
1930EST
Many basements and roads flooded.
Tuscarawas County
New Philadelphia 22 1912EST
23 0015EST
Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia
rose above flood stage (7 ft) at 812
PM EDT on 22nd. It crested at 7.45 ft
at 10 PM EDT on 22nd, and fell below
flood stage at 115 AM EDT on the 23rd.
Guernsey County
North Salem 28 1615EST
Muskingum County
Nashport 28 2102EST
OHIO, North
Morrow County
Shauck 01 1530EST
A wind gust estimated at 60 mph brought
down two large trees. Penny size hail
was also observed.
Richland County
Bellville 01 1545EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Marion County
La Rue 03 0227EST
04 0500EST
The Scioto River at LaRue flooded from
the early morning hours of the 3rd
through the early morning hours of the
4th. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. The
river crested during the afternoon on
the 3rd. No injuries or significant
damage was reported during this event.
Seneca County
3 NE Tiffin 03 1500EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Crawford County
Bucyrus 03 1537EST
Severe thunderstorm winds took down a
portion of a barn roof. Several tree
limbs were also down.
Crawford County
Chatfield 03 1537EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Crawford County
2 N North Robinson 03 1615EST
Nickel size hail was observed.
Morrow County
Shauck 03 1640EST
Nickel size hail was observed. A
large limb was also reported down.
Morrow County
3 NW Chesterville 03 1700EST
Quarter size hail was observed.
Marion County
Prospect 04 2315EST
05 1250EST
The Scioto River at Prospect went
into flood shortly after midnight on
the 5th, and remained above flood
stage until the early afternoon hours.
Flood stage is 9.0 feet. The river
crested around 9.1 feet during the
morning hours.
Seneca County
Republic 08 1825EST
Penny size hail was observed. A large
tree was also reported down from the
thunderstorm.
Crawford County
New Washington 08 1840EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Richland County
Mansfield 08 1908EST
Quarter size hail was observed.
Morrow County
Iberia 08 1915EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Richland County
Butler 08 1930EST
A large tree and a large limb was
reported down.
Crawford County
Northeast Portion 08 2000EST
2130EST
Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy
rains on the northeastern portion of
Crawford County. Radar estimated that
up to two inches of rain fell between
7 and 8 p.m. in this area. State Routes
98 and 602 had to be closed south of
New Washington because of flooding.
Wood County
Bloomdale 18 1745EST
Three large trees and six large limbs
were reported down.
Lorain County
Lorain to 19 1440EST
Avon Lake 1455EST
Two trees were reported down in Lorain
and Avon Lake.
Cuyahoga County
Westlake 19 1514EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Lucas County
Toledo 19 1520EST
Nickel size hail was observed.
Cuyahoga County
Valley View 19 1530EST
Several trees were reported down.
Lake County
Willoughby Hills 19 1535EST
Two trees were reported down. Power
lines were also taken down from the
fallen trees.
Geauga County
Chesterland to 19 1545EST
Montville 1555EST
Numerous trees were reported down
across the northern part of the
county.
Ashtabula County
Hartsgrove to 19 1608EST
Orwell 1615EST
A few trees were reported down.
Trumbull County
Champion Hgts 19 1610EST
Several trees and power lines were
reported down.
Lucas County
Sylvania 19 1640EST
Nickel size hail was observed.
Geauga County
1 S Chardon 19 1645EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Ottawa County
1 NW Oak Harbor 19 1645EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Lucas County
Toledo 19 1648EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Lucas County
Pt Place 19 1651EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Ottawa County
Oak Harbor 19 1653EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Ottawa County
Oak Harbor 19 1703EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Wood County
Custar 19 1728EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Ottawa County
Port Clinton 19 1750EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Wood County
Rising Sun 19 1750EST
Quarter size hail was observed.
Erie County
Sandusky 19 1804EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Sandusky County
6 E Vickery 19 1805EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Seneca County
2 NE Fostoria 19 1807EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Erie County
Sandusky 19 1815EST
Numerous large limbs were reported
down.
Erie County
Sandusky 19 1828EST
Nickel size hail was observed.
Erie County
7 S Sandusky 19 1843EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Lorain County
Elyria 19 1848EST
1852EST
Hail was initially observed as penny
size, but continued to increase to
quarter size before ending.
Erie County
Kimball 19 1850EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Wyandot County
3 W Upper Sandusky 19 1905EST
Nickel size hail was observed.
Huron County
Norwalk 19 1910EST
A few large limbs were reported down.
Cuyahoga County
Westlake 19 1925EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Lorain County
North Ridgeville 19 1925EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Lake County
Painesville 19 1950EST
Two trees were reported down.
Geauga County
Chesterland to 19 2005EST
Welshfield 2015EST
A few large limbs were reported down.
Crawford County
East Portion 21 0900EST
1300EST
Thunderstorms dumped two to three
inches of rain on eastern Crawford
County during the morning of June
21st. Severe flooding occurred in the
New Washington and Crestline areas.
Several roads including State Routes
602, 598 and 96 were flooded by as
much as three feet of water. Severe
flooding was also reported along
Connely Road west of New Washington
where several cars became stranded in
flood waters over three feet deep.
Five houses were damaged northwest of
Crestline along State Route 598. At
least one of the houses had water
flowing through the ground floor.
Numerous other houses in the county
sustained damage from basement
flooding.
Lucas County
Countywide 21 1905EST
22 0115EST
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rainfall on Lucas County during the
evening hours of June 21st. Rainall
rates with the stronger storms exceeded
3 inches per hour. A peak rainfall
total of 7.25 inches was measured near
the University of Toledo. Other totals
from across the county included: 5.15
inches in West Toledo; 5.01 inches in
Richfield Township; 4.06 inches in
downtown Toledo and 2.72 inches at
Toledo Express Airport. Most of this
rain fell between 7 and 10 p.m., and a
spotter in West Toledo measured 3.4
inches of rain between 7 and 8:30 p.m.
Devastating flash flooding occurred
across the county with Toledo, Maumee
and Sylvania especially hard hit.
Roads and streets throughout the county
were turned into rivers. Hundreds of
vehicles became stranded in the flood
waters and emergency responders
performed dozens of boat rescues.
Shantee Creek left it's banks causing
extensive damage along Crawford and
Poinsetta Avenues. Many stores at the
Franklin Park Mall and dozens of homes
nearby were damaged by flooding after
a drainage ditch along Monroe Street
(State Route 51) overflowed.
Floodwaters in these areas were
reported to be several feet in depth.
Extensive damage was also reported on
Longwood Avenue. Dozens of roads and
streets bad to be closed with many of
them under as much as four feet of
water. Two homes were destroyed in
Lucas County during this event with 125
homes sustaining major damage and
around 200 homes suffering minor damage.
An additional 1,000 homes sustained
damage from basement or nuisance
flooding. The City of Toledo alone
spent over $250,000 responding to this
event. Local officials stated that this
was the worst flooding seen in the area
since July 4th, 1969.
Ottawa County
Countywide 21 1930EST
22 2000EST
Thunderstorms dumped as much as 8 to
10 inches of rain on portions of
Ottawa County on June 21st and 22nd.
Widespread flooding occurred across
the county as runoff from this heavy
rain made it into area streams and
rivers. At the peak of the flooding,
much of the county was under standing
water. Numerous roads had to be closed
because of flooding. Hundreds of homes
sustained damage during this event.
Initial estimates indicate that as
much as 20 percent of the soybean crop
in the county was destroyed by
flooding. Local officials stated that
flood damage in the county was the
worst since July 4th, 1969.
Wood County
North Portion 21 2038EST
22 0030EST
Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy
rains on much of Wood County during
the evening hours of June 21st. The
heaviest rains fell on the
northern two tiers of townships.
Spotters in Haskins measured 4.5
inches of rain with 4.0 inches
recorded in Perrysburg and
2.50 inches at North Baltimore.
Most of this rain fell between 7 and
9 p.m. Significant street and lowland
flooding was reported in the
Perrysburg and Lake Township areas.
Several roads had to be closed
because of flood waters over two feet
deep. Further south, nuisance flooding
occurred in and around Bowling Green.
At least three buildings on the
Bowling Green State University
campus sustained flood damage.
Hundreds of homes in the county
experienced basement flooding.
Ottawa County
Countywide 21 2130EST
22 0030EST
Thunderstorms dumped very heavy rains
on Ottawa County during the evening
hours of June 21st. The rain began
around 7 pm with rainfall rates
later in the evening exceeding three
inches per hour. Rainfall totals from
the storm ranged from 6 to 8 inches
in the Port Clinton area with
slightly lesser amounts further east
and south. Widespread flash flooding
occurred across the county. The
flooding was especially bad in Port
Clinton where firefighters rescued
15 motorists from their stranded
vehicles between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m.
Floodwaters over three feet deep were
reported in many locations in the
city. At the peak of the event, flood
waters on Buckeye Boulevard were over
four feet deep. Extensive flooding
occurred on the ground floor of a
local hospital. Several apartment
buildings were also flooded in the
city requiring the evacuation of
dozens of residents. Flooding
elsewhere in the county closed
a couple dozen roads. Dozens of
homes and businesses sustained
significant damage from flooding that
made it into their ground floors.
Several hundred more homes sustained
lesser damages, mainly from basement
flooding. Local officials stated
that this was the worst flooding seen
in the county since the historic
flood and severe weather episode of
July 4th, 1969.
Erie County
Countywide 21 2215EST
22 0145EST
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rains on Erie County during the
evening of June 21st. Rainfall
rates with the stronger storms
exceeded three inches per hour.
As much as 7 to 9 inches of rain
fell on Perkins Township with 4 to 6
inches over the remainder of
the county. Most of this rainfall
fell between 8 and 11 p.m.
Devastating flash flooding occurred
across the county as result of this
rainfall. Perkins, Milan, Huron and
Margaretta Townships were the
hardest hit by the flooding. Rapid
rises in water levels occurred in
the county forcing the closure of
dozens of roads and streets.
Hundreds of people had to be
evacuated from flood prone areas.
The flooding was especially bad
along Pike Creek in Perkins Township
which quickly left it's bank.
Flooding also occurred
along Mills Creek near Sandusky with
several roads in the city flooded by
two to three feet of water. The
flooding worsened after
daybreak on the 22nd as runoff from
the heavy rains on the 21st made
it's way into the larger creeks and
rivers. Local officials stated that
this flood event was the worst in
the county since the July 4th, 1969.
See the accompanying flood event
write-up for damage estimates and
more details on the damage.
Lorain County
Countywide 21 2255EST
22 0400EST
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rains on Lorain County during the
late evening hours of June 21st and
early morning hours of the 22nd.
Rainfall rates with the stronger
storms approached 3 inches per hour.
A peak rainfall total of 6.5 inches
was reported in Vermilion with 4
inches of this total falling between
9 and 11 p.m. Other rainfall totals
from across the county included: 5.12
inches at Findlay State Park south
of Wellington, 4.65 inches in Canton
Township and 3.42 at the Lorain
County Airport near Elyria. Flash
flooding occurred as runoff from
this rain made it's way into the
area streams and rivers. Many roads
had be closed because of flooding.
Over three feet of fast flowing
water was reported on State Route
511 just south of Rochester. Other
streets and roads in the county
had to be closed as well, especially
in the northwest corner of the
county. Dozens of homes sustained
damaged from basement or nuisance
flooding.
Huron County
Countywide 21 2300EST
22 0715EST
Thunderstorms dumped torrential rains
on Huron County during the late
evening hours of June 21st and early
morning hours of the 22nd. Widespread
and devastating flash flooding
occurred as a result of this rain.
Damage in the county was the worst
since the storms of July 4th, 1969.
Between 5 and 9 inches of rain fell
on much of the county. Cooperative
observers in Norwalk measured a
storm total of 5.70 inches with a
spotter report just south of town of
6.66 inches. Other reports included
6.0 inches in New London and 4.20
inches in Fitchville. Most of this
rain fell in a three to four hour
period. Runoff from this rain caused
area streams and rivers to quickly
rise. By 3 a.m. evacuations were
under way in Norwalk where flood
waters around two feet deep were
already being reported on the
ground floors of several homes.
Evacuations were also conducted near
Clarksfield around the same time.
Many of these evacuations were
conducted by boat. Water levels
continued to rise as daybreak
approached. Dozens of roads in the
county were washed out or flooded
with water in some areas several
feet deep. Dozens of vehicles became
stranded in the flood waters and
many motorists had to be resuced by
emergency personnel. The Norwalk area
was especially hard hit. By 8 am on
the 22nd, the city had effectively
been cut in half by the flooding with
Linwood Avenue the only accessible
north/south route still open.
Evacuations continued through the
morning hours of the 22nd with
residents along Elm Street evacuated
after daybreak. Water Steer and
Benedict Avenue were also hard hit
with homes and business heavily
damaged or destroyed. Significant
flooding also was reported in New
London where over 100 homes were
damaged by flooding. See the
accompanying flood write up for more
damage estimates and information.
Crawford County
Northeast Portion 21 2330EST
22 0115EST
Thunderstorms redeveloped over
Crawford County during the late
evening hours of June 21st. One
to three inches of rain fell on
much of the county during a two
hour period. With streams and
rivers already full and the
ground still saturated from heavy
rains earlier in the day, flash
flooding resumed over portions of
the county. Flood waters over
three feet deep forced the closure
of State Routes 58 and 602 in
the northeastern corner of the
county. Homes in the area were
again inundated by flood water. The
flooding also severely impacted
the crops in the county with
projected yields reduced
significantly in some areas.
Seneca County
West Portion 21 2330EST
22 0200EST
Thunderstorms dumped 1 to 2 inches of
rainfall on the western half of
Seneca County during the evening
hours of the 21st on ground already
saturated from flooding earlier in the
day. Cooperative observers in Tiffin
measured 3.33 inches of rain on the
21st with 2.39 inches measured by
spotters in the eastern portion of
county. Widespread lowland and urban
flooding occurred as streams and
creeks quickly left their banks. The
street flooding was especially bad in
Fostoria where an underpass was
flooded by more than four feet
of water. Numerous other roads and
streets were also closed because of
flooding. Dozens of homes sustained
damage from basement and nuisance
flooding. Crop losses because of
flooding were also substantial.
Sandusky County
Countywide 22 0000EST
0500EST
Thunderstorms dumped torrential rains
on Sandusky County during the evening
hours of June 21st and early morning
hours of the 22nd. Rainfall rates
with the stronger storms approached
three inches per hour. Rainfall
totals for the event include: 7.5
inches in northeastern Townsend
Township; 5.0 inches at Woodville;
4.5 inches north of Fremont; 4 inches
in Clyde and 3.5 inches in Lindsey,
Widespread flash flooding occurred
in the county as a result of this
heavy rain. Flooding was reported in
Fremont with many streets flooded
with 2 to 3 feet of water. Residents
of an apartment complex in Fremont
were evacuated after flooding
occurred on the ground floor of their
building. A YMCA building nearby was
also heavily damaged. Thirty homes
along Clinton Street were damaged by
flooding. Dozens of other homes and
businesses were damaged in Fremont by
basement or nuisance flooding.
Flooding was also bad in the portion
of Bellevue in Sandusky County. Homes
along Attwood Terrace were flooded
and residents began evacuating around
1 a.m. on the 22nd. Over a dozen
vehicles were stranded by flooding in
Bellevue alone. Extensive flooding was
also reported in Woodville, Clyde and
in Riley and Townsend Townships. Many
roads had to be closed because of
flooding. Damage to roads occurred at
several locations in the county. Local
officials stated that this flooding
was the worst seen in the county since
July 4th, 1969.
Ashland County
North Portion 22 0145EST
0730EST
Thunderstorms dumped torrential rain
on the northern part of Ashland County
during the late evening hours of June
21st and early morning hours of June
22nd. As much as 4 to 6 inches of rain
fell in the Sullivan area with 3 to 4
inches reported at Polk. Nankin,
Nova and Savannah. Several roads had
to be closed because of flooding. U.S.
Route 224 had to he closed near
Sullivan after a drainage ditch
flooded. A home nearby was destroyed
around 3:30 a.m. after flood waters
two to three feet deep accumulated
around the house and caused a basement
wall to fail, One person in the home
had to rescued by emergency personnel.
A few gravel roads in the northern
tier of townships in the county were
partially washed out. Several homes
sustained damage from basement
flooding. Most of these were in and
around Sullivan. Crop losses in the
county are expected to be significant
as standing water was observed in many
fields.
Erie County
Countywide 22 0145EST
23 2000EST
Devastating and widespread flooding
developed in Erie County on June 22nd
as runoff from the heavy thunderstorm
rains that fell during the evening of
the 21st made it's way into area
streams and rivers. Initially much of
the flooding in the county was in
urban areas where water several feet
deep accumulated on streets and roads
as a result of overwhelmed storm
sewers and drainage ditches. But
after the rain quit, this flooding
diminished during the early morning
hours of the 22nd. The improvement in
conditions was short lived as runoff
caused area streams and rivers to
quickly rise as daybreak on the 22nd
approached. By 5:30 a.m. evacuations
were being conducted along the Huron
River near Milan. Evacuations in
Perkins Township began around 7:30
a.m. and by early afternoon residents
in the Milan Township community of
Franklin Flats were being evacuated.
In Perkins Township, Pipe Creek
left it's banks flooding six streets
in the Lakeland Subdivision, Terrace
Court Mobile Home Park and
Searsville. Fifty homes on these
streets were evacuated after flood
waters reached three to four feet in
depth. A total of 75 people had to be
rescued by boat in this area.
Franklin Flats was also devastated by
flooding as the Huron River rose from
a stage of 6.5 feet just after
midnight to 23.95 feet around 2 pm on
the 22nd. Much of this rise occurred
after 9 a.m. At least half of the
homes in Franklin Flats were
heavily damaged by the flooding.
Flooding along the Vermilion River
resulted in several homes being
evacuated along Riverside Drive
in Vermilion. Three piers and several
boats in this area were washed out
into Lake Erie. A total of 20 homes
were destroyed by flooding in Erie
County with 25 homes suffering major
damage and 79 more with minor damage.
Several motorists has to be rescued
from stranded vehicles. In addition,
64 mobile homes in Terrace Court and
Franklin Fiats were heavily damaged.
Several hundred additional homes and
businesses sustained damage from
either basement or nuisance flooding.
A total of 573 people were
evacuated in the county by emergency
personnel. Damage to roads, culverts
and bridges was significant. Crop
losses in the county are expected
to he substantial as standing water
was reported over most of the county.
Local officials stated that this
flooding was the worst in the
county since the storms of July 4th,
1969
Lorain County
Countywide 22 0400EST
23 1800EST
Runoff from heavy thunderstorm rains
earlier in the night caused streams
and rivers in Lorain County to
rapidly rise. By mid-morning
evacuations were conducted along the
East Branch of the Black River in
both Lagrange and Carlisle Townships.
A total of ten homes were evacuated.
In Lagrange Township, four people had
to be rescued by boat from their
Vermont Road home. Evacuations were
conducted later in the morning in
Elyria as the Black River flooded the
Greenview Drive area. Water rose to
the second floors of 13 homes in this
neighborhood. At least one person had
to be rescued by boat from the roof
of his home. The Black River later
crested at 16.9 feet, well above the
flood stage of 9.5 feet. Tragically,
a 47 year old rescue diver was killed
while trying the rescue two teenagers
who drove their vehicle into an area
flooded by the West Branch of the
Black River. This occurred just
northwest of Wellington along Pitts
Road just after noon. The firefighter
was swept off his feet while wading
through three to four feet of swift
moving water. The firefighter was
tethered by a safety line, hut died
before he could pulled be from the
water by fellow rescuers. Around 25
homes were heavily damaged by
flooding in the county with several
dozen more sustaining lesser damages.
One home in Carlisle Township
sustained enough damage to be
classified as destroyed. Twenty eight
apartments, mostly in Carlisle
Township, were also damaged by the
flooding. State Routes 18, 511, 58
and 303 all had to be closed because
of flooding. A couple dozen other
roads and streets also had to be
closed. Hundreds of homes sustained
damage from basement flooding. Crop
losses in Lorain County are also
expected to be substantial as
standing water was observed over much
of the county.
Sandusky County
Countywide 22 0500EST
23 1800EST
Flooding continued in Sandusky
County well after the heavy rains
that caused flash flooding early on
June 22nd ended. Runoff from the
heavy rains caused rapid rises in
all of the streams and rivers in the
county on June 22nd. Both the
Sandusky and Portage Rivers went
into flood damaging many homes and
businesses. Several homes along
Riverview Avenue in Woodville were
damaged. Homes in Fremont also
experienced flooding. However,
perhaps the hardest hit part of the
county was northern Townsend Township
where 7.5 inches of rain fell.
Flooding along Pickerel Creek was
significant and two adults and a
child had to he rescued from their
car along U.S. Highway 6 near the
creek around noon on the 22nd. Homes
in Whites Landing had as much as
three feet of water on their ground
floors. Significant damage occured to
roads, bridges and culverts in the
county. Twenty roads remained closed
in the county as late as daybreak on
on the 23rd. Crop losses are expected
to he significant as standing water
covered much of the county. Flooding
in Sandusky County during this event
was the worst since July 4th, 1969.
Huron County
Countywide 22 0715EST
23 2000EST
Flooding continued to worsen in
Huron County on June 22nd even
after the heavy rains had ended,
The City of Norwalk was especially
hard hit as flooding from Norwalk
Creek affected much of the city.
Flood waters on Water and Elm
Streets rose to as much as 12 feet
in depth on the 22nd. Evacuations
continued throughout the clay as
water levels climbed. Additional
rainfall during the afternoon
further aggravated conditions.
Water levels finally receded on
the 23rd revealing the devastation
the flooding caused throughout the
county. Over a dozen homes in the
county were classified as being
destroyed with another 35 to 40
with major damage. Close to 200
homes were classified as having
minor damage with another 600 to
700 sustaining damage from
basement or nuisance flooding. Most
of these homes were in the Norwalk
area, although there were around
100 homes damaged in New London
from mostly basement flooding,
Seven business along Water Street
in Norwalk were heavily damaged
with another 20 to 25 businesses in
the area sustaining lesser damages.
Damages to the businesses along
Water Street alone topped
$1 million. At the peak of the
flooding, most of streets in the
southern half of Norwalk were
closed with around 35 roads and
highways elsewhere in the county
closed, Hundreds of people had to
be evacuated from their homes, many
by boat. Around 600 feet of
Lamereaux Road northwest of Norwalk
was washed out, along with portions
of Old State Road. Government
clean up costs and damage to
bridges, roads and culverts topped
$1.5 million in Huron County. Crop
losses because of flooding are
estimated to be around 30 percent.
At the peak of the flooding the
majority of the county was under
water. Local officials stated that
flooding during this event was the
worst since the July 4th, 1969.
Ottawa County
Countywide 22 1445EST
1930EST
Thunderstorms redeveloped along the
south shore of Lake Erie during the
afternoon of June 22nd and dumped a
second round of heavy rain on
portions of Ottawa County. With
streams and rivers already full and
the ground saturated from earlier
rains, flash flooding resumed in
the county. One to three inches of
additional rainfall was reported
during the afternoon bringing
24 hour totals to around 10 inches
in Port Clinton and 6 inches in
Elmore. Streets and roads in the
county once again became impassable
in many areas. Two adults and a
child had to be rescued from a
stranded vehicle. In addition to
the substantial properly losses
across the county, significant crop
damage also occurred. Initial
estimates indicate that as much as
20 percent of the soybean crop In
Ottawa County was destroyed by the
flooding on the 21st and 22nd.
Cuyahoga County
East Portion 22 1524EST
2100EST
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rainfall on much of Cuyahoga County
during the late afternoon and early
evening hours of June 22nd. With
the ground already saturated from
heavy rains the previous 24 hours,
flash flooding quickly developed.
The eastern and southern portions
of the county were especially hard
hit with significant damage
reported in Brecksville, Broadview
Heights, Parma, North Royalton and
Solon. Spotters in Solon measured
5.0 inches of rain between 3:30 and
7:30 pm. A spotter in Parma
reported a 24 rainfall total of
6 inches. Other storm totals
included: 5.20 inches in Solon;
4.55 inches in Oakwood; 4.39 inches
in Brecksville; 3.43 inches in
North Royalton and 3.02 inches in
Broadview Heights. Two to three
feet of water was reported on many
streets effectively turning them
into rivers. Dozens of motorists
had to be rescued from their
vehicles. In Indepedence, 21
passengers had to be rescued from
a scenic railway train after the
railroad's tracks became flooded.
In Brecksville, Chippewa Creek
turned into a raging torrent and
caused extensive damage in the
city. A lumberyard near the creek
saw much of it's inventory washed
away and around 450 homes in three
area were damaged with 50
sustaining major damage. Also in
Brecksville, a car was washed off
of a road and deposited on it's
side several hundred yards away.
As much as two to three feet of
water was reported on the ground
floors of homes in Independence. In
Parma, a sink hole 10 feet wide and
13 feet deep developed on State
Road (State Route 94). The City of
Parma spent over $1 million for
emergency response, street repairs,
materials and personnel. Around 200
homes, most of them east of State
Road were damaged in the city.
Several hundred homes and six
school buildings were damaged by
flooding in North Royalton. The
damage was even more widespread in
Broadview Heights and Solon. In
Broadview Heights, around 1800
homes were affected by flooding
with over 200 sustaining major
damage. Most of this damage was
north of State Route 82. Another
2000 homes were damaged in Solon.
Numerous roads and culverts in
these areas were washed out. At the
peak of the flooding, nearly two
dozen streets were impassable in
Solon alone. In Walton Hills, flood
waters were reported flowing over
guard rails lining streets.
Flooding in Cuyahoga County during
this event was unprecedented.
Nearly 4,000 homes, 475 businesses
and 21 public buildings in the
county were damaged by flooding.
Damage to public infrastructure
alone was in the millions. See the
accompanying flood write up for
information on the record flooding
that occurred along the Cuyahoga
River.
Geauga County
South Portion 22 1525EST
2100EST
Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy
rains on southern Geauga County
during the afternoon hours of June
22nd. This rain fell on top of
ground already saturated from heavy
rains the previous 24 hours. A
spotter in Troy Township measured
3.94 inches of rain on June 21st
and 22nd with most of this rain
falling between 3 and 8 p.m. on the
22nd. Streams and creeks throughout
southern Geauga County quickly left
their banks flooding several roads.
Both U.S. Route 422 and State Route
306 near Bainbridge had to be
closed. Residents of several homes
on Kenston Lake south of Bainbridge
had to be evacuated because of a
possible dam failure at the lake.
A lot of flooding was also
reported in Newbury Township after
several streams went into flood.
Dozens of homes in the county
sustained damage, mainly from
basement or nuisance flooding. No
significant structural damage was
reported.
Summit County
North Portion 22 1555EST
2130EST
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rains on the northern portion of
Summit County during the afternoon
hours of June 22nd. This rain fell
on ground already saturated from
heavy rains the previous 24 hours.
Radar estimated that 3 to 5 inches
of rain fell along and north of the
Ohio Turnpike during a two hour
period. A spotter in Twinsburg
reported over 5 inches of rain fell
in 75 minutes beginning around
4 p.m. Two day storm totals from
across the county included: 5.75
inches in Twinsburg; 3.30 inches in
Macedonia; 3.18 inches in Bath;
2.90 inches at Portage Lakes; 2.76
inches in Munroe Falls and 2.62 at
Akron Fulton Airport. Runoff from
this rain caused flash flooding to
quickly develop during the late
afternoon hours of the 22nd.
Extensive flooding was reported
near the intersection of the Ohio
Turnpike and State Route 21 in
Richfield Township. Roads in this
area were flooded by as much as two
feet of water and a hotel sustained
extensive damage from water flowing
through it's ground floor. A lot of
flooding was also reported north of
Peninsula and in Twinsburg. In
Twinsburg, flood water were as much
as four feet deep and at least four
motorists had to be rescued from
their vehicles. Dozens of homes in
Adams Park area were damaged by
flooding. Near Peninsula,
considerable damage was done to a
scenic railroad track. Later in the
evening, a ski resort along
Riverview Road was heavily damaged
by flash flooding. Dozens of roads
and streets in the northern half
of the county had to be closed
because of flooding. Several
hundred homes and businesses were
damaged, mainly by basement
flooding.
Stark County
South Portion 22 1640EST
2000EST
Thunderstorms dumped around 2
inches of rain on portions of Stark
County during the afternoon hours
of June 22nd. Most of this rain
fell in the less than 90 minutes
on ground already saturated from
heavy rains the previous 24 hours.
Two day rainfall totals from across
the county included: 3.16 inches in
Beach City; 3.10 inches in North
Lawrence; 3.02 inches in Osnaburg
Township; 2.98 inches in Genoa and
2.70 inches in Alliance. Rapid
rises in area streams and rivers
resulted from this rainfall and led
to flash flooding in several areas.
Most of the flooding was reported
in Pike, Tuscarawas and Canton
Townships. In Tuscarawas Township,
Wolf Creek and Pigeon Run left
their banks flooding several roads.
Nimishillen Creek and Bear Run
flooded in Canton and Pike
Townships causing some damage. Many
homes along these streams were
damaged by the rapidly rising flood
waters and several roads had to be
closed. Damage to the homes was
mainly from nuisance or basement
flooding and no significant
structural damage was reported.
Local officials estimate that there
could be some crop loss from
standing water.
Portage County
North Portion 22 1655EST
2030EST
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rains on Portage County during the
late afternoon and early evening
hours of June 22nd. Radar
estimated that as much as 3 to 5
inches of rain fell across the
northern portion of the county.
This rain fell on ground already
saturated from earlier rains.
Flooding was reported in Aurora
with dozens of homes in the
northern half of the city
sustaining damage from flooding.
Most of this was basement flooding
and no significant structural
damage was reported. Significant
street flooding also occurred in
Streetsboro. Near Ravenna, a stream
left it's banks and flooded much a
mobile home park near State Route
59. Several residents of the park
had to be evacuated. Many other
homes in the county also sustained
damages, mainly from basement
flooding.
Medina County
Countywide 22 1700EST
23 1200EST
Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy
rains on Medina County on June 21st
and 22nd. Runoff from this rain
caused streams and rivers in the
county to leave their banks during
the evening hours of the 22nd.
Widespread lowland flooding
occurred in the county. Around 10
roads had to be closed because of
flooding. Two day rainfall totals
from June 21st and 22nd included:
4.06 inches at Medina; 3.81 inches
at the Wadsworth Airport; 3.81
inches in Seville; 3.78 inches in
Spencer; 3.41 inches in Wadsworth
and 3.22 inches in Granger
Township. Dozens of homes in the
county sustained damage, mainly
from basement flooding. Crop losses
in the county are expected to be
significant as many fields in the
county were under standing water
for several days.
Cuyahoga County
Countywide 22 2100EST
23 2100EST
Runoff from the heavy rains on June
22nd caused rapid rises in all of
the streams and rivers in Cuyahoga
County. The Cuyahoga River at
Independence established a new
record high level by cresting at
23.21 feet during the early morning
hours of June 23rd. Flood stage at
Independence is 16 feet. Extensive
flooding occurred along the river
in both Valley View and
Independence. Hundreds of people
had to evacuated from their homes
in these locations. Significant
damage was done to homes and
business along the river with
damage along Canal Road especially
bad. Considerable damage was also
reported along the small streams
and creeks in county. Numerous
roads, bridges and culverts were
damaged by this flooding. Around
4,000 homes, 475 business and 21
public buildings were damaged by
flooding n Cuyahoga County on June
22nd and 23rd. This amount of
damage was unprecedented in the
county.
Lucas County
Berkey 21 1755EST
Several large tree limbs were
reported down.
Lucas County
Berkey 21 1811EST
Golfball size hail was observed.
Ottawa County
Countywide 21 1845EST
1855EST
Severe thunderstorms moved across
Ottawa County during the evening
hours of June 21st. A camper with
two people inside was overturned
in Port Clinton. No significant
injuries were reported. Numerous
trees and large limbs were reported
down across the county. A mobile
home was crushed by a fallen tree
and a car was also destroyed by a
tree. In Benton Township, several
buildings lost portions of their
roofs.
Wood County
Perrysburg 21 1854EST
Several trees were uprooted causing
damage to several homes. Utility
poles and wires were also reported
down from the thunderstorms.
Erie County
Sandusky 21 1930EST
A few large limbs were reported
down.
Wood County
Perrysburg 21 1944EST
A few trees were reported down. One
tree landed on a house and caused
some minor damage.
Lorain County
Vermilion On The Lk 21 1945EST
Severe thunderstorm winds were
estimated to be 50 knots.
Lucas County
3 W Maumee 21 2013EST
Quarter size hail was observed.
Cuyahoga County
Westlake 21 2015EST
One tree and a few large limbs
were reported down.
Sandusky County
Fremont 21 2015EST
A few large limbs were reported
down.
Lucas County
Sylvania 21 2017EST
Quarter size hail was observed.
Wood County
Tontogany 21 2017EST
Two large limbs were reported down.
Seneca County
Old Ft to 21 2050EST
Green Spgs 2059EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Wayne County
Wooster 21 2153EST
A house was struck by lightning
causing significant damage.
Wood County
Wood Co Arpt 21 2155EST
2200EST
A severe thunderstorm with winds
estimated to be at least 75 mph
caused extensive damage at the Wood
Bowling Green. One hangar was
completely destroyed and another
was heavily damaged. The two
hangars stored around eighteen
airplanes, twelve of which were
completely destroyed. Two flatbed
trailers parked near the airport
were thrown into an adjacent
playground and destroyed.
Hancock County
Findlay Arpt 21 2157EST
A 53 knot wind gust was measured
by an automated wind sensor at the
Findlay Airport.
Hancock County
Findlay Arpt 21 2205EST
Another wind gust of 53 knots was
measured by an automated wind
sensor at Findlay airport.
Seneca County
Bloomville 21 2210EST
A trained spotter estimated wind
gusts to be around 70 mph as
thunderstorms passed through the
area.
Crawford County
Tiro 21 2220EST
Several trees and large limbs were
reported down.
Huron County
Greenwich 21 2225EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Huron County
Plymouth 21 2230EST
A few trees and large limbs were
reported down throughout Plymouth.
Richland County
Plymouth 21 2230EST
A few trees and large limbs were
reported down throughout Plymouth.
Ashland County
2 S Hayesville to 21 2235EST
Loudonville 2300EST
Thunderstorm winds downed a few
trees and large limbs south of
Hayesville. Trees and limbs were
also reported down in the
Loudonville area.
Richland County
Mansfield Arpt 21 2239EST
A 68 mph wind gust was measured by
an automated wind sensor at
Mansfield Lahm Airport.
Ashland County
Ashland 21 2245EST
Nickel size hail was observed.
Holmes County
4 NW Nashville 21 2300EST
2310EST
Thunderstorm winds downed several
trees and large limbs in extreme
northwestern Holmes County. Two
buildings were leveled three miles
east of Loudonville along State
Route 3.
Wayne County
Wooster 21 2300EST
Numerous trees and large limbs
were reported down.
Holmes County
Fryburg to 21 2315EST
Winesburg 2320EST
A line of severe thunderstorms
moved across northeastern Holmes
County during the early morning
hours of June 22nd. Several
hundred trees and many utility
poles were toppled in Berlin, Paint
and Salt Creek Townships. Three
buildings at a factory on Township
Road 654 west of Winesburg were
heavily damaged. A home inside of
Winesburg was damaged and a barn
and garage were flattened near
Fryburg. Several homes and
buildings in the Berlin area also
sustained some damage.
Sandusky County
Clyde 21 2346EST
A few trees were reported down.
Ashland County
Sullivan 22 0050EST
A few large limbs were reported
down.
Marion County
La Rue 22 0145EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Sandusky County
Clyde 22 0200EST
A few trees were reported down.
Seneca County
Fostoria 22 0242EST
Several trees and utility poles
were reported down.
Ashland County
3 E Ashland 22 1240EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Stark County
Waynesburg 22 1330EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Wayne County
Wooster 22 1336EST
1338EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Seneca County
Bascom to 22 1358EST
Tiffin 1406EST
Hail ranging from quarter to penny
size was observed for several
minutes.
Medina County
Medina 22 1400EST
A few large limbs were reported
down.
Seneca County
Tiffin 22 1405EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Wood County
Pemberville 22 1408EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Stark County
Massillon 22 1409EST
Quarter size hail was observed.
Portage County
Ravenna 22 1410EST
Several tree limbs were reported
down.
Cuyahoga County
Broadview Hgts 22 1417EST
1420EST
A tree and a few large limbs were
reported down. Sandusky County
Helena 22 1425EST
Penny size hail was observed
Erie County
Sandusky 22 1428EST
Nickel size hail was observed.
Stark County
Lake Cable 22 1429EST
Penny size hail was observed in
Jackson Township,
Erie County
Sandusky 22 1430EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Mahoning County
Boardman 22 1432EST
Nickel size hail was observed.
Also, several large trees were
reported down.
Crawford County
Bucyrus to 22 1439EST
Galion 1444EST
Severe thunderstorms moved across
Crawford County during the
afternoon hours of June 22nd. A 71
mph wind gust was measured at the
Bucyrus Airport as the storms moved
through. Numerous trees from
Bucyrus to Galion were taken down,
along with utility poles and wires.
Four homes were damaged when trees
fell on them and several mobile
homes were blown off their
foundations causing major damage.
Also near Bucyrus, a barn was
knocked down, a gas pump was blown
over, and several cars at a
dealership were damaged by flying
debris. In Galion, several
buildings sustained minor damage.
Stark County
Waynesburg 22 1440EST
Nickel size hail was observed,
Geauga County
1 W Welshfield 22 1442EST
Quarter size hail was observed.
Marion County
Green Camp 22 1444EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Hancock County
Arlington 22 1445EST
Several trees and numerous large
limbs were reported down.
Stark County
Waynesburg 22 1448EST
Quarter size hail was observed.
Wyandot County
Upper Sandusky 22 1450EST
1455EST
Severe thunderstorms moved across
Wyandot County during the afternoon
hours of June 22nd and produced wind
gusts estimated to be around 70 mph.
Many trees and large limbs were downed
across the county. Utility poles and
lines were also reported down at
several locations. Many reports came
from the Upper Sandusky area where
several buildings sustained roof and
siding damage. Three semi trucks were
blown over on U.S. 23 in Upper
Sandusky.
Mahoning County
Boardman 22 1454EST
A few large limbs were reported down.
Mahoning County
Poland 22 1500EST
Nickel size hail was observed.
Mahoning County
Austintown 22 1505EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Seneca County
Tiffin 22 1505EST
A few large limbs were reported down.
Lorain County
Grafton 22 1506EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Marion County
Central Portion 22 1510EST
1515EST
Numerous trees were reported down
across central portions of the county,
including the city of Marion. In the
city of Marion, several homes were
damaged by fallen trees. One home
sustained severe wind damage as the
storms moved through, and a barn
was destroyed. Winds during this event
were estimated at around 70 mph.
Crawford County
Bucyrus 22 1515EST
A barn suffered extensive damage after
the roof was blown off. Numerous trees
were also reported down.
Summit County
Richfield 22 1525EST
A few trees were reported down.
Morrow County
Shauck 22 1535EST
Numerous large trees and limbs were
reported down.
Portage County
Mantua to 22 1538EST
Hiram 1540EST
Several trees were reported down.
Richland County
Mansfield Arpt 22 1540EST
A wind gust of 61 mph was measured at
the Mansfield Lahm Airport. Several
trees were downed in Mansfield.
Cuyahoga County
Brecksville 22 1545EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Knox County
Central Portion 22 1545EST
1555EST
Severe thunderstorms moved across
Knox County during the afternoon
hours of June 22nd. Damage was
reported from Fredericktown to Mt.
Vernon. Dozens of trees came down
in Fredericktown and several homes
suffered major damage from fallen
trees. There was also a report of
a barn heavily damaged during the
storm. In Mt Vernon, numerous
trees were reported down and
one house was damaged by a downed
tree. A car was crushed by another
fallen tree. Utility poles and
lines were downed at several
locations in the county with
approximately twenty thousand
customers affected by outages.
Downed trees and power lines also
forced several county and town roads
in and around Mt Vernon to be closed.
Medina County
Medina 22 1548EST
Quarter size hail was observed.
Richland County
Mansfield 22 1550EST
1600EST
Numerous trees were reported down,
and a barn was destroyed.
Lorain County
Wellington 22 1555EST
A few large limbs were reported down.
Summit County
Fairlawn 22 1556EST
Golf ball size hail was observed.
Ashland County
Countywide 22 1600EST
1610EST
During the late afternoon hours of
June 22nd, severe thunderstorms
moved across Ashland County and
caused extensive damage. The worst
damage resulted from straight line
winds caused by a downburst that
started east of Charles Mills Lake
and continued through the Mifflin
area to near Hayesville. Winds were
estimated to be greater than 80
mph. Up to a thousand trees were
downed along this path. Near
Mifflin, a 120 foot tall radio
tower was knocked down. Several
homes in Mifflin lost sections of
roof and three garages were also
destroyed. One of the homes was
damaged enough to be declared
uninhabitable. In Hayesville,
over half the the trees in the town
were blown down and many homes were
damaged. Numerous roads had to be
closed because of downed trees,
limbs and power lines. Across the
remainder of the county, trees and
power lines were reported down from
as far north as Polk to Loudonville
in the southeast corner of the
county. At least two homes were
damaged by fallen trees in
Loudonville. Thousands of people lost
power during this event.
Trumbull County
Kinsman 22 1600EST
Several trees were reported down.
Portage County
Ravenna 22 1610EST
Several power poles and wires were
reported down. One person was trapped
inside of a ear after a power line
fell on it. No injuries were reported.
Summit County
Akron 22 1610EST
A tree and large limb was reported
down.
Wayne County
Countywide 22 1620EST
1630EST
Hundreds of trees, large limbs,
utility poles and power lines were
reported down across the county as
severe thunderstorms moved across
Wayne County during the late afternoon
hours of the 22nd. Damage in the City
of Wooster was especially bad with many
homes damaged by fallen trees. At least
20,000 homes lost power as a result of
the storms. It took several days for
power to be restored to all areas. Many
roads in Wooster and elsewhere in the
county had to be closed because of the
fallen trees and power lines. A
country club in Wooster spent nearly
$100,000 cleaning up 189 downed trees
on it's property. Near Dalton, a home,
barn and silo were damaged by
thunderstorm winds. Tree damage in
Wooster was as extensive as that seen
after a tornado hit the city on
November 12th, 2003.
Holmes County
Mt Hope to 22 1630EST 6 100
Winesburg 1640EST
During the late afternoon hours of
June 22nd, a severe thunderstorm
moved across eastern Holmes County
and produced a tornado. This tornado
touched down at 5:30 pm just west of
Mt Hope and tracked east through
Winesburg and then exited the county.
The tornado had a damage path in
Holmes County roughly six miles in
length and 50 to 100 yards in width.
The majority of the damage was
classified as F1, but there were
several areas of F2 damage evident.
Along the path, numerous structures
were damaged and hundreds of trees
toppled or snapped. A barn was
heavily damaged near where the
tornado first touched down. Two
houses nearby sustained siding and
roof damage. A home on State Route
241 just outside of Mt. Hope was
destroyed and several buildings at a
factory in Mt. Hope sustained major
damage. Metal roofs were torn off of
these factory buildings with debris
found as far as a mile away. Wooden
beams from the buildings were thrown
and pierced metal garage doors. Empty
box trailers were overturned and
one box trailer was even torn from
its frame. The tornado continued east
from Mt Hope and damaged several more
homes on it's way to Winesburg. One
house had it's second floor torn off.
A second factory near Winesburg lost
large sections of roof. In Winesburg,
a few homes sustained roof damage.
The tornado continued into Tuscara
was County and caused damage there.
Later, the same parent thunderstorm
produced another tornado west of
Waynesburg in southeastern Stark
County.
Stark County
Countywide 22 1640EST
1710EST
A line of severe thunderstorms moved
east across Stark County during the
early evening hours of June 22nd and
caused extensive damage. In addition
to straight winds estimated to be
nearly 70 mph, this line of storms
produced two tornadoes in Stark County.
The tornadoes and straight line winds
combined to destroy or heavily damage
around 50 homes. Another 125 homes
sustained minor damage. A 17 year boy
was killed around 5:40 p.m. in Sugar
Creek Township after the tent he was
in was struck by a falling tree. A
second boy inside the tent was injured.
This incident occurred at a hunting
club on Lawndell Road SW. Every
township and municipality in the
reported damage during this event. As
many as 2,000 trees and limbs were
downed in the county. In addition to
the damage done to homes and
businesses, dozens of cars were also
damaged by fallen trees. Pike, Sandy,
Sugar Creek and Bethlehem Townships
were especially hard hit. Local
officials stated that nearly every
road in Pike Township was blocked by
fallen trees or limbs after this line
moved through. M17UT
Stark County
1 W Brewster to 22 1645EST 4 75
Navarre 1655EST
A Fl tornado touched down just west of
Brewster at 5:45 p.m. on June 22nd.
This tornado tracked to the east
northeast and finally lifted near
Navarre. This tornado had a damage path
roughly four miles in length and 50 to
75 yards in width. Extensive damage
was done in Brewster, especially on the
west side of the town. Five houses, two
garages and one car were destroyed on
West 4th Street with other homes
elsewhere in Brewster sustaining lesser
damages. Twelve mobile homes were also
destroyed or damaged enough to be
declared uninhabitable in Brewster. A
local utility company had roughly
$300,000 in damage and repair costs.
The tornado continued to Navarre and
finally lifted after damaging a few
more homes and buildings. It was
estimated that over a thousand trees
were downed along the damage path with
400 reported down in Brewster and
another 300 down in Navarre. Some
of this damage may have been caused
by straight line winds associated
with the parent thunderstorm. Most of
the structural damage along the path
was caused by toppled trees. The
City of Brewster alone spent $450,000
for clean up costs and repairs to
city property.
Trumbull County
Cortland to 22 1645EST
Fowler 1650EST
Thunderstorm winds downed several
trees and large limbs. A park pavilion
in Cortland was also blown down during
the storms.
Mahoning County
Canfield 22 1655EST
A few large limbs were reported down.
Stark County
2 E East Sparta to 22 1658EST 3.5 50
Waynesburg 1705EST
The same parent thunderstorm that
produced a tornado in northeastern
Holmes County spawned a second
tornado in southeastern Stark County.
A Fl tornado touched down east of
East Sparta around 5:58 pm. This
tornado moved east into Waynesburg
where it followed Lisbon Street
through the center of town and then
lifted. The tornado had a damage path
roughly three and a half miles
long and no more than 50 yards in
width. Hundreds of trees were downed
along the damage path. Many of these
trees were in Waynesburg where the
top floor of a three story building
in the downtown area was tore off. A
second building on Mill Street also
sustained significant damage. Other
buildings on the east side of the city
also sustained some damage. Twenty two
utility poles were snapped in the
Waynesburg area as well. Straight line
winds associated with the parent
thunderstorms may have contributed
to this damage.
Ashland County
3 S Mc Zena 22 1615EST
Straight line winds from a
thunderstorm downburst caused
considerable damage at a campground
south of McZena along the
Ashland/Holmes county line. Around
sixty trees and thirty one power poles
were reported down at the campground.
A pontoon boat was also flipped over.
Winds from this downburst were
estimated to be nearly 70 mph.
Holmes County
Lakeville to 22 1615EST
Holmesville 1627EST
Straight line winds from a thunderstorm
downburst caused considerable damage at
a campground along the Ashland/Holmes
county line west of Lakeville. Around
sixty trees and thirty one power poles
were reported down at the campground. A
pontoon boat was also flipped over. The
downburst continued east from the
campground and moved through the
Lakeville area where it downed
dozens of trees and damaged several
buildings. The damage path continued
east to Holmesville where four
apartment buildings and a business
lost large sections of roof. Several
hundred trees were downed in northern
Holmes County from this downburst which
produced winds estimated to be nearly
70 mph. Widespread power outages were
reported.
Mahoning County
North Jackson 28 1345EST
Penny size haft was observed.
Trumbull County
Masury 28 1412EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Wood County
Bowling Green 28 1620EST
Several large limbs were reported down.
Cuyahoga County
Mayfield Hgts 28 1732EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Lorain County
Avon Lake 28 1815EST
A few trees and utility wires were
reported down. In Avon Lake, a large
tree limb fell on a bicyclist. The
bicyclist sustained minor injuries and
was transported to the hospital.
Geauga County
Thompson 28 1825EST
Quarter size hail was observed.
Cuyahoga County
Bay Vig 28 1830EST
Two trees were reported down.
Ashtabula County
Rock Creek 28 1840EST
Walnut size hail was observed.
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland Hgts 28 1850EST
Several large limbs were reported down.
Wayne County
New Pittsburg 28 1851EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Holmes County
3 NE Loudonville 28 1855EST
1900EST
Penny size hail was observed, and
accumulated enough to cover the ground
before ending.
Cuyahoga County
Gates Mills 28 1912EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Lake County
Mentor 28 1925EST
1930EST
Quarter size hail was observed, and
lasted for several minutes accumulating
enough to cover the ground.
Lake County
Painesville 28 1939EST
Penny size hail was observed.
Geauga County
Montville 28 2005EST
2008EST
Penny size hail was observed. It lasted
for several minutes, accumulating
enough to cover the ground.
Ashtabula County
8 W Andover 28 2045EST
Penny size hail was observed
OHIO Northwest
Williams County
Edon 19 1610EST
1611EST
Williams County
2 E Montpelier 19 1613EST
1614EST
Defiance County
Ney 19 1650EST
1651EST
Defiance County
3 NE Ney 19 1659EST
1700EST
Paulding County
Antwerp 19 1719EST
1720EST
Defiance County
Ney 19 1720EST
1721EST
Paulding County
Paulding 19 1743EST
1744EST
Putnam County
Glandorf 19 1815EST
1816EST
Paulding County
2 S Paulding 19 1823EST
1824EST
Paulding County
1 SE Paulding 19 1835EST
1836EST
3 to 4 foot diameter tree blown down.
Paulding County
Grover Hill 19 1855EST
1856EST
Allen County
Harrod 21 0745EST
0746EST
A residence was struck by lightning,
cause a fire which spread through much
of the house, causing extensive damage
to the house and an attached garage.
Those in the home were able to escape
without injury. Damage is estimated
at around $80,000.
Allen County
Cairo 21 0800EST
0801EST
A empty barn was struck by lightning,
resulting in a fire which destroyed
the barn. An adjacent house suffered
heat damage to the siding but the
house, which was vacant, never caught
fire. Damage for both is estimated
at around $40,000.
Williams County
Bryan 21 1940EST
1941EST
Williams County
Countywide 21 2123EST
2124EST
Trees, tree limbs and power lines were
reported down across the county.
Defiance County
1 N Defiance 21 2136EST
2137EST
Henry County
2 N Hamler 21 2205EST
2206EST
Several large trees were blown down.
A barn door was also blown in.
Putnam County
Glandorf to 21 2225EST
Gilboa 2245EST
Numerous reports of hail ranging
from penny to quarter size were
received along State Route 694 from
Glandorf, into Ottawa and east to
Gliboa.
Paulding County
Antwerp 22 1329EST
1331EST
Van Wert County
2 E Willshire 22 1338EST 0.1 25
1339EST
Very brief touchdown near the
intersection of Harrison Willshire
Rd. and state route 81. Several
storage sheds, silos, grain elevators,
and trees sustained damage.
Van Wert County
Willshire 22 1340EST
1345EST
Widespread trees and power lines
down. All roads closed in town due
to being blocked by downed trees and
power lines. Numerous homes and
barns sustained structural damage,
both from wind, and from falling
trees. A grain elevator sustained
significant damage, and the
village's communication system was
destroyed.
Van Wert County
5 E Willshire 22 1343EST 0.1 25
1344EST
Brief touchdown near the intersection
of state route 81 and Glenmore Rd. A
garage sustained significant
structural damage. Total path length
was about 100 yards.
Van Wert County
Van Wert 22 1345EST
1350EST
Barn blown over. Several trees and
power lines down.
Van Wert County
5 S Convoy 22 1350EST
1355EST
Van Wert County
2 NE Venedocia 22 1358EST 0.1 25
1359EST
Very brief touchdown near the
intersection of Converse Rd. and
Landeck Rd. A well built shed was
destroyed in this area.
Allen County
Delphos 22 1405EST
1408EST
Numerous trees and power lines down
Allen County
Spencerville 22 1405EST
1408EST
Barn moved about 2 feet off the
foundation. Several trees and power
lines blown down.
Putnam County
Kalida 22 1405EST
1407EST
Several large trees down.
Allen County
1 E Lima to 22 1415EST
Lima 1416EST
Three tractor railers were blown
over on Interstate 75.
Allen County
Lima 22 1415EST
1420EST
Widespread tree and power line damage
throughout the city of Lima. Along a
strech of Shawnee Rd. from Fort Amanda
Rd. to Reed Rd., every power pole and
traffic signal was blown over,
completely blocking the road. The
roof of an automotive shop at
Jackson St. and Findlay Rd.
collapsed. Numerous homes and
businesses sustained roof damage.
About two thirds of Allen County
was without power. One person was
injured by a falling tree, and one
person was knocked over by the
wind and sustained minor injuries.
There were also up to 15 indirect
injuries from automobile accidents
during the storm.
Allen County
Lima 22 1415EST
1420EST
Roof collapsed at the Motel 6 on
Harding Highway. The south end of
the building sustained considerable
damage.
Allen County
3 E Lima to 22 1415EST
1 E Lima 1420EST
Three aircraft hangars destroyed.
About 17 airplanes and the Allen
County Sheriffs Office helicopter
were significantly damaged or
destroyed.
Allen County
3 E Beaverdam 22 1418EST 0.1 50
1419EST
Brief touchdown near the
intersection of U.S. route 30 and
Pevee Rd. The roof of one home was
destroyed, with another home
sustaining significant roof damage.
The tornado also resulted in crop
damage in the area.
Putnam County
Pandora 22 1420EST
1422EST
Several trees and power lines
blown down.
Allen County
Lima 22 1422EST
1427EST
Roof damage to a shopping center.
Widespread trees and power lines
down.
Allen County
Bluffton 22 1425EST
1428EST
Barn destroyed on Sugar Creek
Road. Thirty seven head of cattle
were trapped in the barn, eight
of which died.
Williams County
1 SW Bryan 27 1417EST
1418EST
Fulton County
Lyons 27 1515EST
1518EST
Tree Down
OHIO Southeast
Washington County
Marietta 04 1242EST
Washington County
Lowell 04 1249EST
Meigs County
Pomeroy 04 1336EST
Meigs County
Racine 04 1345EST
Vinton County
Ratcliffburg 22 1150EST
Morgan County
Pennsville 22 1310EST
Washington County
Reno 22 1400EST
Trees came down along Route 7.
Athens County
Coolville 22 1415EST
Perry County
Crooksville 22 1627EST
Morgan County
Deavertown 22 1645EST
Morgan County
Malta 22 1705EST
Vinton County
Mc Arthur 22 1745EST
Meigs County
9 N Portland 22 1900EST
Lawrence County
South Pt 22 2040EST
Vinton County
Zaleski 28 1730EST
Trees and large branches were blown
down.
OHIO Southwest
Darke County
Arcanum to 01 1615EST
Pitsburg 2000EST
Seven homes were flooded, with two
sustaining major damage. Four house
trailers were also flooded. A log
and corn fodder jam occurred as a
result of the heavy rain, causing
high water to flow over Bridge Oaks
Road.
Franklin County
Grove City to 01 1700EST
Groveport 2100EST
Numerous roads were flooded and
closed across the southern part of
Franklin County. Two boys were were
swept into Big Run Creek near Grove
City. They were later rescued.
Licking County
Pataskala 01 1750EST
2100EST
Roads were flooded and closed in
and around town.
Fayette County
Jeffersonville 01 1759EST
1803EST
Trees were downed.
Miami County
West Milton to 01 1800EST
Tipp City 2000EST
Several roads were flooded across
Monroe Township.
Madison County
6 SE London 0l 1910EST
1914EST
Two trees were knocked down.
Logan County
Bellefontaine 01 1954EST
2130EST
A few roads were flooded.
Darke County
2 NW Bradford 02 0545EST
1130EST
Water was up to 18 inches deep
across the intersection of
Horatio-Harris Cree and Zerber
Roads.
Auglaize County
St Marys 02 0640EST
1130EST
Several roads were flooded and
closed.
Mercer County
Montezuma 02 0640EST
1130EST
A few roads were flooded. Three
automobiles were washed off roads.
Shelby County
Russia 02 0640EST
1130EST
Roads were flooded. Several homes
had water in their basements.
Logan County
Russells Pt to 02 0655EST
Huntsville 1130EST
Several roads were flooded,
including State Route 274 near
Russells Point. A small tributary
of the Great Miami River overflowed
into a greenhouse and a building
carrying oil supplies along State
Route 117.
Champaign County
Mechanicsburg 02 0730EST
1130EST
A few roads were flooded.
Montgomery County
Centerville 02 0730EST
1130EST
Roads were flooded throughout
Washington Township.
Fayette County
3 NW Bloomingburg 02 1031EST
1130EST
The intersection of State Routes
38 and 734 was flooded.
Auglaize County
Wapakoneta 07 1554EST
1558EST
Darke County
Union City 07 1600EST
1604EST
Trees and numerous large limbs
were knocked down.
Auglaize County
4 SE Wapakoneta 07 1605EST
1609EST
Trees and power poles were
knocked down.
Miami County
Piqua 07 1650EST
1654EST
Shelby County
5 SE Sidney 07 1700EST
1800EST
A few roads were flooded.
Butler County
Oxford 07 1718EST
1721EST
A few trees were downed.
Champaign County
St Paris 07 1730EST
1734EST
One tree was knocked down. A large
tree limb fell onto an automobile,
causing minor damage.
Hamilton County
Lockland 19 1540EST
1543EST
Trees were knocked down.
Butler County
Middletown 19 1554EST
1558EST
A few large tree limbs were knocked
down.
Warren County
Lebanon to 19 1605EST
Butlerville 1615EST
Two trees were downed, including
one across the Lebanon Bike Trail.
A power pole was also blown over
near Butlerville.
Preble County
New Paris to 21 0518EST
West Alexandria 0530EST
Trees were downed across the northern
and central portions of the county.
Warren County
5 N Lebanon 21 0618EST
0622EST
A few trees were knocked down in
Clearcreek Township.
Auglaize County
2 W Waynesfield 21 1614EST
1618EST
Hocking County
Logan 22 1300EST
Ten people were injured, one
seriously, from a lightning bolt that
struck the outdoor pavillion they
were standing under. All ten
people survived.
Mercer County
Chattanooga to 22 1345EST
Rockford 1353EST
Two machine sheds were heavily
damaged, and several barns sustained
roof damage. A few large trees were
also downed.
Franklin County
Gahanna 22 1355EST
1359EST
Large tree limbs were downed.
Mercer County
3 E Rockford 22 1400EST 0.2 30
1403EST
A small tornado briefly touched down
near the intersection of US Route 127
and Shelley Road. A barn was destroyed
and a few trees were knocked down.
Darke County
Union City 22 1403EST
1407EST
Fairfield County
Pickerington 22 1405EST
1409EST
A few trees were knocked down.
Darke County
3 W Bradford 22 1413EST
1416EST
A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph
wind gust.
Miami County
Piqua 22 1413EST
1416EST
A gust of 60 mph was estimated with
the hail as well.
Auglaize County
St Marys to 22 1415EST
Wapakoneta 1430EST
Several houses sustained roof damage.
Trees and power poles were downed in
scattered locations from St Marys to
Wapakoneta. A few semi trailers were
blown over on Interstate 75 near
Wapakoneta. This was caused by a
possible downburst.
Auglaize County
Wapakoneta 22 1430EST 0.1 20
1433EST
A weak tornado touched down near the
intersection of US Route 33 and
Interstate 75. Several homes sustained
roof damage from the tornado.
Shelby County
Sidney to 22 1430EST
Port Jefferson 1438EST
Numerous trees and large limbs were
downed across the northern half of
the county. One tree fell on a vehicle
and another on a house in Sidney,
causing minor damage to both.
Hardin County
Ada to 22 1434EST
Dunkirk 1444EST
Two homes near the intersection of
US Route 68 and State Route 81
sustained damage, One of the houses
had its chimney blown off. The
second house had roof tiles blown
off of its garage. Several large
tree limbs were downed.
Logan County
Bellefontaine 22 1443EST
1445EST
A trained spotter estimated a 60
mph wind gust.
Champaign County
Countywide 22 1447EST
1457EST
Trees were downed.
Union County
Raymond to 22 1455EST
Richwood 1503EST
Trees were also knocked down across
the northern part of the county.
Delaware County
2 S Delaware 22 1530EST
1534EST
Several tents were blown down at
the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
Trees were also downed.
Preble County
3 N Camden 22 1531EST
1534EST
One home had its roof peeled off
by the thunderstorm winds.
Franklin County
2 W Westerville 22 1534EST
1538EST
Trees were knocked down a mile or
two south of the Polaris area.
Licking County
Newark 22 1540EST
1544EST
Several trees and large limbs were
downed.
Preble County
West Alexandria 22 1550EST
1554EST
A few trees were knocked down.
Butler County
Countywide 22 1600EST
1615EST
Numerous trees were downed.
Warren County
Waynesville 22 1619EST
1623EST
Trees were downed.
Greene County
3 S Bellbrook 22 1622EST
1626EST
Large tree limbs were knocked
down in Sugarcreek Township.
Montgomery County
Miamisburg 22 1623EST
1627EST
Trees and large limbs four to six
inches in diameter were knocked down
in Miami Township.
Clermont County
5 W Goshen 22 1634EST
1638EST
Several trees were downed in
Miami Township.
Highland County
Leesburg 22 1708EST
1713EST
Darke County
Union City 28 1720EST
1724EST
A few power poles were knocked down.
Mercer County
Maria Stein 28 1730EST
1733EST
Power poles were downed.
Auglaize County
Countywide 28 1800EST
1815EST
Trees were downed.
Warren County
Morrow 28 1800EST
A 16 year old boy was injured by a
lightning strike.
Shelby County
Anna 28 1810EST
1814EST
A few trees were knocked down.
Penny size hail also occurred.
Miami County
Countywide 28 1815EST
1830EST
Trees were knocked down.
Franklin County
Gahanna to 28 1955EST
Whitehall 2000EST
Several trees and large limbs were
knocked down.
OKLAHOMA, Eastern
Tulsa County
Tulsa 06 0435CST
Golfball size hail fell at the
Channel 6 studio in downtown
Tulsa.
Tulsa County
3 E Tulsa to 06 0437CST
4.2 ESE Tulsa 0445CST
A microburst occurred near
the fairgrounds. There was
extensive damage north to
south from 11th Street to
21st Street and from east to
west from Yale to the Broken
Arrow Expressway. Wind speeds
were estimated at 85 miles an
hour based on the damage. 1420
homes were damaged, two of
which received major damage as
large trees were blown down
onto them. At one time, 13,000
residents near the damaged area
were without power.
There was extensive roof damage
at the fairgrounds and several
rides at Bell's Amusement park
were damaged. The most notable
damage was the roof being
peeled back at the trade
center, the roof being stripped
to the sheet metal at the
exchange center, and the 80
year old Ferris wheel at Bell's
being destroyed. Two churches
near the fairgrounds received
roof damage.
There were four injuries for which
people were taken to the hospital.
All were considered minor.
Pushmataha County
7 N Sobol to 06 1525CST
5 E Sobol 1539CST
Choctaw County
8 NNE Ft Towson 06 1543CST
Choctaw County
8 NNE Ft Towson 06 1543CST
Thunderstorm winds estimated
at 70 miles an hour uprooted a
large tree and snapped several
others.
Tulsa County
Glenpool 12 0800CST
A fuel tank which contained 5 million
gallons of gasoline was struck by
lightning causing a fire. The fuel
tank was part of a tank farm near
Glenpool. 800,000 gallons of fuel
burned with much of the rest being
pumped out of the tank. The tank was
originally 48 feet tall and when the
fire was finally put out by covering
it with a chemical foam it stood at
20 feet tall. The fire started early
in the morning and was put out early
that evening. Residents from five
surrounding homes voluntarily
evacuated. Traffic on nearby Highway
75 was rerouted for a time.
Okfuskee County
3 S Paden 17 1624CST
1654CST
Okfuskee County
2 SE Paden to 17 1628CST
Boley 1644CST
Creek County
Kiefer 17 1705CST
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down
trees, one of which fell on a home
damaging it.
Tulsa County
Glenpool 17 1727CST
KOTV storm chasers estimated 60 mph
thunderstorm wind gusts.
Tulsa County
Owasso 17 1731CST
Tulsa County
Tulsa 22 1552CST
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70
miles an hour blew down a tree at
the OSU Tulsa campus.
OKLAHOMA, Extreme Southeast
Mccurtain County
5 W Hochatown 06 1530CST
Mccurtain County
Valliant 06 1605CST
Mccurtain County
2 E Valliant 06 1610CST
OKLAHOMA, Panhandle
Texas County
Goodwell 03 22000ST
Major crop damage reported from
large quantity of hail.
Beaver County
1 SSW Beaver 03 2320CST
Severe thunderstorms across the
central and eastern Oklahoma
panhandle produced hail which
damaged crops and also high winds.
No injuries were reported.
Cimarron County
15 NW Boise City 16 1320CST
Four inch diameter tree limbs broken.
Texas County
3 E Guymon 16 1650CST
Severe thunderstorms across the
western and central Oklahoma
panhandle produced high winds
which broke tree limbs and hail.
No injuries were reported.
Beaver County
Slapout 18 1914CST
Beaver County
6 SE Slapout to 18 1930CST 1 100
7 SE Slapout 1932CST
Official storm damage survey
indicates brief tornado touchdown
along East to West 0330 Road in
extreme southeastern Beaver county.
Beaver County
5 S Slapout 18 1937CST
Beaver County
5 S Slapout 18 1937CST
Severe thunderstorms across the
eastern Oklahoma panhandle produced
high winds and hail along with a
brief tornado in southeastern Beaver
county. The tornado caused damage to
power poles and snapped four to six
inch diameter tree limbs. Metal
roofing was entangled on a fence
and wrapped around frame from
outbuilding. Trees were sheared off
with one tree blown over. No injuries
were reported.
Cimarron County
11 W Boise City 21 1546CST
Cimarron County
Boise City 21 1605CST
Texas County
5 SE Tyrone 21 1724CST 0.2 50
1731CST
Landspout tornado based on video
footage with no damage or injuries
reported. Path length and path width
were estimated. The tornado remained
over open country.
Beaver County
2 W Turpin 21 1727CST 0.1 50
1735CST
Two landspout tornadoes on the ground
at the same time based on pictures.
The path length and path width were
estimated. There were no damage or
injuries reported. The tornadoes
remained over open country,
Beaver County
2 W Turpin 21 1727CST 0.1 50
1735CST
Two landspout tornadoes on the
ground at the same time based on
pictures. The path length and path
width were estimated. There were no
damage or injuries reported. The
tornadoes remained over open country.
Beaver County
Turpin 21 1730CST
Texas County
1 NE Adams to 21 1746CST 2 300
3.5 NE Adams 1756CST
An official storm damage survey was
made by the Texas County Emergency
Manager. One hog barn was severely
damaged and three homes sustained
significant roof damage. Also ...
two barns and a pickup with a
trailor hitched to the pickup were
damaged.
Texas County
6 NE Adams 21 1750CST
Thunderstorm wind damage to three
homes which was reported at the
intersection of Road 59 and Road M.
Beaver County
Turpin 21 1811CST
Texas County
7 E Hardesty 21 1840CST
1842CST
Texas County
6 ENE Adams 21 1845CST
Report of several power poles
blown down and irrigation towers
overturned. Severe thunderstorms
initiated along a surface trough
and frontal boundary across the
Oklahoma panhandle during the late
afternoon hours. The severe
thunderstorms produced large hail
... damaging winds ... and a few
landspout tornadoes. One tornado
just northeast of Adams caused
considerable damage but no
injuries were reported.
Cimarron County
Boise City 22 1825CST
Texas County
Goodwell 22 1930CST
Texas County
2 E Goodwell 22 1930CST
Texas County
2 E Goodwell 22 1935CST
Texas County
2 E Goodwell 22 1940CST
Texas County
5 W Guymon 22 1940CST
High winds overturned a
tractor-trailer.
Texas County
2 W Guymon 22 1941CST
Texas County
2 W Guymon 22 1945CST
Texas County
2 E Goodwell 22 1950CST
Texas County
2 E Goodwell 22 2000CST
Texas County
1 W Hooker 22 2005CST
Texas County
1 W Hooker 22 2010CST
Texas County
Hardesty 22 2015CST
High winds caused damage to
homes. Also ... street signs
... trees and power poles
were reported blown down.
Beaver County
Turpin 22 2040CST
Beaver County
Bryans Corner 22 2055CST
Severe thunderstorms across
the Oklahoma panhandle
produced damaging winds
during the evening hours.
No injuries were reported.
OKLAHOMA, Western,
Central and Southeast
OKZ004>048- Harper--Woods--Alfalfa--Grant
50052 --Kay--Ellis--Woodward--Major--
Garfield--Noble--Roger Mills--
Dewey-- Custer--Blaine--
Kingfisher--Logan--Payne--
Beckham--Washita--Caddo--
Canadian--Oklahoma--Lincoln--
Grady--Mcclain--Cleveland--
Pottawatomie--Seminole--
Hughes--Harmon--Greer--
Kiowa--Jackson--Tillman--
Comanche--Stephens--Garvin--
Murray--Pontotoc--Coal--
Cotton--Jefferson--Carter--
Johnston--Atoka--Love--
Marshall--Bryan
01 0000CST
30 2359CST
The drought continued to affect the
region during June. The drought
remained at severe to extreme
(D2-D3) levels throughout the
area during the month with the
worst conditions occurring in
western Oklahoma. The month of
June was the heart of the winter
wheat harvest which showed losses
to the wheat crop due to the
drought. The area had been
declared a federal disaster area
so that farmers and ranchers could
receive aid through loans. Only
53% of the acres of wheat planted
were actually harvested with the rest
of the acreage abandoned for loss.
The average amount harvested in a
year is usually about 75%. The
quality of the wheat crop was also
down with 23 bushels per acre
produced compared to a 45 year
average of 28.6 bushels per acre.
The amount per acre is the lowest
since 1995 and 1996. With the low
wheat production of crop actually
harvested and the amount of acres
that were abandoned, the total
monetary loss of the wheat crop due
to the drought was roughly estimated
at $150 million.
The winter wheat crop was not the
only aspect of the agriculture
community that was affected by
the drought. Pastures and hay
production continued to remain
low which affected ranchers and
farmers that raise livestock.
Farm ponds also continued to dry up.
With the lack of food and adequate
water, many farmers and ranchers
continued to sell part or all of
their herds. Those businesses that
rely on the harvest of crops were
also adversely impacted.
The lack of rainfall continued to
impact communities and outdoor
recreation activities and their
associated businesses. Additional
towns instigated some level of
water rationing in their
communities. Low lake, river, and
pond levels had also affected
fishing, swimming, and boating
activities. In some cases, the
lakes had receded enough that
boat docks and ramps were on dry
land. The low lake levels also
caused some parts of the lakes to
become dangerous to boaters due to
the lake bottom and the things
laying on them being closer to the
surface which had caused some
accidents.
The ongoing dry conditions also
caused an increase in fire danger
over the area, with much of the
vegetation beginning to cure again
after becoming green for a short
time in the spring. Several
wildfires occurred over the area
during the month of June.
Firefighters were able to contain
the fires causing only a few
hundred acres or less to burn per
fire.
Ellis County
8 WSW Arnett 04 0255CST
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Grant County
3 E Renfrow 10 1505CST
Kay County
Braman 10 1555CST
The roof of a local cafe was
partially blown off. A two
foot diameter tree was downed.
Tree limbs, 4-5 inches in
diameter, were also snapped.
Kay County
1 W Kildare 10 1708CST
Roger Mills County
Dempsey 16 1832CST
Roger Mills County
1 SSW Cheyenne 16 1838CST
Beckham County
8.5 NW Mayfield 16 1905CST
Roger Mills County
4 W Sweetwater 16 1905CST
Harmon County
5 WSW Hollis 16 1910CST
Roger Mills County
Cheyenne 16 1930CST
Harmon County
3 W Gould 16 1935CST
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Roger Mills County
Cheyenne 16 1935CST
Harmon County
3 W Gould 16 1940CST
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Harmon County
6 E Hollis 16 1940CST
Several pieces of farming
equipment were blown across
a field and through a fence.
Harmon County
Hollis 16 1945CST
Harmon County
Hollis 16 1945CST
A few power poles and many tree
limbs were downed. A few roofs
sustained minor damage.
Jackson County
1 NW Martha 16 2000CST
Power lines were downed.
Roger Mills County
9 E Dempsey 16 2000CST
Hail was reported covering the
ground near the intersection of
Dempsey Road and Highway 283.
Roger Mills County
2 E Herring Station 16 2010CST
Power lines were downed near
the river.
Roger Mills County
Herring Station 16 2015CST
Small hail was also reported.
Greer County
Mangum 16 2025CST
Some tree limbs were downed.
Greer County
6 SW Mangum 16 2039CST
A patio cover was blown apart.
Several small trees were also
downed.
Kingfisher County
5 S Reeding 16 2235CST
Power poles were downed.
Kiowa County
Lugert 16 2255CST
Kiowa County
(Hbr)Muni Arpt 16 2341CST
Wind gust was measured by file
KHBR ASOS near Hobart.
Canadian County
5 WNW El Reno 17 0010CST
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Oklahoma County
(Tik)Tinker Afb 17 0100CST
Wind gust was measured at Tinker
Air Force Base (KTIK).
Comanche County
Lawton 17 1333CST
Hail was observed on the southwest
side of town.
Tillman County
1 W Davidson 17 1339CST
Comanche County
Lawton 17 1346CST
Ellis County
Fargo 17 1349CST
Grady County
6 E Tabler 17 1359CST
Comanche County
3 S Cache 17 14000ST
Hail report gathered by the NSSL
Severe Hail Verification
Experiment (SHAVE).
Comanche County
1 W Lawton 17 1406CST
Stephens County
1 WSW Marlow 17 1410CST
Comanche County
Lawton 17 1412CST
Three inch diameter tree limbs
were downed.
Comanche County
4 NW Lawton 17 1415CST
Hail report gathered by the
NSSL Severe Hail Verification
Experiment (SHAVE).
Grady County
2 W Norge 17 1416CST
Grady County
2 W Norge 17 1417CST
Grady County
1 E Laverty 17 1424CST
Comanche County
3 SW Cache 17 1425CST
Hail report gathered by the
NSSL Severe Hail Verification
Experiment (SHAVE).
Comanche County
1 W Cache 17 1428CST
Hail report gathered by the
NSSL Severe Hail Verification
Experiment (SHAVE)
Comanche County
5 S Lawton 17 1428CST
Comanche County
Lawton 17 1432CST
Kiowa County
7 E Snyder 17 1505CST
Stephens County
Duncan 17 1513CST
A large tree was downed blocking
Highway 81.
Garvin County
Pernell 17 1515CST
Grady County
8 E Chickasha 17 151SCST
Caddo County
1 S Anadarko 17 1533CST
Cleveland County
Norman 17 1540CST
Wind gust was estimated by an
off-duty NWS employee on the
northwest side of town.
Pottawatomie County
3 SW Maud 17 1540CST
Caddo County
3.8 S Anadarko 17 1555CST
Caddo County
2 S Anadarko 17 16000ST
Hail report gathered by NSSL
Severe Hail Verification
Experiment (SHAVE).
Seminole County
3 NE Bowlegs 17 1605CST
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Seminole County
Cromwell 17 1617CST
Tree limbs, 1-2 inches in
diameter, were downed.
Garvin County
5 ENE Wynnewood 17 1620CST
Lincoln County
Prague 17 1638CST
Kingfisher County
10 W Kingfisher 17 18000ST
Garfield County
5 NNE Drummond 17 1825CST
A brief funnel cloud developed
near a cold front that was moving
across the area. This funnel
cloud may have briefly reached the
ground as a landspout, but no
damage was reported.
OKZ020 Payne
18 1745CST
A 21-month old boy succumbed
(indirect) to the heat when
left in a car for an hour in
Stillwater, Oklahoma. High
temperatures across the area
were in the mid 90s on June 18th.
Ellis County
5 NNW Catesby to 18 1945CST
3 NNW Catesby 1955CST
Trees were reported snapped and
power poles downed between EW31
and EW33 roads.
Ellis County
3 N Catesby 18 1950CST
Ellis County
2 NW Catesby 18 1953CST
Hail was reported covering the
ground.
Ellis County
1 E Catesby 18 1955CST
Ellis County
12 NNW Shattuck 18 2010CST
Hail, 2.5-3 inches in diameter,
was observed west of Highway 283
on Highway 15.
Ellis County
(Gag)Shattuck Arpt G 18 2039CST
Wind gust was measured by the
KGAG ASOS.
Woodward County
Woodward Arpt 18 2050CST
Wind gust was measured by the
KWWR AWOS near Woodward.
OKZ025 Oklahoma
19 06000ST
An elderly woman was found dead
sitting in a patio chair on her
back porch at her home in Edmond,
Oklahoma Monday morning at 0600
CST. However, the exact time of
her death was not reported. The
woman was found to have died due
to the heat. The high temperature
on Sunday June 18 was in the mid
90s with overnight lows reaching
the upper 60s.
F78PH
OKZ024 Canadian
20 15000ST
A man collapsed at a house in
Yukon, Oklahoma on Tuesday June
20 due to the heat. He died from
the effects of heat stress the
following day in the hospital.
M32PH
Harper County
10 NNW Buffalo 21 1910CST
High line power poles were downed.
Harper County
7 WNW Laverne 21 1930CST
Harper County
Buffalo 21 2030CST
Harper County
.5 SW Buffalo 21 2030CST
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Woodward County
6 SE Mutual 21 2205CST
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Harper County
Buffalo 22 2020CST
Harper County
2 E Buffalo 22 2031CST
Tin was blown off several buildings.
Woods County
Waynoka 22 2235CST
Major County
North Portion 23 07000ST
24 0030CST
Strong to severe thunderstorms
dropped heavy rainfall accumulations
of 3 to 6+ inches over the Cimarron
River basin in Woods and northern
Woodward counties during the evening
of June 22 and early morning hours of
June 23. Minor rural flooding occurred
along the Cimarron River and some of
its smaller tributaries in northwestern
Oklahoma on June 23-24. The Cimarron
River crested at the river gage site 5
miles south of Waynoka, OK at 9.2 feet,
1.2 feet above flood stage, at 2:30 pm
CST on June 23, and was above flood
stage from 7:00 am CST on June 23 to
12:30 am CST on June 24.
Woods County
West Portion 23 0700CST
24 0030CST
Strong to severe thunderstorms dropped
heavy rainfall accumulations of 3 to
6+ inches over the Cimarron River basin
in Woods and northern Woodward counties
during the evening of June 22 and early
morning hours of June 23. Minor rural
flooding occurred along the Cimarron
River and some of its smaller
tributaries in northwestern Oklahoma on
June 23-24. The Cimarron River crested
at the river gage site 5 miles south of
Waynoka, OK at 9.2 feet, 1.2 feet above
flood stage, at 2:30 pm CST on June 23,
and was above flood stage from 7:00 am
CST on June 23 to 12:30 am CST on June
24.
Woodward County
Northeast Portion 23 0700CST
24 0030CST
Strong to severe thunderstorms dropped
heavy rainfall accumulations of 3 to
6+ inches over the Cimarron River basin
in Woods and northern Woodward counties
during the evening of June 22 and early
morning hours of June 23. Minor rural
flooding occurred along the Cimarron
River and some of its smaller
tributaries in northwestern Oklahoma on
June 23-24. The Cimarron River crested
at the river gage site 5 miles south of
Waynoka, OK at 9.2 feet, 1.2 feet above
flood stage, at 2:30 pm CST on June 23,
and was above flood stage from 7:00 am
CST on June 23 to 12:30 am CST on June
24.
OREGON, Central and East
NONE REPORTED.
OREGON, Northwest
ORZ001-005>009 Northern Oregon Coast--Lower Columbia
--Greater Portland Metro Area--Central
Willamette Valley--Southern Willamette
Valley--Western Columbia River Gorge
24 1100PST
26 2100PST
A broad upper ridge of unusually high
height coupled with a thermally-
induced surface trough of low pressure
lingered over the Pacific Northwest
for several days. This pattern
resulted in persistent offshore flow,
and therefore many days of record-
smashing high temperatures. Many
cities in Oregon saw record-breaking
daily high temperatures for multiple
days in a row. Some examples from
around the area at the peak of the
heat on June 26th:
Astoria had 85 degrees, with the old
record at 81 degrees in 2000; Portland
at 101 deg., with the old record at 94
in 1987;
Troutdale at 102 deg., with the old
record at 100 in 1987; Hillsboro at
102 deg., with the old record at 94
in 2002; McMinnville at 103 deg.,
with the old record at 98 in 1925;
Salem at 103 deg., with the old
record at 97 in 1987; Eugene at 97
deg., with the old record at 95 in
1987; Hood River at 100 deg., with
the old record at 97 in 1968.
Many of these record daily high
temperatures were between 10 and
20 degrees above normal. Some
sited even produced high temperature
records for the entire month of
June, and a few approached, but did
not reach, high temperature records
for the entire period of record.
Lane County
5 SSW Mc Kenzie Brit 30 1200PST
1700PST
Lane County
5 SSW Me Kenzie Brit 30 1200PST
1700PST
An unstable airmass with southerly
near-surface winds brought afternoon
thunderstorms to the Cascades and
Cascade Foothills of Lane county in
Oregon. A few of these storms
produced severe conditions. One
particularly strong storm produced
wind gusts strong enough to bring
down a 12" diameter tree as weil as
hail estimated to be dime-sized.
OREGON, Southeast
Baker County
Sumpter 04 0930MST
1030MST
Roofs damaged and trees blown down
Harney County
10 W Diamond 12 1700MST
1705MST
Nickel size hail reported by spotter
10 miles west of Diamond.
Malheur County
Westfall 12 1710MST
1720MST
Quarter size hail reported by spotter
in Westfall.
Harney County
16 N Wagontire 13 1255MST 1 10
Reported by Federal Employee.
Malheur County
1 SE Jordan Vly 13 1420MST
1425MST
Deep shear aloft destabilized the
airmass sufficiently for supercell
thunderstorm development across
parts of Idaho and Southeast Oregon.
Reports of 1 inch hail were common
across the County Warning Area.
OREGON, Southwest
Klamath County
South Central Portion 07 1400PST
08 1400PST
A dike on Upper Klamath Lake failed
on the afternoon of 06/07/06. It
inundated some Caledonia Marsh
agricultural fields, State Highway
140, and 3 holes on the Running Y
Golf Resort.
The NWS was not notified of this
event through official channels,
the former MIC called and passed
along the information. Once the
office was notified and the event
verified, a Flash Flood Warning
was issued for South Central
Klamath County at 07/2147 PDT,
effective until 08/0345 PDT. It
was extended until 08/1000 PDT at
08/0415 PDT. It was cancelled at
08/0858 PDT. A second dike was
threatening to fail, so a Flash
Flood Watch was issued at 08/0851
PDT. It was cancelled at 08/1359
PDT when it was determined that
no structures were in the
threatening area.
No permanent structures were affected
and there were no deaths or injuries,
but several agricultural structures
and equipment were inundated, and
Highway 140 was partially undermined,
forcing its closure. A second dike
showed signs of weakening, hut that
dike was reinforced and held. Had it
failed, more agricultural land would
have flooded. Highway 140 was opened
to 1 lane of travel after the waters
subsided; it will take a number of
months to effect repairs.
Jackson County
Jacksonville 12 1450PST
1520PST
Flooding was reported above Highway
238 near Jacksonville.
A Flash Flood Warning was issued for
southwest and west central Jackson
County (ORC029) at 12/1439 PDT,
effective until 12/1615 PDT. It was
cancelled at 12/1615 PDT. This
warning was issued after a member
of the public reported flooding of
agricultural fields near the South
Fork of Jackson Creek south of
Jacksonville. Some debris was
scattered over roads and some
erosion damage occurred, but no
structures were involved and there
were no deaths or injuries.
Number of Estimated
Persons Damage
Location Killed Injured Property Crops
OHIO East
Tuscarawas County
Sugar Creek 0 0 15K
Barn roof blown off. Trees blown
down.
Tuscarawas County
5 NE Newcomerstown 0 0 8K
Trees and power lines blown down.
Monroe County
Woodsfield 0 0 3K
Trees down along SR 26.
Columbiana County
Salem 0 0
Carroll County
Dellroy 0 0
Trees down.
Muskingum County
Zanesville 0 0
Harrison County
Cadiz 0 0 15K
Numerous trees down county-wide.
Jefferson County
Dillonvale 0 0 15K
Several trees and power lines blown
down. 400 customers lost electricity.
Carroll County
Carrollton 0 0
Trees down.
Belmont County
Martins Ferry 0 0 15K
Trees blown down in Martins Ferry.
Other trees and power lines down near
Piedmont Lake. 245 customers lost
electric power.
Tuscarawas County
Dover 0 0
Coshocton County
Warsaw 0 0 15K
Numerous trees down along SR 36 and
SR 83.
Tuscarawas County
New Philadelphia 0 0
Crooked Run overflowed and flooded
Ragersville Rd and Crooked Run Rd.
Carroll County
Malvern 0 0
Roads flooded in Harrison Twp, Rose
Twp, and Brown Twp.
Muskingum County
5 SW Zanesville 0 0
SR 555 was flooded at 550 PM EDT. By
610 PM EDT, several roads were flooded
in southwestern Muskingum County,
between Zanesville and Fultonham.
Tuscarawas County
5 SW Dover 0 0 15K
Numerous trees and power lines down.
Carroll County
Carrollton to 0 0 5K
5 N Carrollton
65 mph gust (57 kt) reported by skywam
spotter. Trees blown down along SR 39.
Noble County
5 N Caldwell 0 0 8K
Trees and power lines down.
Columbiana County
Leetonia 0 0
Jefferson County
Connorviile 0 0 7K
Numerous trees down along SR 150, near
Buckeye Local High School.
Harrison County
Countywide 0 0 20K
Numerous trees down county-wide.
Tuscarawas County
New Philadelphia 0 0 15K
Many basements and roads flooded.
Tuscarawas County
New Philadelphia 0 0
Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia
rose above flood stage (7 ft) at 812
PM EDT on 22nd. It crested at 7.45 ft
at 10 PM EDT on 22nd, and fell below
flood stage at 115 AM EDT on the 23rd.
Guernsey County
North Salem 0 0
Muskingum County
Nashport 0 0
OHIO North
Morrow County
Shauck 0 0 3K
A wind gust estimated at 60 mph brought
down two large trees. Penny size hail
was also observed.
Richland County
Bellville 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Marion County
La Rue 0 0 0
The Scioto River at LaRue flooded from
the early morning hours of the 3rd
through the early morning hours of the
4th. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. The
river crested during the afternoon on
the 3rd. No injuries or significant
damage was reported during this event.
Seneca County
3 NE Tiffin 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Crawford County
Bucyrus 0 0 15K
Severe thunderstorm winds took down a
portion of a barn roof. Several tree
limbs were also down.
Crawford County
Chatfield 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Crawford County
2 N North Robinson 0 0
Nickel size hail was observed.
Morrow County
Shauck 0 0
Nickel size hail was observed. A
large limb was also reported down.
Morrow County
3 NW Chesterville 0 0 10K
Quarter size hail was observed.
Marion County
Prospect 0 0 0
The Scioto River at Prospect went
into flood shortly after midnight on
the 5th, and remained above flood
stage until the early afternoon hours.
Flood stage is 9.0 feet. The river
crested around 9.1 feet during the
morning hours.
Seneca County
Republic 0 0 0.80K
Penny size hail was observed. A large
tree was also reported down from the
thunderstorm.
Crawford County
New Washington 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Richland County
Mansfield 0 0
Quarter size hail was observed.
Morrow County
Iberia 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Richland County
Butler 0 0 1K
A large tree and a large limb was
reported down.
Crawford County
Northeast Portion 0 0 25K
Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy
rains on the northeastern portion of
Crawford County. Radar estimated that
up to two inches of rain fell between
7 and 8 p.m. in this area. State Routes
98 and 602 had to be closed south of
New Washington because of flooding.
Wood County
Bloomdale 0 0 5K
Three large trees and six large limbs
were reported down.
Lorain County
Lorain to 0 0 3K
Avon Lake
Two trees were reported down in Lorain
and Avon Lake.
Cuyahoga County
Westlake 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Lucas County
Toledo 0 0
Nickel size hail was observed.
Cuyahoga County
Valley View 0 0 10K
Several trees were reported down.
Lake County
Willoughby Hills 0 0 10K
Two trees were reported down. Power
lines were also taken down from the
fallen trees.
Geauga County
Chesterland to 0 0 30K
Montville
Numerous trees were reported down
across the northern part of the
county.
Ashtabula County
Hartsgrove to 0 0 2K
Orwell
A few trees were reported down.
Trumbull County
Champion Hgts 0 0 25K
Several trees and power lines were
reported down.
Lucas County
Sylvania 0 0
Nickel size hail was observed.
Geauga County
1 S Chardon 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Ottawa County
1 NW Oak Harbor 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Lucas County
Toledo 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Lucas County
Pt Place 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Ottawa County
Oak Harbor 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Ottawa County
Oak Harbor 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Wood County
Custar 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Ottawa County
Port Clinton 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Wood County
Rising Sun 0 0 5K
Quarter size hail was observed.
Erie County
Sandusky 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Sandusky County
6 E Vickery 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Seneca County
2 NE Fostoria 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Erie County
Sandusky 0 0 5K
Numerous large limbs were reported
down.
Erie County
Sandusky 0 0
Nickel size hail was observed.
Erie County
7 S Sandusky 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Lorain County
Elyria 0 0
Hail was initially observed as penny
size, but continued to increase to
quarter size before ending.
Erie County
Kimball 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Wyandot County
3 W Upper Sandusky 0 0
Nickel size hail was observed.
Huron County
Norwalk 0 0 1K
A few large limbs were reported down.
Cuyahoga County
Westlake 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Lorain County
North Ridgeville 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Lake County
Painesville 0 0 3K
Two trees were reported down.
Geauga County
Chesterland to 0 0 1K
Welshfield
A few large limbs were reported down.
Crawford County
East Portion 0 0 350K
Thunderstorms dumped two to three
inches of rain on eastern Crawford
County during the morning of June
21st. Severe flooding occurred in the
New Washington and Crestline areas.
Several roads including State Routes
602, 598 and 96 were flooded by as
much as three feet of water. Severe
flooding was also reported along
Connely Road west of New Washington
where several cars became stranded in
flood waters over three feet deep.
Five houses were damaged northwest of
Crestline along State Route 598. At
least one of the houses had water
flowing through the ground floor.
Numerous other houses in the county
sustained damage from basement
flooding.
Lucas County
Countywide 0 0 14.8M
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rainfall on Lucas County during the
evening hours of June 21st. Rainall
rates with the stronger storms exceeded
3 inches per hour. A peak rainfall
total of 7.25 inches was measured near
the University of Toledo. Other totals
from across the county included: 5.15
inches in West Toledo; 5.01 inches in
Richfield Township; 4.06 inches in
downtown Toledo and 2.72 inches at
Toledo Express Airport. Most of this
rain fell between 7 and 10 p.m., and a
spotter in West Toledo measured 3.4
inches of rain between 7 and 8:30 p.m.
Devastating flash flooding occurred
across the county with Toledo, Maumee
and Sylvania especially hard hit.
Roads and streets throughout the county
were turned into rivers. Hundreds of
vehicles became stranded in the flood
waters and emergency responders
performed dozens of boat rescues.
Shantee Creek left it's banks causing
extensive damage along Crawford and
Poinsetta Avenues. Many stores at the
Franklin Park Mall and dozens of homes
nearby were damaged by flooding after
a drainage ditch along Monroe Street
(State Route 51) overflowed.
Floodwaters in these areas were
reported to be several feet in depth.
Extensive damage was also reported on
Longwood Avenue. Dozens of roads and
streets bad to be closed with many of
them under as much as four feet of
water. Two homes were destroyed in
Lucas County during this event with 125
homes sustaining major damage and
around 200 homes suffering minor damage.
An additional 1,000 homes sustained
damage from basement or nuisance
flooding. The City of Toledo alone
spent over $250,000 responding to this
event. Local officials stated that this
was the worst flooding seen in the area
since July 4th, 1969.
Ottawa County
Countywide 0 0 250K 6M
Thunderstorms dumped as much as 8 to
10 inches of rain on portions of
Ottawa County on June 21st and 22nd.
Widespread flooding occurred across
the county as runoff from this heavy
rain made it into area streams and
rivers. At the peak of the flooding,
much of the county was under standing
water. Numerous roads had to be closed
because of flooding. Hundreds of homes
sustained damage during this event.
Initial estimates indicate that as
much as 20 percent of the soybean crop
in the county was destroyed by
flooding. Local officials stated that
flood damage in the county was the
worst since July 4th, 1969.
Wood County
North Portion 0 0 375K
Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy
rains on much of Wood County during
the evening hours of June 21st. The
heaviest rains fell on the
northern two tiers of townships.
Spotters in Haskins measured 4.5
inches of rain with 4.0 inches
recorded in Perrysburg and
2.50 inches at North Baltimore.
Most of this rain fell between 7 and
9 p.m. Significant street and lowland
flooding was reported in the
Perrysburg and Lake Township areas.
Several roads had to be closed
because of flood waters over two feet
deep. Further south, nuisance flooding
occurred in and around Bowling Green.
At least three buildings on the
Bowling Green State University
campus sustained flood damage.
Hundreds of homes in the county
experienced basement flooding.
Ottawa County
Countywide 0 0 5M
Thunderstorms dumped very heavy rains
on Ottawa County during the evening
hours of June 21st. The rain began
around 7 pm with rainfall rates
later in the evening exceeding three
inches per hour. Rainfall totals from
the storm ranged from 6 to 8 inches
in the Port Clinton area with
slightly lesser amounts further east
and south. Widespread flash flooding
occurred across the county. The
flooding was especially bad in Port
Clinton where firefighters rescued
15 motorists from their stranded
vehicles between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m.
Floodwaters over three feet deep were
reported in many locations in the
city. At the peak of the event, flood
waters on Buckeye Boulevard were over
four feet deep. Extensive flooding
occurred on the ground floor of a
local hospital. Several apartment
buildings were also flooded in the
city requiring the evacuation of
dozens of residents. Flooding
elsewhere in the county closed
a couple dozen roads. Dozens of
homes and businesses sustained
significant damage from flooding that
made it into their ground floors.
Several hundred more homes sustained
lesser damages, mainly from basement
flooding. Local officials stated
that this was the worst flooding seen
in the county since the historic
flood and severe weather episode of
July 4th, 1969.
Erie County
Countywide 0 0 2M
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rains on Erie County during the
evening of June 21st. Rainfall
rates with the stronger storms
exceeded three inches per hour.
As much as 7 to 9 inches of rain
fell on Perkins Township with 4 to 6
inches over the remainder of
the county. Most of this rainfall
fell between 8 and 11 p.m.
Devastating flash flooding occurred
across the county as result of this
rainfall. Perkins, Milan, Huron and
Margaretta Townships were the
hardest hit by the flooding. Rapid
rises in water levels occurred in
the county forcing the closure of
dozens of roads and streets.
Hundreds of people had to be
evacuated from flood prone areas.
The flooding was especially bad
along Pike Creek in Perkins Township
which quickly left it's bank.
Flooding also occurred
along Mills Creek near Sandusky with
several roads in the city flooded by
two to three feet of water. The
flooding worsened after
daybreak on the 22nd as runoff from
the heavy rains on the 21st made
it's way into the larger creeks and
rivers. Local officials stated that
this flood event was the worst in
the county since the July 4th, 1969.
See the accompanying flood event
write-up for damage estimates and
more details on the damage.
Lorain County
Countywide 0 0 600K
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rains on Lorain County during the
late evening hours of June 21st and
early morning hours of the 22nd.
Rainfall rates with the stronger
storms approached 3 inches per hour.
A peak rainfall total of 6.5 inches
was reported in Vermilion with 4
inches of this total falling between
9 and 11 p.m. Other rainfall totals
from across the county included: 5.12
inches at Findlay State Park south
of Wellington, 4.65 inches in Canton
Township and 3.42 at the Lorain
County Airport near Elyria. Flash
flooding occurred as runoff from
this rain made it's way into the
area streams and rivers. Many roads
had be closed because of flooding.
Over three feet of fast flowing
water was reported on State Route
511 just south of Rochester. Other
streets and roads in the county
had to be closed as well, especially
in the northwest corner of the
county. Dozens of homes sustained
damaged from basement or nuisance
flooding.
Huron County
Countywide 0 0 8M
Thunderstorms dumped torrential rains
on Huron County during the late
evening hours of June 21st and early
morning hours of the 22nd. Widespread
and devastating flash flooding
occurred as a result of this rain.
Damage in the county was the worst
since the storms of July 4th, 1969.
Between 5 and 9 inches of rain fell
on much of the county. Cooperative
observers in Norwalk measured a
storm total of 5.70 inches with a
spotter report just south of town of
6.66 inches. Other reports included
6.0 inches in New London and 4.20
inches in Fitchville. Most of this
rain fell in a three to four hour
period. Runoff from this rain caused
area streams and rivers to quickly
rise. By 3 a.m. evacuations were
under way in Norwalk where flood
waters around two feet deep were
already being reported on the
ground floors of several homes.
Evacuations were also conducted near
Clarksfield around the same time.
Many of these evacuations were
conducted by boat. Water levels
continued to rise as daybreak
approached. Dozens of roads in the
county were washed out or flooded
with water in some areas several
feet deep. Dozens of vehicles became
stranded in the flood waters and
many motorists had to be resuced by
emergency personnel. The Norwalk area
was especially hard hit. By 8 am on
the 22nd, the city had effectively
been cut in half by the flooding with
Linwood Avenue the only accessible
north/south route still open.
Evacuations continued through the
morning hours of the 22nd with
residents along Elm Street evacuated
after daybreak. Water Steer and
Benedict Avenue were also hard hit
with homes and business heavily
damaged or destroyed. Significant
flooding also was reported in New
London where over 100 homes were
damaged by flooding. See the
accompanying flood write up for more
damage estimates and information.
Crawford County
Northeast Portion 0 0 250K 500K
Thunderstorms redeveloped over
Crawford County during the late
evening hours of June 21st. One
to three inches of rain fell on
much of the county during a two
hour period. With streams and
rivers already full and the
ground still saturated from heavy
rains earlier in the day, flash
flooding resumed over portions of
the county. Flood waters over
three feet deep forced the closure
of State Routes 58 and 602 in
the northeastern corner of the
county. Homes in the area were
again inundated by flood water. The
flooding also severely impacted
the crops in the county with
projected yields reduced
significantly in some areas.
Seneca County
West Portion 0 0 250K 750K
Thunderstorms dumped 1 to 2 inches of
rainfall on the western half of
Seneca County during the evening
hours of the 21st on ground already
saturated from flooding earlier in the
day. Cooperative observers in Tiffin
measured 3.33 inches of rain on the
21st with 2.39 inches measured by
spotters in the eastern portion of
county. Widespread lowland and urban
flooding occurred as streams and
creeks quickly left their banks. The
street flooding was especially bad in
Fostoria where an underpass was
flooded by more than four feet
of water. Numerous other roads and
streets were also closed because of
flooding. Dozens of homes sustained
damage from basement and nuisance
flooding. Crop losses because of
flooding were also substantial.
Sandusky County
Countywide 0 0 2.3M
Thunderstorms dumped torrential rains
on Sandusky County during the evening
hours of June 21st and early morning
hours of the 22nd. Rainfall rates
with the stronger storms approached
three inches per hour. Rainfall
totals for the event include: 7.5
inches in northeastern Townsend
Township; 5.0 inches at Woodville;
4.5 inches north of Fremont; 4 inches
in Clyde and 3.5 inches in Lindsey,
Widespread flash flooding occurred
in the county as a result of this
heavy rain. Flooding was reported in
Fremont with many streets flooded
with 2 to 3 feet of water. Residents
of an apartment complex in Fremont
were evacuated after flooding
occurred on the ground floor of their
building. A YMCA building nearby was
also heavily damaged. Thirty homes
along Clinton Street were damaged by
flooding. Dozens of other homes and
businesses were damaged in Fremont by
basement or nuisance flooding.
Flooding was also bad in the portion
of Bellevue in Sandusky County. Homes
along Attwood Terrace were flooded
and residents began evacuating around
1 a.m. on the 22nd. Over a dozen
vehicles were stranded by flooding in
Bellevue alone. Extensive flooding was
also reported in Woodville, Clyde and
in Riley and Townsend Townships. Many
roads had to be closed because of
flooding. Damage to roads occurred at
several locations in the county. Local
officials stated that this flooding
was the worst seen in the county since
July 4th, 1969.
Ashland County
North Portion 0 0 250K 1M
Thunderstorms dumped torrential rain
on the northern part of Ashland County
during the late evening hours of June
21st and early morning hours of June
22nd. As much as 4 to 6 inches of rain
fell in the Sullivan area with 3 to 4
inches reported at Polk. Nankin,
Nova and Savannah. Several roads had
to be closed because of flooding. U.S.
Route 224 had to he closed near
Sullivan after a drainage ditch
flooded. A home nearby was destroyed
around 3:30 a.m. after flood waters
two to three feet deep accumulated
around the house and caused a basement
wall to fail, One person in the home
had to rescued by emergency personnel.
A few gravel roads in the northern
tier of townships in the county were
partially washed out. Several homes
sustained damage from basement
flooding. Most of these were in and
around Sullivan. Crop losses in the
county are expected to be significant
as standing water was observed in many
fields.
Erie County
Countywide 0 0 18.5M 5M
Devastating and widespread flooding
developed in Erie County on June 22nd
as runoff from the heavy thunderstorm
rains that fell during the evening of
the 21st made it's way into area
streams and rivers. Initially much of
the flooding in the county was in
urban areas where water several feet
deep accumulated on streets and roads
as a result of overwhelmed storm
sewers and drainage ditches. But
after the rain quit, this flooding
diminished during the early morning
hours of the 22nd. The improvement in
conditions was short lived as runoff
caused area streams and rivers to
quickly rise as daybreak on the 22nd
approached. By 5:30 a.m. evacuations
were being conducted along the Huron
River near Milan. Evacuations in
Perkins Township began around 7:30
a.m. and by early afternoon residents
in the Milan Township community of
Franklin Flats were being evacuated.
In Perkins Township, Pipe Creek
left it's banks flooding six streets
in the Lakeland Subdivision, Terrace
Court Mobile Home Park and
Searsville. Fifty homes on these
streets were evacuated after flood
waters reached three to four feet in
depth. A total of 75 people had to be
rescued by boat in this area.
Franklin Flats was also devastated by
flooding as the Huron River rose from
a stage of 6.5 feet just after
midnight to 23.95 feet around 2 pm on
the 22nd. Much of this rise occurred
after 9 a.m. At least half of the
homes in Franklin Flats were
heavily damaged by the flooding.
Flooding along the Vermilion River
resulted in several homes being
evacuated along Riverside Drive
in Vermilion. Three piers and several
boats in this area were washed out
into Lake Erie. A total of 20 homes
were destroyed by flooding in Erie
County with 25 homes suffering major
damage and 79 more with minor damage.
Several motorists has to be rescued
from stranded vehicles. In addition,
64 mobile homes in Terrace Court and
Franklin Fiats were heavily damaged.
Several hundred additional homes and
businesses sustained damage from
either basement or nuisance flooding.
A total of 573 people were
evacuated in the county by emergency
personnel. Damage to roads, culverts
and bridges was significant. Crop
losses in the county are expected
to he substantial as standing water
was reported over most of the county.
Local officials stated that this
flooding was the worst in the
county since the storms of July 4th,
1969
Lorain County
Countywide 1 0 3.5M 5M
Runoff from heavy thunderstorm rains
earlier in the night caused streams
and rivers in Lorain County to
rapidly rise. By mid-morning
evacuations were conducted along the
East Branch of the Black River in
both Lagrange and Carlisle Townships.
A total of ten homes were evacuated.
In Lagrange Township, four people had
to be rescued by boat from their
Vermont Road home. Evacuations were
conducted later in the morning in
Elyria as the Black River flooded the
Greenview Drive area. Water rose to
the second floors of 13 homes in this
neighborhood. At least one person had
to be rescued by boat from the roof
of his home. The Black River later
crested at 16.9 feet, well above the
flood stage of 9.5 feet. Tragically,
a 47 year old rescue diver was killed
while trying the rescue two teenagers
who drove their vehicle into an area
flooded by the West Branch of the
Black River. This occurred just
northwest of Wellington along Pitts
Road just after noon. The firefighter
was swept off his feet while wading
through three to four feet of swift
moving water. The firefighter was
tethered by a safety line, hut died
before he could pulled be from the
water by fellow rescuers. Around 25
homes were heavily damaged by
flooding in the county with several
dozen more sustaining lesser damages.
One home in Carlisle Township
sustained enough damage to be
classified as destroyed. Twenty eight
apartments, mostly in Carlisle
Township, were also damaged by the
flooding. State Routes 18, 511, 58
and 303 all had to be closed because
of flooding. A couple dozen other
roads and streets also had to be
closed. Hundreds of homes sustained
damage from basement flooding. Crop
losses in Lorain County are also
expected to be substantial as
standing water was observed over much
of the county.
Sandusky County
Countywide 0 0 2.5M 5M
Flooding continued in Sandusky
County well after the heavy rains
that caused flash flooding early on
June 22nd ended. Runoff from the
heavy rains caused rapid rises in
all of the streams and rivers in the
county on June 22nd. Both the
Sandusky and Portage Rivers went
into flood damaging many homes and
businesses. Several homes along
Riverview Avenue in Woodville were
damaged. Homes in Fremont also
experienced flooding. However,
perhaps the hardest hit part of the
county was northern Townsend Township
where 7.5 inches of rain fell.
Flooding along Pickerel Creek was
significant and two adults and a
child had to he rescued from their
car along U.S. Highway 6 near the
creek around noon on the 22nd. Homes
in Whites Landing had as much as
three feet of water on their ground
floors. Significant damage occured to
roads, bridges and culverts in the
county. Twenty roads remained closed
in the county as late as daybreak on
on the 23rd. Crop losses are expected
to he significant as standing water
covered much of the county. Flooding
in Sandusky County during this event
was the worst since July 4th, 1969.
Huron County
Countywide 0 0 12M 7M
Flooding continued to worsen in
Huron County on June 22nd even
after the heavy rains had ended,
The City of Norwalk was especially
hard hit as flooding from Norwalk
Creek affected much of the city.
Flood waters on Water and Elm
Streets rose to as much as 12 feet
in depth on the 22nd. Evacuations
continued throughout the clay as
water levels climbed. Additional
rainfall during the aftenoon
further aggravated conditions.
Water levels finally receded on
the 23rd revealing the devastation
the flooding caused throughout the
county. Over a dozen homes in the
county were classified as being
destroyed with another 35 to 40
with major damage. Close to 200
homes were classified as having
minor damage with another 600 to
700 sustaining damage from
basement or nuisance flooding. Most
of these homes were in the Norwalk
area, although there were around
100 homes damaged in New London
from mostly basement flooding,
Seven business along Water Street
in Norwalk were heavily damaged
with another 20 to 25 businesses in
the area sustaining lesser damages.
Damages to the businesses along
Water Street alone topped
$1 million. At the peak of the
flooding, most of streets in the
southern half of Norwalk were
closed with around 35 roads and
highways elsewhere in the county
closed, Hundreds of people had to
be evacuated from their homes, many
by boat. Around 600 feet of
Lamereaux Road northwest of Norwalk
was washed out, along with portions
of Old State Road. Government
clean up costs and damage to
bridges, roads and culverts topped
$1.5 million in Huron County. Crop
losses because of flooding are
estimated to be around 30 percent.
At the peak of the flooding the
majority of the county was under
water. Local officials stated that
flooding during this event was the
worst since the July 4th, 1969.
Ottawa County
Countywide 0 0 500K
Thunderstorms redeveloped along the
south shore of Lake Erie during the
afternoon of June 22nd and dumped a
second round of heavy rain on
portions of Ottawa County. With
streams and rivers already full and
the ground saturated from earlier
rains, flash flooding resumed in
the county. One to three inches of
additional rainfall was reported
during the afternoon bringing
24 hour totals to around 10 inches
in Port Clinton and 6 inches in
Elmore. Streets and roads in the
county once again became impassable
in many areas. Two adults and a
child had to be rescued from a
stranded vehicle. In addition to
the substantial property losses
across the county, significant crop
damage also occurred. Initial
estimates indicate that as much as
20 percent of the soybean crop In
Ottawa County was destroyed by the
flooding on the 21st and 22nd.
Cuyahoga County
East Portion 0 0 35M
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rainfall on much of Cuyahoga County
during the late afternoon and early
evening hours of June 22nd. With
the ground already saturated from
heavy rains the previous 24 hours,
flash flooding quickly developed.
The eastern and southern portions
of the county were especially hard
hit with significant damage
reported in Brecksville, Broadview
Heights, Parma, North Royalton and
Solon. Spotters in Solon measured
5.0 inches of rain between 3:30 and
7:30 pm. A spotter in Parma
reported a 24 rainfall total of
6 inches. Other storm totals
included: 5.20 inches in Solon;
4.55 inches in Oakwood; 4.39 inches
in Brecksville; 3.43 inches in
North Royalton and 3.02 inches in
Broadview Heights. Two to three
feet of water was reported on many
streets effectively turning them
into rivers. Dozens of motorists
had to be rescued from their
vehicles. In Indepedence, 21
passengers had to be rescued from
a scenic railway train after the
railroad's tracks became flooded.
In Brecksville, Chippewa Creek
turned into a raging torrent and
caused extensive damage in the
city. A lumberyard near the creek
saw much of it's inventory washed
away and around 450 homes in there
area were damaged with 50
sustaining major damage. Also in
Brecksville, a car was washed off
of a road and deposited on it's
side several hundred yards away.
As much as two to three feet of
water was reported on the ground
floors of homes in Independence. In
Parma, a sink hole 10 feet wide and
13 feet deep developed on State
Road (State Route 94). The City of
Parma spent over $1 million for
emergency response, street repairs,
materials and personnel. Around 200
homes, most of them east of State
Road were damaged in the city.
Several hundred homes and six
school buildings were damaged by
flooding in North Royalton. The
damage was even more widespread in
Broadview Heights and Solon. In
Broadview Heights, around 1800
homes were affected by flooding
with over 200 sustaining major
damage. Most of this damage was
north of State Route 82. Another
2000 homes were damaged in Solon.
Numerous roads and culverts in
these areas were washed out. At the
peak of the flooding, nearly two
dozen streets were impassable in
Solon alone. In Walton Hills, flood
waters were reported flowing over
guard rails lining streets.
Flooding in Cuyahoga County during
this event was unprecedented.
Nearly 4,000 homes, 475 businesses
and 21 public buildings in the
county were damaged by flooding.
Damage to public infrastructure
alone was in the millions. See the
accompanying flood write up for
information on the record flooding
that occurred along the Cuyahoga
River.
Geauga County
South Portion 0 0 500K
Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy
rains on southern Geauga County
during the afternoon hours of June
22nd. This rain fell on top of
ground already saturated from heavy
rains the previous 24 hours. A
spotter in Troy Township measured
3.94 inches of rain on June 21st
and 22nd with most of this rain
falling between 3 and 8 p.m. on the
22nd. Streams and creeks throughout
southern Geauga County quickly left
their banks flooding several roads.
Both U.S. Route 422 and State Route
306 near Bainbridge had to be
closed. Residents of several homes
on Kenston Lake south of Bainbridge
had to be evacuated because of a
possible dam failure at the lake.
A lot of flooding was also
reported in Newbury Township after
several streams went into flood.
Dozens of homes in the county
sustained damage, mainly from
basement or nuisance flooding. No
significant structural damage was
reported.
Summit County
North Portion 0 0 2M
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rains on the northern portion of
Summit County during the afternoon
hours of June 22nd. This rain fell
on ground already saturated from
heavy rains the previous 24 hours.
Radar estimated that 3 to 5 inches
of rain fell along and north of the
Ohio Turnpike during a two hour
period. A spotter in Twinsburg
reported over 5 inches of rain fell
in 75 minutes beginning around
4 p.m. Two day storm totals from
across the county included: 5.75
inches in Twinsburg; 3.30 inches in
Macedonia; 3.18 inches in Bath;
2.90 inches at Portage Lakes; 2.76
inches in Munroe Falls and 2.62 at
Akron Fulton Airport. Runoff from
this rain caused flash flooding to
quickly develop during the late
afternoon hours of the 22nd.
Extensive flooding was reported
near the intersection of the Ohio
Turnpike and State Route 21 in
Richfield Township. Roads in this
area were flooded by as much as two
feet of water and a hotel sustained
extensive damage from water flowing
through it's ground floor. A lot of
flooding was also reported north of
Peninsula and in Twinsburg. In
Twinsburg, flood water were as much
as four feet deep and at least four
motorists had to be rescued from
their vehicles. Dozens of homes in
Adams Park area were damaged by
flooding. Near Peninsula,
considerable damage was done to a
scenic railroad track. Later in the
evening, a ski resort along
Riverview Road was heavily damaged
by flash flooding. Dozens of roads
and streets in the northern half
of the county had to be closed
because of flooding. Several
hundred homes and businesses were
damaged, mainly by basement
flooding.
Stark County
South Portion 0 0 500K 250K
Thunderstorms dumped around 2
inches of rain on portions of Stark
County during the afternoon hours
of June 22nd. Most of this rain
fell in the less than 90 minutes
on ground already saturated from
heavy rains the previous 24 hours.
Two day rainfall totals from across
the county included: 3.16 inches in
Beach City; 3.10 inches in North
Lawrence; 3.02 inches in Osnaburg
Township; 2.98 inches in Genoa and
2.70 inches in Alliance. Rapid
rises in area streams and rivers
resulted from this rainfall and led
to flash flooding in several areas.
Most of the flooding was reported
in Pike, Tuscarawas and Canton
Townships. In Tuscarawas Township,
Wolf Creek and Pigeon Run left
their banks flooding several roads.
Nimishillen Creek and Bear Run
flooded in Canton and Pike
Townships causing some damage. Many
homes along these streams were
damaged by the rapidly rising flood
waters and several roads had to be
closed. Damage to the homes was
mainly from nuisance or basement
flooding and no significant
structural damage was reported.
Local officials estimate that there
could be some crop loss from
standing water.
Portage County
North Portion 0 0 1M
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rains on Portage County during the
late afternoon and early evening
hours of June 22nd. Radar
estimated that as much as 3 to 5
inches of rain fell across the
northern portion of the county.
This rain fell on ground already
saturated from earlier rains.
Flooding was reported in Aurora
with dozens of homes in the
northern half of the city
sustaining damage from flooding.
Most of this was basement flooding
and no significant structural
damage was reported. Significant
street flooding also occurred in
Streetsboro. Near Ravenna, a stream
left it's banks and flooded much a
mobile home park near State Route
59. Several residents of the park
had to be evacuated. Many other
homes in the county also sustained
damages, mainly from basement
flooding.
Medina County
Countywide 0 0 500K 3M
Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy
rains on Medina County on June 21st
and 22nd. Runoff from this rain
caused streams and rivers in the
county to leave their banks during
the evening hours of the 22nd.
Widespread lowland flooding
occurred in the county. Around 10
roads had to be closed because of
flooding. Two day rainfall totals
from June 21st and 22nd included:
4.06 inches at Medina; 3.81 inches
at the Wadsworth Airport; 3.81
inches in Seville; 3.78 inches in
Spencer; 3.41 inches in Wadsworth
and 3.22 inches in Granger
Township. Dozens of homes in the
county sustained damage, mainly
from basement flooding. Crop losses
in the county are expected to be
significant as many fields in the
county were under standing water
for several days.
Cuyahoga County
Countywide 0 0 12M
Runoff from the heavy rains on June
22nd caused rapid rises in all of
the streams and rivers in Cuyahoga
County. The Cuyahoga River at
Independence established a new
record high level by cresting at
23.21 feet during the early morning
hours of June 23rd. Flood stage at
Independence is 16 feet. Extensive
flooding occurred along the river
in both Valley View and
Independence. Hundreds of people
had to evacuated from their homes
in these locations. Significant
damage was done to homes and
business along the river with
damage along Canal Road especially
bad. Considerable damage was also
reported along the small streams
and creeks in county. Numerous
roads, bridges and culverts were
damaged by this flooding. Around
4,000 homes, 475 business and 21
public buildings were damaged by
flooding n Cuyahoga County on June
22nd and 23rd. This amount of
damage was unprecedented in the
county.
Lucas County
Berkey 0 0 2K
Several large tree limbs were
reported down.
Lucas County
Berkey 0 0 15K
Golfball size hail was observed.
Ottawa County
Countywide 0 0 80K
Severe thunderstorms moved across
Ottawa County during the evening
hours of June 21st. A camper with
two people inside was overturned
in Port Clinton. No significant
injuries were reported. Numerous
trees and large limbs were reported
down across the county. A mobile
home was crushed by a fallen tree
and a car was also destroyed by a
tree. In Benton Township, several
buildings lost portions of their
roofs.
Wood County
Perrysburg 0 0 75K
Several trees were uprooted causing
damage to several homes. Utility
poles and wires were also reported
down from the thunderstorms.
Erie County
Sandusky 0 0 1K
A few large limbs were reported
down.
Wood County
Perrysburg 0 0 30K
A few trees were reported down. One
tree landed on a house and caused
some minor damage.
Lorain County
Vermilion On The Lk 0 0 0
Severe thunderstorm winds were
estimated to be 50 knots.
Lucas County
3 W Maumee 0 0 4K
Quarter size hail was observed.
Cuyahoga County
Westlake 0 0 4K
One tree and a few large limbs
were reported down.
Sandusky County
Fremont 0 0 3K
A few large limbs were reported
down.
Lucas County
Sylvania 0 0 4K
Quarter size hail was observed.
Wood County
Tontogany 0 0 3K
Two large limbs were reported down.
Seneca County
Old Ft to 0 0
Green Spgs
Penny size hail was observed.
Wayne County
Wooster 0 0 50K
A house was struck by lightning
causing significant damage.
Wood County
Wood Co Arpt 0 0 2M
A severe thunderstorm with winds
estimated to be at least 75 mph
caused extensive damage at the Wood
Bowling Green. One hangar was
completely destroyed and another
was heavily damaged. The two
hangars stored around eighteen
airplanes, twelve of which were
completely destroyed. Two flatbed
trailers parked near the airport
were thrown into an adjacent
playground and destroyed.
Hancock County
Findlay Arpt 0 0
A 53 knot wind gust was measured
by an automated wind sensor at the
Findlay Airport.
Hancock County
Findlay Arpt 0 0
Another wind gust of 53 knots was
measured by an automated wind
sensor at Findlay airport.
Seneca County
Bloomville 0 0
A trained spotter estimated wind
gusts to be around 70 mph as
thunderstorms passed through the
area.
Crawford County
Tiro 0 0 4K
Several trees and large limbs were
reported down.
Huron County
Greenwich 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Huron County
Plymouth 0 0 4K
A few trees and large limbs were
reported down throughout Plymouth.
Richland County
Plymouth 0 0
A few trees and large limbs were
reported down throughout Plymouth.
Ashland County
2 S Hayesville to 0 0 15K
Loudonville
Thunderstorm winds downed a few
trees and large limbs south of
Hayesville. Trees and limbs were
also reported down in the
Loudonville area.
Richland County
Mansfield Arpt 0 0
A 68 mph wind gust was measured by
an automated wind sensor at
Mansfield Lahm Airport.
Ashland County
Ashland 0 0
Nickel size hail was observed.
Holmes County
4 NW Nashville 0 0 50K
Thunderstorm winds downed several
trees and large limbs in extreme
northwestern Holmes County. Two
buildings were leveled three miles
east of Loudonville along State
Route 3.
Wayne County
Wooster 0 0 10K
Numerous trees and large limbs
were reported down.
Holmes County
Fryburg to 0 0 425K
Winesburg
A line of severe thunderstorms
moved across northeastern Holmes
County during the early morning
hours of June 22nd. Several
hundred trees and many utility
poles were toppled in Berlin, Paint
and Salt Creek Townships. Three
buildings at a factory on Township
Road 654 west of Winesburg were
heavily damaged. A home inside of
Winesburg was damaged and a barn
and garage were flattened near
Fryburg. Several homes and
buildings in the Berlin area also
sustained some damage.
Sandusky County
Clyde 0 0 2K
A few trees were reported down.
Ashland County
Sullivan 0 0 1K
A few large limbs were reported
down.
Marion County
La Rue 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Sandusky County
Clyde 0 0 2K
A few trees were reported down.
Seneca County
Fostoria 0 0 6K
Several trees and utility poles
were reported down.
Ashland County
3 E Ashland 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Stark County
Waynesburg 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Wayne County
Wooster 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Seneca County
Bascom to 0 0 8K
Tiffin
Hail ranging from quarter to penny
size was observed for several
minutes.
Medina County
Medina 0 0 1K
A few large limbs were reported
down.
Seneca County
Tiffin 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Wood County
Pemberville 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Stark County
Massillon 0 0
Quarter size hail was observed.
Portage County
Ravenna 0 0 3K
Several tree limbs were reported
down.
Cuyahoga County
Broadview Hgts 0 0 3K
A tree and a few large limbs were
reported down. Sandusky County
Helena 0 0
Penny size hail was observed
Erie County
Sandusky 0 0
Nickel size hail was observed.
Stark County
Lake Cable 0 0
Penny size hail was observed in
Jackson Township,
Erie County
Sandusky 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Mahoning County
Boardman 0 0 3K
Nickel size hail was observed.
Also, several large trees were
reported down.
Crawford County
Bucyrus to 0 0 125K
Galion
Severe thunderstorms moved across
Crawford County during the
afternoon hours of June 22nd. A 71
mph wind gust was measured at the
Bucyrus Airport as the storms moved
through. Numerous trees from
Bucyrus to Galion were taken down,
along with utility poles and wires.
Four homes were damaged when trees
fell on them and several mobile
homes were blown off their
foundations causing major damage.
Also near Bucyrus, a barn was
knocked down, a gas pump was blown
over, and several cars at a
dealership were damaged by flying
debris. In Galion, several
buildings sustained minor damage.
Stark County
Waynesburg 0 0
Nickel size hail was observed,
Geauga County
1 W Welshfield 0 0 4K
Quarter size hail was observed.
Marion County
Green Camp 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Hancock County
Arlington 0 0 6K
Several trees and numerous large
limbs were reported down.
Stark County
Waynesburg 0 0 4K
Quarter size hail was observed.
Wyandot County
Upper Sandusky 0 0 100K
Severe thunderstorms moved across
Wyandot County during the afternoon
hours of June 22nd and produced wind
gusts estimated to be around 70 mph.
Many trees and large limbs were downed
across the county. Utility poles and
lines were also reported down at
several locations. Many reports came
from the Upper Sandusky area where
several buildings sustained roof and
siding damage. Three semi trucks were
blown over on U.S. 23 in Upper
Sandusky.
Mahoning County
Boardman 0 0 2K
A few large limbs were reported down.
Mahoning County
Poland 0 0
Nickel size hail was observed.
Mahoning County
Austintown 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Seneca County
Tiffin 0 0
A few large limbs were reported down.
Lorain County
Grafton 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Marion County
Central Portion 0 0
Numerous trees were reported down
across central portions of the county,
including the city of Marion. In the
city of Marion, several homes were
damaged by fallen trees. One home
sustained severe wind damage as the
storms moved through, and a barn
was destroyed. Winds during this event
were estimated at around 70 mph.
Crawford County
Bucyrus 0 0 30K
A barn suffered extensive damage after
the roof was blown off. Numerous trees
were also reported down.
Summit County
Richfield 0 0 4K
A few trees were reported down.
Morrow County
Shauck 0 0 10K
Numerous large trees and limbs were
reported down.
Portage County
Mantua to 0 0 6K
Hiram
Several trees were reported down.
Richland County
Mansfield Arpt 0 0 8K
A wind gust of 61 mph was measured at
the Mansfield Lahm Airport. Several
trees were downed in Mansfield.
Cuyahoga County
Brecksville 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Knox County
Central Portion 0 0 175K
Severe thunderstorms moved across
Knox County during the afternoon
hours of June 22nd. Damage was
reported from Fredericktown to Mt.
Vernon. Dozens of trees came down
in Fredericktown and several homes
suffered major damage from fallen
trees. There was also a report of
a barn heavily damaged during the
storm. In Mt Vernon, numerous
trees were reported down and
one house was damaged by a downed
tree. A car was crushed by another
fallen tree. Utility poles and
lines were downed at several
locations in the county with
approximately twenty thousand
customers affected by outages.
Downed trees and power lines also
forced several county and town roads
in and around Mt Vernon to be closed.
Medina County
Medina 0 0 6K
Quarter size hail was observed.
Richland County
Mansfield 0 0 35K
Numerous trees were reported down,
and a barn was destroyed.
Lorain County
Wellington 0 0 1K
A few large limbs were reported down.
Summit County
Fairlawn 0 0 10K
Golf ball size hail was observed.
Ashland County
Countywide 0 0 450K
During the late afternoon hours of
June 22nd, severe thunderstorms
moved across Ashland County and
caused extensive damage. The worst
damage resulted from straight line
winds caused by a downburst that
started east of Charles Mills Lake
and continued through the Mifflin
area to near Hayesville. Winds were
estimated to be greater than 80
mph. Up to a thousand trees were
downed along this path. Near
Mifflin, a 120 foot tall radio
tower was knocked down. Several
homes in Mifflin lost sections of
roof and three garages were also
destroyed. One of the homes was
damaged enough to be declared
uninhabitable. In Hayesville,
over half the the trees in the town
were blown down and many homes were
damaged. Numerous roads had to be
closed because of downed trees,
limbs and power lines. Across the
remainder of the county, trees and
power lines were reported down from
as far north as Polk to Loudonville
in the southeast corner of the
county. At least two homes were
damaged by fallen trees in
Loudonville. Thousands of people lost
power during this event.
Trumbull County
Kinsman 0 0 4K
Several trees were reported down.
Portage County
Ravenna 0 0 15K
Several power poles and wires were
reported down. One person was trapped
inside of a ear after a power line
fell on it. No injuries were reported.
Summit County
Akron 0 0 2K
A tree and large limb was reported
down.
Wayne County
Countywide 0 0 950K
Hundreds of trees, large limbs,
utility poles and power lines were
reported down across the county as
severe thunderstorms moved across
Wayne County during the late afternoon
hours of the 22nd. Damage in the City
of Wooster was especially bad with many
homes damaged by fallen trees. At least
20,000 homes lost power as a result of
the storms. It took several days for
power to be restored to all areas. Many
roads in Wooster and elsewhere in the
county had to be closed because of the
fallen trees and power lines. A
country club in Wooster spent nearly
$100,000 cleaning up 189 downed trees
on it's property. Near Dalton, a home,
barn and silo were damaged by
thunderstorm winds. Tree damage in
Wooster was as extensive as that seen
after a tornado hit the city on
November 12th, 2003.
Holmes County
Mt Hope to 0 0 750K
Winesburg
During the late afternoon hours of
June 22nd, a severe thunderstorm
moved across eastern Holmes County
and produced a tornado. This tornado
touched down at 5:30 pm just west of
Mt Hope and tracked east through
Winesburg and then exited the county.
The tornado had a damage path in
Holmes County roughly six miles in
length and 50 to 100 yards in width.
The majority of the damage was
classified as F1, but there were
several areas of F2 damage evident.
Along the path, numerous structures
were damaged and hundreds of trees
toppled or snapped. A barn was
heavily damaged near where the
tornado first touched down. Two
houses nearby sustained siding and
roof damage. A home on State Route
241 just outside of Mt. Hope was
destroyed and several buildings at a
factory in Mt. Hope sustained major
damage. Metal roofs were torn off of
these factory buildings with debris
found as far as a mile away. Wooden
beams from the buildings were thrown
and pierced metal garage doors. Empty
box trailers were overturned and
one box trailer was even torn from
its frame. The tornado continued east
from Mt Hope and damaged several more
homes on it's way to Winesburg. One
house had it's second floor torn off.
A second factory near Winesburg lost
large sections of roof. In Winesburg,
a few homes sustained roof damage.
The tornado continued into Tuscara
was County and caused damage there.
Later, the same parent thunderstorm
produced another tornado west of
Waynesburg in southeastern Stark
County.
Stark County
Countywide 1 1 1.2M
A line of severe thunderstorms moved
east across Stark County during the
early evening hours of June 22nd and
caused extensive damage. In addition
to straight winds estimated to be
nearly 70 mph, this line of storms
produced two tornadoes in Stark County.
The tornadoes and straight line winds
combined to destroy or heavily damage
around 50 homes. Another 125 homes
sustained minor damage. A 17 year boy
was killed around 5:40 p.m. in Sugar
Creek Township after the tent he was
in was struck by a falling tree. A
second boy inside the tent was injured.
This incident occurred at a hunting
club on Lawndell Road SW. Every
township and municipality in the
reported damage during this event. As
many as 2,000 trees and limbs were
downed in the county. In addition to
the damage done to homes and
businesses, dozens of cars were also
damaged by fallen trees. Pike, Sandy,
Sugar Creek and Bethlehem Townships
were especially hard hit. Local
officials stated that nearly every
road in Pike Township was blocked by
fallen trees or limbs after this line
moved through. M17UT
Stark County
1 W Brewster to 0 0 1.5M
Navarre
A Fl tornado touched down just west of
Brewster at 5:45 p.m. on June 22nd.
This tornado tracked to the east
northeast and finally lifted near
Navarre. This tornado had a damage path
roughly four miles in length and 50 to
75 yards in width. Extensive damage
was done in Brewster, especially on the
west side of the town. Five houses, two
garages and one car were destroyed on
West 4th Street with other homes
elsewhere in Brewster sustaining lesser
damages. Twelve mobile homes were also
destroyed or damaged enough to be
declared uninhabitable in Brewster. A
local utility company had roughly
$300,000 in damage and repair costs.
The tornado continued to Navarre and
finally lifted after damaging a few
more homes and buildings. It was
estimated that over a thousand trees
were downed along the damage path with
400 reported down in Brewster and
another 300 down in Navarre. Some
of this damage may have been caused
by straight line winds associated
with the parent thunderstorm. Most of
the structural damage along the path
was caused by toppled trees. The
City of Brewster alone spent $450,000
for clean up costs and repairs to
city property.
Trumbull County
Cortland to 0 0 30K
Fowler
Thunderstorm winds downed several
trees and large limbs. A park pavilion
in Cortland was also blown down during
the storms.
Mahoning County
Canfield 0 0 1K
A few large limbs were reported down.
Stark County
2 E East Sparta to 0 0 500K
Waynesburg
The same parent thunderstorm that
produced a tornado in northeastern
Holmes County spawned a second
tornado in southeastern Stark County.
A Fl tornado touched down east of
East Sparta around 5:58 pm. This
tornado moved east into Waynesburg
where it followed Lisbon Street
through the center of town and then
lifted. The tornado had a damage path
roughly three and a half miles
long and no more than 50 yards in
width. Hundreds of trees were downed
along the damage path. Many of these
trees were in Waynesburg where the
top floor of a three story building
in the downtown area was tore off. A
second building on Mill Street also
sustained significant damage. Other
buildings on the east side of the city
also sustained some damage. Twenty two
utility poles were snapped in the
Waynesburg area as well. Straight line
winds associated with the parent
thunderstorms may have contributed
to this damage.
Ashland County
3 S Mc Zena 0 0 25K
Straight line winds from a
thunderstorm downburst caused
considerable damage at a campground
south of McZena along the
Ashland/Holmes county line. Around
sixty trees and thirty one power poles
were reported down at the campground.
A pontoon boat was also flipped over.
Winds from this downburst were
estimated to be nearly 70 mph.
Holmes County
Lakeville to 0 0 200K
Holmesville
Straight line winds from a thunderstorm
downburst caused considerable damage at
a campground along the Ashland/Holmes
county line west of Lakeville. Around
sixty trees and thirty one power poles
were reported down at the campground. A
pontoon boat was also flipped over. The
downburst continued east from the
campground and moved through the
Lakeville area where it downed
dozens of trees and damaged several
buildings. The damage path continued
east to Holmesville where four
apartment buildings and a business
lost large sections of roof. Several
hundred trees were downed in northern
Holmes County from this downburst which
produced winds estimated to be nearly
70 mph. Widespread power outages were
reported.
Mahoning County
North Jackson 0 0
Penny size haft was observed.
Trumbull County
Masury 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Wood County
Bowling Green 0 0 4K
Several large limbs were reported down.
Cuyahoga County
Mayfield Hgts 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Lorain County
Avon Lake 0 1 8K
A few trees and utility wires were
reported down. In Avon Lake, a large
tree limb fell on a bicyclist. The
bicyclist sustained minor injuries and
was transported to the hospital.
Geauga County
Thompson 0 0
Quarter size hail was observed.
Cuyahoga County
Bay Vig 0 0 4K
Two trees were reported down.
Ashtabula County
Rock Creek 0 0 10K
Walnut size hail was observed.
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland Hgts 0 0 6K
Several large limbs were reported down.
Wayne County
New Pittsburg 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Holmes County
3 NE Loudonville 0 0
Penny size hail was observed, and
accumulated enough to cover the ground
before ending.
Cuyahoga County
Gates Mills 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Lake County
Mentor 0 0
Quarter size hail was observed, and
lasted for several minutes accumulating
enough to cover the ground.
Lake County
Painesville 0 0
Penny size hail was observed.
Geauga County
Montville 0 0
Penny size hail was observed. It lasted
for several minutes, accumulating
enough to cover the ground.
Ashtabula County
8 W Andover 0 0
Penny size hail was observed
OHIO Northwest
Williams County
Edon 0 0
Williams County
2 E Montpelier 0 0
Defiance County
Ney 0 0
Defiance County
3 NE Ney 0 0
Paulding County
Antwerp 0 0
Defiance County
Ney 0 0
Paulding County
Paulding 0 0
Putnam County
Glandorf 0 0
Paulding County
2 S Paulding 0 0
Paulding County
1 SE Paulding 0 0
3 to 4 foot diameter tree blown down.
Paulding County
Grover Hill 0 0
Allen County
Harrod 0 0 80K
A residence was struck by lightning,
cause a fire which spread through much
of the house, causing extensive damage
to the house and an attached garage.
Those in the home were able to escape
without injury. Damage is estimated
at around $80,000.
Allen County
Cairo 0 0 40K
A empty barn was struck by lightning,
resulting in a fire which destroyed
the barn. An adjacent house suffered
heat damage to the siding but the
house, which was vacant, never caught
fire. Damage for both is estimated
at around $40,000.
Williams County
Bryan 0 0
Williams County
Countywide 0 0 20K
Trees, tree limbs and power lines were
reported down across the county.
Defiance County
1 N Defiance 0 0
Henry County
2 N Hamler 0 0 2K
Several large trees were blown down.
A barn door was also blown in.
Putnam County
Glandorf to 0 0
Gilboa
Numerous reports of hail ranging
from penny to quarter size were
received along State Route 694 from
Glandorf, into Ottawa and east to
Gliboa.
Paulding County
Antwerp 0 0
Van Wert County
2 E Willshire 0 0 20K
Very brief touchdown near the
intersection of Harrison Willshire
Rd. and state route 81. Several
storage sheds, silos, grain elevators,
and trees sustained damage.
Van Wert County
Willshire 0 0 100K
Widespread trees and power lines
down. All roads closed in town due
to being blocked by downed trees and
power lines. Numerous homes and
barns sustained structural damage,
both from wind, and from falling
trees. A grain elevator sustained
significant damage, and the
village's communication system was
destroyed.
Van Wert County
5 E Willshire 0 0 15K
Brief touchdown near the intersection
of state route 81 and Glenmore Rd. A
garage sustained significant
structural damage. Total path length
was about 100 yards.
Van Wert County
Van Wert 0 0 25K
Barn blown over. Several trees and
power lines down.
Van Wert County
5 S Convoy 0 0
Van Wert County
2 NE Venedocia 0 0 10K
Very brief touchdown near the
intersection of Converse Rd. and
Landeck Rd. A well built shed was
destroyed in this area.
Allen County
Delphos 0 0 10K
Numerous trees and power lines down
Allen County
Spencerville 0 0 10K
Barn moved about 2 feet off the
foundation. Several trees and power
lines blown down.
Putnam County
Kalida 0 0
Several large trees down.
Allen County
1 E Lima to 0 0
Lima
Three tractor railers were blown
over on Interstate 75.
Allen County
Lima 0 2 200K
Widespread tree and power line damage
throughout the city of Lima. Along a
strech of Shawnee Rd. from Fort Amanda
Rd. to Reed Rd., every power pole and
traffic signal was blown over,
completely blocking the road. The
roof of an automotive shop at
Jackson St. and Findlay Rd.
collapsed. Numerous homes and
businesses sustained roof damage.
About two thirds of Allen County
was without power. One person was
injured by a falling tree, and one
person was knocked over by the
wind and sustained minor injuries.
There were also up to 15 indirect
injuries from automobile accidents
during the storm.
Allen County
Lima 0 0 50K
Roof collapsed at the Motel 6 on
Harding Highway. The south end of
the building sustained considerable
damage.
Allen County
3 E Lima to 0 0 1.6M
1 E Lima
Three aircraft hangars destroyed.
About 17 airplanes and the Allen
County Sheriffs Office helicopter
were significantly damaged or
destroyed.
Allen County
3 E Beaverdam 0 0 20K 5K
Brief touchdown near the
intersection of U.S. route 30 and
Pevee Rd. The roof of one home was
destroyed, with another home
sustaining significant roof damage.
The tornado also resulted in crop
damage in the area.
Putnam County
Pandora 0 0 10K
Several trees and power lines
blown down.
Allen County
Lima 0 0 20K
Roof damage to a shopping center.
Widespread trees and power lines
down.
Allen County
Bluffton 0 0 60K
Barn destroyed on Sugar Creek
Road. Thirty seven head of cattle
were trapped in the barn, eight
of which died.
Williams County
1 SW Bryan 0 0
Fulton County
Lyons 0 0
Tree Down
OHIO Southeast
Washington County
Marietta 0 0
Washington County
Lowell 0 0
Meigs County
Pomeroy 0 0
Meigs County
Racine 0 0
Vinton County
Ratcliffburg 0 0
Morgan County
Pennsville 0 0
Washington County
Reno 0 0
Trees came down along Route 7.
Athens County
Coolville 0 0
Perry County
Crooksville 0 0
Morgan County
Deavertown 0 0
Morgan County
Malta 0 0
Vinton County
Mc Arthur 0 0
Meigs County
9 N Portland 0 0
Lawrence County
South Pt 0 0
Vinton County
Zaleski 0 0
Trees and large branches were blown
down.
OHIO Southwest
Darke County
Arcanum to 0 0 25K
Pitsburg
Seven homes were flooded, with two
sustaining major damage. Four house
trailers were also flooded. A log
and corn fodder jam occurred as a
result of the heavy rain, causing
high water to flow over Bridge Oaks
Road.
Franklin County
Grove City to 0 0 10K
Groveport
Numerous roads were flooded and
closed across the southern part of
Franklin County. Two boys were were
swept into Big Run Creek near Grove
City. They were later rescued.
Licking County
Pataskala 0 0
Roads were flooded and closed in
and around town.
Fayette County
Jeffersonville 0 0 3K
Trees were downed.
Miami County
West Milton to 0 0
Tipp City
Several roads were flooded across
Monroe Township.
Madison County
6 SE London 0 0 2K
Two trees were knocked down.
Logan County
Bellefontaine 0 0
A few roads were flooded.
Darke County
2 NW Bradford 0 0
Water was up to 18 inches deep
across the intersection of
Horatio-Harris Cree and Zerber
Roads.
Auglaize County
St Marys 0 0
Several roads were flooded and
closed.
Mercer County
Montezuma 0 0
A few roads were flooded. Three
automobiles were washed off roads.
Shelby County
Russia 0 0
Roads were flooded. Several homes
had water in their basements.
Logan County
Russells Pt to 0 0
Huntsville
Several roads were flooded,
including State Route 274 near
Russells Point. A small tributary
of the Great Miami River overflowed
into a greenhouse and a building
carrying oil supplies along State
Route 117.
Champaign County
Mechanicsburg 0 0
A few roads were flooded.
Montgomery County
Centerville 0 0
Roads were flooded throughout
Washington Township.
Fayette County
3 NW Bloomingburg 0 0
The intersection of State Routes
38 and 734 was flooded.
Auglaize County
Wapakoneta 0 0
Darke County
Union City 0 0 4K
Trees and numerous large limbs
were knocked down.
Auglaize County
4 SE Wapakoneta 0 0 3K
Trees and power poles were
knocked down.
Miami County
Piqua 0 0
Shelby County
5 SE Sidney 0 0
A few roads were flooded.
Butler County
Oxford 0 0 3K
A few trees were downed.
Champaign County
St Paris 0 0 3K
One tree was knocked down. A large
tree limb fell onto an automobile,
causing minor damage.
Hamilton County
Lockland 0 0 3K
Trees were knocked down.
Butler County
Middletown 0 0 3K
A few large tree limbs were knocked
down.
Warren County
Lebanon to 0 0 3K
Butlerville
Two trees were downed, including
one across the Lebanon Bike Trail.
A power pole was also blown over
near Butlerville.
Preble County
New Paris to 0 0 8K
West Alexandria
Trees were downed across the northern
and central portions of the county.
Warren County
5 N Lebanon 0 0 4K
A few trees were knocked down in
Clearcreek Township.
Auglaize County
2 W Waynesfield
Hocking County
Logan 0 10
Ten people were injured, one
seriously, from a lightning bolt that
struck the outdoor pavillion they
were standing under. All ten
people survived.
Mercer County
Chattanooga to 0 0 15K
Rockford
Two machine sheds were heavily
damaged, and several barns sustained
roof damage. A few large trees were
also downed.
Franklin County
Gahanna 0 0 3K
Large tree limbs were downed.
Mercer County
3 E Rockford 0 0 20K
A small tornado briefly touched down
near the intersection of US Route 127
and Shelley Road. A barn was destroyed
and a few trees were knocked down.
Darke County
Union City 0 0
Fairfield County
Pickerington 0 0 3K
A few trees were knocked down.
Darke County
3 W Bradford 0 0
A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph
wind gust.
Miami County
Piqua 0 0
A gust of 60 mph was estimated with
the hail as well.
Auglaize County
St Marys to 0 0 15K
Wapakoneta
Several houses sustained roof damage.
Trees and power poles were downed in
scattered locations from St Marys to
Wapakoneta. A few semi trailers were
blown over on Interstate 75 near
Wapakoneta. This was caused by a
possible downburst.
Auglaize County
Wapakoneta 0 0 10K
A weak tornado touched down near the
intersection of US Route 33 and
Interstate 75. Several homes sustained
roof damage from the tornado.
Shelby County
Sidney to 0 0 15K
Port Jefferson
Numerous trees and large limbs were
downed across the northern half of
the county. One tree fell on a vehicle
and another on a house in Sidney,
causing minor damage to both.
Hardin County
Ada to 0 0 10K
Dunkirk
Two homes near the intersection of
US Route 68 and State Route 81
sustained damage, One of the houses
had its chimney blown off. The
second house had roof tiles blown
off of its garage. Several large
tree limbs were downed.
Logan County
Bellefontaine 0 0
A trained spotter estimated a 60
mph wind gust.
Champaign County
Countywide 0 0 7K
Trees were downed.
Union County
Raymond to 0 0 4K
Richwood
Trees were also knocked down across
the northern part of the county.
Delaware County
2 S Delaware 0 0 8K
Several tents were blown down at
the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
Trees were also downed.
Preble County
3 N Camden 0 0 10K
One home had its roof peeled off
by the thunderstorm winds.
Franklin County
2 W Westerville 0 0 3K
Trees were knocked down a mile or
two south of the Polaris area.
Licking County
Newark 0 0 3K
Several trees and large limbs were
downed.
Preble County
West Alexandria 0 0 3K
A few trees were knocked down.
Butler County
Countywide 0 0 8K
Numerous trees were downed.
Warren County
Waynesville 0 0 3K
Trees were downed.
Greene County
3 S Bellbrook 0 0 3K
Large tree limbs were knocked
down in Sugarcreek Township.
Montgomery County
Miamisburg 0 0 5K
Trees and large limbs four to six
inches in diameter were knocked down
in Miami Township.
Clermont County
5 W Goshen 0 3K
Several trees were downed in
Miami Township.
Highland County
Leesburg 0 15K
Darke County
Union City 0 0 3K
A few power poles were knocked down.
Mercer County
Maria Stein 0 0 3K
Power poles were downed.
Auglaize County
Countywide 0 0 8K
Trees were downed.
Warren County
Morrow 0 1
A 16 year old boy was injured by a
lightning strike.
Shelby County
Anna 0 0 3K
A few trees were knocked down.
Penny size hail also occurred.
Miami County
Countywide 0 0 8K
Trees were knocked down.
Franklin County
Gahanna to 0 0 5K
Whitehall
Several trees and large limbs were
knocked down.
OKLAHOMA, Eastern
Tulsa County
Tulsa 0 0 25K
Golfball size hail fell at the
Channel 6 studio in downtown
Tulsa.
Tulsa County
3 E Tulsa to 0 4 2.5M
4.2 ESE Tulsa
A microburst occurred near
the fairgrounds. There was
extensive damage north to
south from 11th Street to
21st Street and from east to
west from Yale to the Broken
Arrow Expressway. Wind speeds
were estimated at 85 miles an
hour based on the damage. 1420
homes were damaged, two of
which received major damage as
large trees were blown down
onto them. At one time, 13,000
residents near the damaged area
were without power.
There was extensive roof damage
at the fairgrounds and several
rides at Bell's Amusement park
were damaged. The most notable
damage was the roof being
peeled back at the trade
center, the roof being stripped
to the sheet metal at the
exchange center, and the 80
year old Ferris wheel at Bell's
being destroyed. Two churches
near the fairgrounds received
roof damage.
There were four injuries for which
people were taken to the hospital.
All were considered minor.
Pushmataha County
7 N Sobol to 0 0
5 E Sobol
Choctaw County
8 NNE Ft Towson 0 0
Choctaw County
8 NNE Ft Towson 0 0
Thunderstorm winds estimated
at 70 miles an hour uprooted a
large tree and snapped several
others.
Tulsa County
Glenpool 0 0 2M
A fuel tank which contained 5 million
gallons of gasoline was struck by
lightning causing a fire. The fuel
tank was part of a tank farm near
Glenpool. 800,000 gallons of fuel
burned with much of the rest being
pumped out of the tank. The tank was
originally 48 feet tall and when the
fire was finally put out by covering
it with a chemical foam it stood at
20 feet tall. The fire started early
in the morning and was put out early
that evening. Residents from five
surrounding homes voluntarily
evacuated. Traffic on nearby Highway
75 was rerouted for a time.
Okfuskee County
3 S Paden 0 0
Okfuskee County
2 SE Paden to 0 0
Boley
Creek County
Kiefer 0 0 15K
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down
trees, one of which fell on a home
damaging it.
Tulsa County
Glenpool 0 0
KOTV storm chasers estimated 60 mph
thunderstorm wind gusts.
Tulsa County
Owasso 0 0
Tulsa County
Tulsa 0 0
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70
miles an hour blew down a tree at
the OSU Tulsa campus.
OKLAHOMA, Extreme Southeast
Mccurtain County
5 W Hochatown 0 0
Mccurtain County
Valliant 0 0
Mccurtain County
2 E Valliant 0 0
OKLAHOMA, Panhandle
Texas County
Goodwell 0 0 18K
Major crop damage reported from
large quantity of hail.
Beaver County
1 SSW Beaver 0 0
Severe thunderstorms across the
central and eastern Oklahoma
panhandle produced hail which
damaged crops and also high winds.
No injuries were reported.
Cimarron County
15 NW Boise City 0 0
Four inch diameter tree limbs broken.
Texas County
3 E Guymon 0 0
Severe thunderstorms across the
western and central Oklahoma
panhandle produced high winds
which broke tree limbs and hail.
No injuries were reported.
Beaver County
Slapout 0 0
Beaver County
6 SE Slapout to 0 0 8K
7 SE Slapout
Official storm damage survey
indicates brief tornado touchdown
along East to West 0330 Road in
extreme southeastern Beaver county.
Beaver County
5 S Slapout 0 0
Beaver County
5 S Slapout 0 0
Severe thunderstorms across the
eastern Oklahoma panhandle produced
high winds and hail along with a
brief tornado in southeastern Beaver
county. The tornado caused damage to
power poles and snapped four to six
inch diameter tree limbs. Metal
roofing was entangled on a fence
and wrapped around frame from
outbuilding. Trees were sheared off
with one tree blown over. No injuries
were reported.
Cimarron County
11 W Boise City 0 0
Cimarron County
Boise City 0 0
Texas County
5 SE Tyrone 0 0
Landspout tornado based on video
footage with no damage or injuries
reported. Path length and path width
were estimated. The tornado remained
over open country.
Beaver County
2 W Turpin 0 0
Two landspout tornadoes on the ground
at the same time based on pictures.
The path length and path width were
estimated. There were no damage or
injuries reported. The tornadoes
remained over open country,
Beaver County
2 W Turpin 0 0
Two landspout tornadoes on the
ground at the same time based on
pictures. The path length and path
width were estimated. There were no
damage or injuries reported. The
tornadoes remained over open country.
Beaver County
Turpin 0 0
Texas County
1 NE Adams to 0 0 700K
3.5 NE Adams
An official storm damage survey was
made by the Texas County Emergency
Manager. One hog barn was severely
damaged and three homes sustained
significant roof damage. Also ...
two barns and a pickup with a
trailor hitched to the pickup were
damaged.
Texas County
6 NE Adams 0 0 58K
Thunderstorm wind damage to three
homes which was reported at the
intersection of Road 59 and Road M.
Beaver County
Turpin 0 0
Texas County
7 E Hardesty 0 0
Texas County
6 ENE Adams 0 0 34K
Report of several power poles
blown down and irrigation towers
overturned. Severe thunderstorms
initiated along a surface trough
and frontal boundary across the
Oklahoma panhandle during the late
afternoon hours. The severe
thunderstorms produced large hail
... damaging winds ... and a few
landspout tornadoes. One tornado
just northeast of Adams caused
considerable damage but no
injuries were reported.
Cimarron County
Boise City 0 0
Texas County
Goodwell 0 0
Texas County
2 E Goodwell 0 0
Texas County
2 E Goodwell 0 0
Texas County
2 E Goodwell 0 0
Texas County
5 W Guymon 0 0 68K
High winds overturned a
tractor-trailer.
Texas County
2 W Guymon 0 0
Texas County
2 W Guymon 0 0
Texas County
2 E Goodwell 0 0
Texas County
2 E Goodwell 0 0
Texas County
1 W Hooker 0 0
Texas County
1 W Hooker 0 0
Texas County
Hardesty 0 0 42K
High winds caused damage to
homes. Also ... street signs
... trees and power poles
were reported blown down.
Beaver County
Turpin 0 0
Beaver County
Bryans Corner 0 0
Severe thunderstorms across
the Oklahoma panhandle
produced damaging winds
during the evening hours.
No injuries were reported.
OKLAHOMA, Western,
Central and Southeast
OKZ004>048-
50052
0 0 151M
The drought continued to affect the
region during June. The drought
remained at severe to extreme
(D2-D3) levels throughout the
area during the month with the
worst conditions occurring in
western Oklahoma. The month of
June was the heart of the winter
wheat harvest which showed losses
to the wheat crop due to the
drought. The area had been
declared a federal disaster area
so that farmers and ranchers could
receive aid through loans. Only
53% of the acres of wheat planted
were actually harvested with the rest
of the acreage abandoned for loss.
The average amount harvested in a
year is usually about 75%. The
quality of the wheat crop was also
down with 23 bushels per acre
produced compared to a 45 year
average of 28.6 bushels per acre.
The amount per acre is the lowest
since 1995 and 1996. With the low
wheat production of crop actually
harvested and the amount of acres
that were abandoned, the total
monetary loss of the wheat crop due
to the drought was roughly estimated
at $150 million.
The winter wheat crop was not the
only aspect of the agriculture
community that was affected by
the drought. Pastures and hay
production continued to remain
low which affected ranchers and
farmers that raise livestock.
Farm ponds also continued to dry up.
With the lack of food and adequate
water, many farmers and ranchers
continued to sell part or all of
their herds. Those businesses that
rely on the harvest of crops were
also adversely impacted.
The lack of rainfall continued to
impact communities and outdoor
recreation activities and their
associated businesses. Additional
towns instigated some level of
water rationing in their
communities. Low lake, river, and
pond levels had also affected
fishing, swimming, and boating
activities. In some cases, the
lakes had receded enough that
boat docks and ramps were on dry
land. The low lake levels also
caused some parts of the lakes to
become dangerous to boaters due to
the lake bottom and the things
laying on them being closer to the
surface which had caused some
accidents.
The ongoing dry conditions also
caused an increase in fire danger
over the area, with much of the
vegetation beginning to cure again
after becoming green for a short
time in the spring. Several
wildfires occurred over the area
during the month of June.
Firefighters were able to contain
the fires causing only a few
hundred acres or less to burn per
fire.
Ellis County
8 WSW Arnett 0 0
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Grant County
3 E Renfrow 0 0
Kay County
Braman 0 0 15K
The roof of a local cafe was
partially blown off. A two
foot diameter tree was downed.
Tree limbs, 4-5 inches in
diameter, were also snapped.
Kay County
1 W Kildare 0 0
Roger Mills County
Dempsey 0 0
Roger Mills County
1 SSW Cheyenne 0 0
Beckham County
8.5 NW Mayfield 0 0
Roger Mills County
4 W Sweetwater 0 0
Harmon County
5 WSW Hollis 0 0
Roger Mills County
Cheyenne 0 0
Harmon County
3 W Gould 0 0
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Roger Mills County
Cheyenne 0 0
Harmon County
3 W Gould 0 0
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Harmon County
6 E Hollis 0 0 7.5K
Several pieces of farming
equipment were blown across
a field and through a fence.
Harmon County
Hollis 0 0
Harmon County
Hollis 0 0 5K
A few power poles and many tree
limbs were downed. A few roofs
sustained minor damage.
Jackson County
1 NW Martha 0 0 2.5K
Power lines were downed.
Roger Mills County
9 E Dempsey 0 0
Hail was reported covering the
ground near the intersection of
Dempsey Road and Highway 283.
Roger Mills County
2 E Herring Station 0 0 2.5K
Power lines were downed near
the river.
Roger Mills County
Herring Station 0 0
Small hail was also reported.
Greer County
Mangum 0 0 0.50K
Some tree limbs were downed.
Greer County
6 SW Mangum 0 0 7.5K
A patio cover was blown apart.
Several small trees were also
downed.
Kingfisher County
5 S Reeding 0 0 7.5K
Power poles were downed.
Kiowa County
Lugert 0 0
Kiowa County
(Hbr)Muni Arpt 0 0
Wind gust was measured by file
KHBR ASOS near Hobart.
Canadian County
5 WNW El Reno 0 0
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Oklahoma County
(Tik)Tinker Afb 0 0
Wind gust was measured at Tinker
Air Force Base (KTIK).
Comanche County
Lawton 0 0
Hail was observed on the southwest
side of town.
Tillman County
1 W Davidson 0 0
Comanche County
Lawton 0 0
Ellis County
Fargo 0 0
Grady County
6 E Tabler 0 0
Comanche County
3 S Cache 0 0
Hail report gathered by the NSSL
Severe Hail Verification
Experiment (SHAVE).
Comanche County
1 W Lawton 0 0
Stephens County
1 WSW Marlow 0 0
Comanche County
Lawton 0 0 0.20K
Three inch diameter tree limbs
were downed.
Comanche County
4 NW Lawton 0 0
Hail report gathered by the
NSSL Severe Hail Verification
Experiment (SHAVE).
Grady County
2 W Norge 0 0
Grady County
2 W Norge 0 0
Grady County
1 E Laverty 0 0
Comanche County
3 SW Cache 0 0
Hail report gathered by the
NSSL Severe Hail Verification
Experiment (SHAVE).
Comanche County
1 W Cache 0 0
Hail report gathered by the
NSSL Severe Hail Verification
Experiment (SHAVE)
Comanche County
5 S Lawton 0 0
Comanche County
Lawton 0 0
Kiowa County
7 E Snyder 0 0
Stephens County
Duncan 0 0 0.50K
A large tree was downed blocking
Highway 81.
Garvin County
Pernell 0 0
Grady County
8 E Chickasha 0 0
Caddo County
1 S Anadarko 0 0
Cleveland County
Norman 0 0
Wind gust was estimated by an
off-duty NWS employee on the
northwest side of town.
Pottawatomie County
3 SW Maud 0 0
Caddo County
3.8 S Anadarko 0 0
Caddo County
2 S Anadarko 0 0
Hail report gathered by NSSL
Severe Hail Verification
Experiment (SHAVE).
Seminole County
3 NE Bowlegs 0 0
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Seminole County
Cromwell 0 0 0.50K
Tree limbs, 1-2 inches in
diameter, were downed.
Garvin County
5 ENE Wynnewood 0 0
Lincoln County
Prague 0 0
Kingfisher County
10 W Kingfisher 0 0
Garfield County
5 NNE Drummond 0 0
A brief funnel cloud developed
near a cold front that was moving
across the area. This funnel
cloud may have briefly reached the
ground as a landspout, but no
damage was reported.
OKZ020
0 0
A 21-month old boy succumbed
(indirect) to the heat when
left in a car for an hour in
Stillwater, Oklahoma. High
temperatures across the area
were in the mid 90s on June 18th.
Ellis County
5 NNW Catesby to 0 0 2.5K
3 NNW Catesby
Trees were reported snapped and
power poles downed between EW31
and EW33 roads.
Ellis County
3 N Catesby 0 0
Ellis County
2 NW Catesby 0 0
Hail was reported covering the
ground.
Ellis County
1 E Catesby 0 0
Ellis County
12 NNW Shattuck 0 0
Hail, 2.5-3 inches in diameter,
was observed west of Highway 283
on Highway 15.
Ellis County
(Gag)Shattuck Arpt G 0 0
Wind gust was measured by the
KGAG ASOS.
Woodward County
Woodward Arpt 0 0
Wind gust was measured by the
KWWR AWOS near Woodward.
OKZ025
1 0
An elderly woman was found dead
sitting in a patio chair on her
back porch at her home in Edmond,
Oklahoma Monday morning at 0600
CST. However, the exact time of
her death was not reported. The
woman was found to have died due
to the heat. The high temperature
on Sunday June 18 was in the mid
90s with overnight lows reaching
the upper 60s.
F78PH
OKZ024
1 0
A man collapsed at a house in
Yukon, Oklahoma on Tuesday June
20 due to the heat. He died from
the effects of heat stress the
following day in the hospital.
M32PH
Harper County
10 NNW Buffalo 0 0 7.5K
High line power poles were downed.
Harper County
7 WNW Laverne 0 0
Harper County
Buffalo 0 0
Harper County
.5 SW Buffalo 0 0
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Woodward County
6 SE Mutual 0 0
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Harper County
Buffalo 0 0
Harper County
2 E Buffalo 0 0 5K
Tin was blown off several buildings.
Woods County
Waynoka 0 0
Major County
North Portion 0 0
Strong to severe thunderstorms
dropped heavy rainfall accumulations
of 3 to 6+ inches over the Cimarron
River basin in Woods and northern
Woodward counties during the evening
of June 22 and early morning hours of
June 23. Minor rural flooding occurred
along the Cimarron River and some of
its smaller tributaries in northwestern
Oklahoma on June 23-24. The Cimarron
River crested at the river gage site 5
miles south of Waynoka, OK at 9.2 feet,
1.2 feet above flood stage, at 2:30 pm
CST on June 23, and was above flood
stage from 7:00 am CST on June 23 to
12:30 am CST on June 24.
Woods County
West Portion 0 0
Strong to severe thunderstorms dropped
heavy rainfall accumulations of 3 to
6+ inches over the Cimarron River basin
in Woods and northern Woodward counties
during the evening of June 22 and early
morning hours of June 23. Minor rural
flooding occurred along the Cimarron
River and some of its smaller
tributaries in northwestern Oklahoma on
June 23-24. The Cimarron River crested
at the river gage site 5 miles south of
Waynoka, OK at 9.2 feet, 1.2 feet above
flood stage, at 2:30 pm CST on June 23,
and was above flood stage from 7:00 am
CST on June 23 to 12:30 am CST on June
24.
Woodward County
Northeast Portion 0 0
Strong to severe thunderstorms dropped
heavy rainfall accumulations of 3 to
6+ inches over the Cimarron River basin
in Woods and northern Woodward counties
during the evening of June 22 and early
morning hours of June 23. Minor rural
flooding occurred along the Cimarron
River and some of its smaller
tributaries in northwestern Oklahoma on
June 23-24. The Cimarron River crested
at the river gage site 5 miles south of
Waynoka, OK at 9.2 feet, 1.2 feet above
flood stage, at 2:30 pm CST on June 23,
and was above flood stage from 7:00 am
CST on June 23 to 12:30 am CST on June
24.
OREGON, Central and East
NONE REPORTED.
OREGON, Northwest
ORZ001-005>009
0 0
A broad upper ridge of unusually high
height coupled with a thermally-
induced surface trough of low pressure
lingered over the Pacific Northwest
for several days. This pattern
resulted in persistent offshore flow,
and therefore many days of record-
smashing high temperatures. Many
cities in Oregon saw record-breaking
daily high temperatures for multiple
days in a row. Some examples from
around the area at the peak of the
heat on June 26th:
Astoria had 85 degrees, with the old
record at 81 degrees in 2000; Portland
at 101 deg., with the old record at 94
in 1987;
Troutdale at 102 deg., with the old
record at 100 in 1987; Hillsboro at
102 deg., with the old record at 94
in 2002; McMinnville at 103 deg.,
with the old record at 98 in 1925;
Salem at 103 deg., with the old
record at 97 in 1987; Eugene at 97
deg., with the old record at 95 in
1987; Hood River at 100 deg., with
the old record at 97 in 1968.
Many of these record daily high
temperatures were between 10 and
20 degrees above normal. Some
sited even produced high temperature
records for the entire month of
June, and a few approached, but did
not reach, high temperature records
for the entire period of record.
Lane County
5 SSW Mc Kenzie Brit 0 0
Lane County
5 SSW Me Kenzie Brit 0 0
An unstable airmass with southerly
near-surface winds brought afternoon
thunderstorms to the Cascades and
Cascade Foothills of Lane county in
Oregon. A few of these storms
produced severe conditions. One
particularly strong storm produced
wind gusts strong enough to bring
down a 12" diameter tree as weil as
hail estimated to be dime-sized.
OREGON, Southeast
Baker County
Sumpter 0 0
Roofs damaged and trees blown down
Harney County
10 W Diamond 0 0
Nickel size hail reported by spotter
10 miles west of Diamond.
Malheur County
Westfall 0 0
Quarter size hail reported by spotter
in Westfall.
Harney County
16 N Wagontire 0 0 0
Reported by Federal Employee.
Malheur County
1 SE Jordan Vly 0 0
Deep shear aloft destabilized the
airmass sufficiently for supercell
thunderstorm development across
parts of Idaho and Southeast Oregon.
Reports of 1 inch hail were common
across the County Warning Area.
OREGON, Southwest
Klamath County
South Central Portion 0 0
A dike on Upper Klamath Lake failed
on the afternoon of 06/07/06. It
inundated some Caledonia Marsh
agricultural fields, State Highway
140, and 3 holes on the Running Y
Golf Resort.
The NWS was not notified of this
event through official channels,
the former MIC called and passed
along the information. Once the
office was notified and the event
verified, a Flash Flood Warning
was issued for South Central
Klamath County at 07/2147 PDT,
effective until 08/0345 PDT. It
was extended until 08/1000 PDT at
08/0415 PDT. It was cancelled at
08/0858 PDT. A second dike was
threatening to fail, so a Flash
Flood Watch was issued at 08/0851
PDT. It was cancelled at 08/1359
PDT when it was determined that
no structures were in the
threatening area.
No permanent structures were affected
and there were no deaths or injuries,
but several agricultural structures
and equipment were inundated, and
Highway 140 was partially undermined,
forcing its closure. A second dike
showed signs of weakening, hut that
dike was reinforced and held. Had it
failed, more agricultural land would
have flooded. Highway 140 was opened
to 1 lane of travel after the waters
subsided; it will take a number of
months to effect repairs.
Jackson County
Jacksonville 0 0
Flooding was reported above Highway
238 near Jacksonville.
A Flash Flood Warning was issued for
southwest and west central Jackson
County (ORC029) at 12/1439 PDT,
effective until 12/1615 PDT. It was
cancelled at 12/1615 PDT. This
warning was issued after a member
of the public reported flooding of
agricultural fields near the South
Fork of Jackson Creek south of
Jacksonville. Some debris was
scattered over roads and some
erosion damage occurred, but no
structures were involved and there
were no deaths or injuries.
Location Character of Storm
OHIO East
Tuscarawas County
Sugar Creek Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Barn roof blown off. Trees blown
down.
Tuscarawas County
5 NE Newcomerstown Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees and power lines blown down.
Monroe County
Woodsfield Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees down along SR 26.
Columbiana County
Salem Hail (0.75)
Carroll County
Dellroy Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees down.
Muskingum County
Zanesville Hail (0.88)
Harrison County
Cadiz Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Numerous trees down county-wide.
Jefferson County
Dillonvale Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several trees and power lines blown
down. 400 customers lost electricity.
Carroll County
Carrollton Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees down.
Belmont County
Martins Ferry Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees blown down in Martins Ferry.
Other trees and power lines down near
Piedmont Lake. 245 customers lost
electric power.
Tuscarawas County
Dover Hail (0.75)
Coshocton County
Warsaw Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Numerous trees down along SR 36 and
SR 83.
Tuscarawas County
New Philadelphia Flash Flood
Crooked Run overflowed and flooded
Ragersville Rd and Crooked Run Rd.
Carroll County
Malvern Flash Flood
Roads flooded in Harrison Twp, Rose
Twp, and Brown Twp.
Muskingum County
5 SW Zanesville Flash Flood
SR 555 was flooded at 550 PM EDT. By
610 PM EDT, several roads were flooded
in southwestern Muskingum County,
between Zanesville and Fultonham.
Tuscarawas County
5 SW Dover Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Numerous trees and power lines down.
Carroll County
Carrollton to Thunderstorm Wind (G57)
5 N Carrollton
65 mph gust (57 kt) reported by skywam
spotter. Trees blown down along SR 39.
Noble County
5 N Caldwell Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees and power lines down.
Columbiana County
Leetonia Hail (0.75)
Jefferson County
Connorviile Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Numerous trees down along SR 150, near
Buckeye Local High School.
Harrison County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Numerous trees down county-wide.
Tuscarawas County
New Philadelphia Flash Flood
Many basements and roads flooded.
Tuscarawas County
New Philadelphia Flood
Tuscarawas River at New Philadelphia
rose above flood stage (7 ft) at 812
PM EDT on 22nd. It crested at 7.45 ft
at 10 PM EDT on 22nd, and fell below
flood stage at 115 AM EDT on the 23rd.
Guernsey County
North Salem Hail (0.75)
Muskingum County
Nashport Hail (0.88)
OHIO North
Morrow County
Shauck Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
A wind gust estimated at 60 mph brought
down two large trees. Penny size hail
was also observed.
Richland County
Bellville Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Marion County
La Rue Flood
The Scioto River at LaRue flooded from
the early morning hours of the 3rd
through the early morning hours of the
4th. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. The
river crested during the afternoon on
the 3rd. No injuries or significant
damage was reported during this event.
Seneca County
3 NE Tiffin Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Crawford County
Bucyrus Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Severe thunderstorm winds took down a
portion of a barn roof. Several tree
limbs were also down.
Crawford County
Chatfield Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Crawford County
2 N North Robinson Hail (0.88)
Nickel size hail was observed.
Morrow County
Shauck Hail (0.88)
Nickel size hail was observed. A
large limb was also reported down.
Morrow County
3 NW Chesterville Hail (1.00)
Quarter size hail was observed.
Marion County
Prospect Flood
The Scioto River at Prospect went
into flood shortly after midnight on
the 5th, and remained above flood
stage until the early afternoon hours.
Flood stage is 9.0 feet. The river
crested around 9.1 feet during the
morning hours.
Seneca County
Republic Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed. A large
tree was also reported down from the
thunderstorm.
Crawford County
New Washington Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Richland County
Mansfield Hail (1.00)
Quarter size hail was observed.
Morrow County
Iberia Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Richland County
Butler Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A large tree and a large limb was
reported down.
Crawford County
Northeast Portion Flash Flood
Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy
rains on the northeastern portion of
Crawford County. Radar estimated that
up to two inches of rain fell between
7 and 8 p.m. in this area. State Routes
98 and 602 had to be closed south of
New Washington because of flooding.
Wood County
Bloomdale Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
Three large trees and six large limbs
were reported down.
Lorain County
Lorain to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Avon Lake
Two trees were reported down in Lorain
and Avon Lake.
Cuyahoga County
Westlake Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Lucas County
Toledo Hail (0.88)
Nickel size hail was observed.
Cuyahoga County
Valley View Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several trees were reported down.
Lake County
Willoughby Hills Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Two trees were reported down. Power
lines were also taken down from the
fallen trees.
Geauga County
Chesterland to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Montville
Numerous trees were reported down
across the northern part of the
county.
Ashtabula County
Hartsgrove to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Orwell
A few trees were reported down.
Trumbull County
Champion Hgts Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several trees and power lines were
reported down.
Lucas County
Sylvania Hail (0.88)
Nickel size hail was observed.
Geauga County
1 S Chardon Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Ottawa County
1 NW Oak Harbor Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Lucas County
Toledo Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Lucas County
Pt Place Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Ottawa County
Oak Harbor Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Ottawa County
Oak Harbor Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Wood County
Custar Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Ottawa County
Port Clinton Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Wood County
Rising Sun Hail (1.00)
Quarter size hail was observed.
Erie County
Sandusky Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Sandusky County
6 E Vickery Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Seneca County
2 NE Fostoria Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Erie County
Sandusky Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Numerous large limbs were reported
down.
Erie County
Sandusky Hail (0.88)
Nickel size hail was observed.
Erie County
7 S Sandusky Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Lorain County
Elyria Hail (1.00)
Hail was initially observed as penny
size, but continued to increase to
quarter size before ending.
Erie County
Kimball Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Wyandot County
3 W Upper Sandusky Hail (0.88)
Nickel size hail was observed.
Huron County
Norwalk Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few large limbs were reported down.
Cuyahoga County
Westlake Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Lorain County
North Ridgeville Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Lake County
Painesville Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Two trees were reported down.
Geauga County
Chesterland to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Welshfield
A few large limbs were reported down.
Crawford County
East Portion Flash Flood
Thunderstorms dumped two to three
inches of rain on eastern Crawford
County during the morning of June
21st. Severe flooding occurred in the
New Washington and Crestline areas.
Several roads including State Routes
602, 598 and 96 were flooded by as
much as three feet of water. Severe
flooding was also reported along
Connely Road west of New Washington
where several cars became stranded in
flood waters over three feet deep.
Five houses were damaged northwest of
Crestline along State Route 598. At
least one of the houses had water
flowing through the ground floor.
Numerous other houses in the county
sustained damage from basement
flooding.
Lucas County
Countywide Flash Flood
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rainfall on Lucas County during the
evening hours of June 21st. Rainall
rates with the stronger storms exceeded
3 inches per hour. A peak rainfall
total of 7.25 inches was measured near
the University of Toledo. Other totals
from across the county included: 5.15
inches in West Toledo; 5.01 inches in
Richfield Township; 4.06 inches in
downtown Toledo and 2.72 inches at
Toledo Express Airport. Most of this
rain fell between 7 and 10 p.m., and a
spotter in West Toledo measured 3.4
inches of rain between 7 and 8:30 p.m.
Devastating flash flooding occurred
across the county with Toledo, Maumee
and Sylvania especially hard hit.
Roads and streets throughout the county
were turned into rivers. Hundreds of
vehicles became stranded in the flood
waters and emergency responders
performed dozens of boat rescues.
Shantee Creek left it's banks causing
extensive damage along Crawford and
Poinsetta Avenues. Many stores at the
Franklin Park Mall and dozens of homes
nearby were damaged by flooding after
a drainage ditch along Monroe Street
(State Route 51) overflowed.
Floodwaters in these areas were
reported to be several feet in depth.
Extensive damage was also reported on
Longwood Avenue. Dozens of roads and
streets bad to be closed with many of
them under as much as four feet of
water. Two homes were destroyed in
Lucas County during this event with 125
homes sustaining major damage and
around 200 homes suffering minor damage.
An additional 1,000 homes sustained
damage from basement or nuisance
flooding. The City of Toledo alone
spent over $250,000 responding to this
event. Local officials stated that this
was the worst flooding seen in the area
since July 4th, 1969.
Ottawa County
Countywide Flood
Thunderstorms dumped as much as 8 to
10 inches of rain on portions of
Ottawa County on June 21st and 22nd.
Widespread flooding occurred across
the county as runoff from this heavy
rain made it into area streams and
rivers. At the peak of the flooding,
much of the county was under standing
water. Numerous roads had to be closed
because of flooding. Hundreds of homes
sustained damage during this event.
Initial estimates indicate that as
much as 20 percent of the soybean crop
in the county was destroyed by
flooding. Local officials stated that
flood damage in the county was the
worst since July 4th, 1969.
Wood County
North Portion Flash Flood
Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy
rains on much of Wood County during
the evening hours of June 21st. The
heaviest rains fell on the
northern two tiers of townships.
Spotters in Haskins measured 4.5
inches of rain with 4.0 inches
recorded in Perrysburg and
2.50 inches at North Baltimore.
Most of this rain fell between 7 and
9 p.m. Significant street and lowland
flooding was reported in the
Perrysburg and Lake Township areas.
Several roads had to be closed
because of flood waters over two feet
deep. Further south, nuisance flooding
occurred in and around Bowling Green.
At least three buildings on the
Bowling Green State University
campus sustained flood damage.
Hundreds of homes in the county
experienced basement flooding.
Ottawa County
Countywide Flash Flood
Thunderstorms dumped very heavy rains
on Ottawa County during the evening
hours of June 21st. The rain began
around 7 pm with rainfall rates
later in the evening exceeding three
inches per hour. Rainfall totals from
the storm ranged from 6 to 8 inches
in the Port Clinton area with
slightly lesser amounts further east
and south. Widespread flash flooding
occurred across the county. The
flooding was especially bad in Port
Clinton where firefighters rescued
15 motorists from their stranded
vehicles between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m.
Floodwaters over three feet deep were
reported in many locations in the
city. At the peak of the event, flood
waters on Buckeye Boulevard were over
four feet deep. Extensive flooding
occurred on the ground floor of a
local hospital. Several apartment
buildings were also flooded in the
city requiring the evacuation of
dozens of residents. Flooding
elsewhere in the county closed
a couple dozen roads. Dozens of
homes and businesses sustained
significant damage from flooding that
made it into their ground floors.
Several hundred more homes sustained
lesser damages, mainly from basement
flooding. Local officials stated
that this was the worst flooding seen
in the county since the historic
flood and severe weather episode of
July 4th, 1969.
Erie County
Countywide Flash Flood
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rains on Erie County during the
evening of June 21st. Rainfall
rates with the stronger storms
exceeded three inches per hour.
As much as 7 to 9 inches of rain
fell on Perkins Township with 4 to 6
inches over the remainder of
the county. Most of this rainfall
fell between 8 and 11 p.m.
Devastating flash flooding occurred
across the county as result of this
rainfall. Perkins, Milan, Huron and
Margaretta Townships were the
hardest hit by the flooding. Rapid
rises in water levels occurred in
the county forcing the closure of
dozens of roads and streets.
Hundreds of people had to be
evacuated from flood prone areas.
The flooding was especially bad
along Pike Creek in Perkins Township
which quickly left it's bank.
Flooding also occurred
along Mills Creek near Sandusky with
several roads in the city flooded by
two to three feet of water. The
flooding worsened after
daybreak on the 22nd as runoff from
the heavy rains on the 21st made
it's way into the larger creeks and
rivers. Local officials stated that
this flood event was the worst in
the county since the July 4th, 1969.
See the accompanying flood event
write-up for damage estimates and
more details on the damage.
Lorain County
Countywide Flash Flood
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rains on Lorain County during the
late evening hours of June 21st and
early morning hours of the 22nd.
Rainfall rates with the stronger
storms approached 3 inches per hour.
A peak rainfall total of 6.5 inches
was reported in Vermilion with 4
inches of this total falling between
9 and 11 p.m. Other rainfall totals
from across the county included: 5.12
inches at Findlay State Park south
of Wellington, 4.65 inches in Canton
Township and 3.42 at the Lorain
County Airport near Elyria. Flash
flooding occurred as runoff from
this rain made it's way into the
area streams and rivers. Many roads
had be closed because of flooding.
Over three feet of fast flowing
water was reported on State Route
511 just south of Rochester. Other
streets and roads in the county
had to be closed as well, especially
in the northwest corner of the
county. Dozens of homes sustained
damaged from basement or nuisance
flooding.
Huron County
Countywide Flash Flood
Thunderstorms dumped torrential rains
on Huron County during the late
evening hours of June 21st and early
morning hours of the 22nd. Widespread
and devastating flash flooding
occurred as a result of this rain.
Damage in the county was the worst
since the storms of July 4th, 1969.
Between 5 and 9 inches of rain fell
on much of the county. Cooperative
observers in Norwalk measured a
storm total of 5.70 inches with a
spotter report just south of town of
6.66 inches. Other reports included
6.0 inches in New London and 4.20
inches in Fitchville. Most of this
rain fell in a three to four hour
period. Runoff from this rain caused
area streams and rivers to quickly
rise. By 3 a.m. evacuations were
under way in Norwalk where flood
waters around two feet deep were
already being reported on the
ground floors of several homes.
Evacuations were also conducted near
Clarksfield around the same time.
Many of these evacuations were
conducted by boat. Water levels
continued to rise as daybreak
approached. Dozens of roads in the
county were washed out or flooded
with water in some areas several
feet deep. Dozens of vehicles became
stranded in the flood waters and
many motorists had to be resuced by
emergency personnel. The Norwalk area
was especially hard hit. By 8 am on
the 22nd, the city had effectively
been cut in half by the flooding with
Linwood Avenue the only accessible
north/south route still open.
Evacuations continued through the
morning hours of the 22nd with
residents along Elm Street evacuated
after daybreak. Water Steer and
Benedict Avenue were also hard hit
with homes and business heavily
damaged or destroyed. Significant
flooding also was reported in New
London where over 100 homes were
damaged by flooding. See the
accompanying flood write up for more
damage estimates and information.
Crawford County
Northeast Portion Flash Flood
Thunderstorms redeveloped over
Crawford County during the late
evening hours of June 21st. One
to three inches of rain fell on
much of the county during a two
hour period. With streams and
rivers already full and the
ground still saturated from heavy
rains earlier in the day, flash
flooding resumed over portions of
the county. Flood waters over
three feet deep forced the closure
of State Routes 58 and 602 in
the northeastern corner of the
county. Homes in the area were
again inundated by flood water. The
flooding also severely impacted
the crops in the county with
projected yields reduced
significantly in some areas.
Seneca County
West Portion Flash Flood
Thunderstorms dumped 1 to 2 inches of
rainfall on the western half of
Seneca County during the evening
hours of the 21st on ground already
saturated from flooding earlier in the
day. Cooperative observers in Tiffin
measured 3.33 inches of rain on the
21st with 2.39 inches measured by
spotters in the eastern portion of
county. Widespread lowland and urban
flooding occurred as streams and
creeks quickly left their banks. The
street flooding was especially bad in
Fostoria where an underpass was
flooded by more than four feet
of water. Numerous other roads and
streets were also closed because of
flooding. Dozens of homes sustained
damage from basement and nuisance
flooding. Crop losses because of
flooding were also substantial.
Sandusky County
Countywide Flash Flood
Thunderstorms dumped torrential rains
on Sandusky County during the evening
hours of June 21st and early morning
hours of the 22nd. Rainfall rates
with the stronger storms approached
three inches per hour. Rainfall
totals for the event include: 7.5
inches in northeastern Townsend
Township; 5.0 inches at Woodville;
4.5 inches north of Fremont; 4 inches
in Clyde and 3.5 inches in Lindsey,
Widespread flash flooding occurred
in the county as a result of this
heavy rain. Flooding was reported in
Fremont with many streets flooded
with 2 to 3 feet of water. Residents
of an apartment complex in Fremont
were evacuated after flooding
occurred on the ground floor of their
building. A YMCA building nearby was
also heavily damaged. Thirty homes
along Clinton Street were damaged by
flooding. Dozens of other homes and
businesses were damaged in Fremont by
basement or nuisance flooding.
Flooding was also bad in the portion
of Bellevue in Sandusky County. Homes
along Attwood Terrace were flooded
and residents began evacuating around
1 a.m. on the 22nd. Over a dozen
vehicles were stranded by flooding in
Bellevue alone. Extensive flooding was
also reported in Woodville, Clyde and
in Riley and Townsend Townships. Many
roads had to be closed because of
flooding. Damage to roads occurred at
several locations in the county. Local
officials stated that this flooding
was the worst seen in the county since
July 4th, 1969.
Ashland County
North Portion Flash Flood
Thunderstorms dumped torrential rain
on the northern part of Ashland County
during the late evening hours of June
21st and early morning hours of June
22nd. As much as 4 to 6 inches of rain
fell in the Sullivan area with 3 to 4
inches reported at Polk. Nankin,
Nova and Savannah. Several roads had
to be closed because of flooding. U.S.
Route 224 had to he closed near
Sullivan after a drainage ditch
flooded. A home nearby was destroyed
around 3:30 a.m. after flood waters
two to three feet deep accumulated
around the house and caused a basement
wall to fail, One person in the home
had to rescued by emergency personnel.
A few gravel roads in the northern
tier of townships in the county were
partially washed out. Several homes
sustained damage from basement
flooding. Most of these were in and
around Sullivan. Crop losses in the
county are expected to be significant
as standing water was observed in many
fields.
Erie County
Countywide Flood
Devastating and widespread flooding
developed in Erie County on June 22nd
as runoff from the heavy thunderstorm
rains that fell during the evening of
the 21st made it's way into area
streams and rivers. Initially much of
the flooding in the county was in
urban areas where water several feet
deep accumulated on streets and roads
as a result of overwhelmed storm
sewers and drainage ditches. But
after the rain quit, this flooding
diminished during the early morning
hours of the 22nd. The improvement in
conditions was short lived as runoff
caused area streams and rivers to
quickly rise as daybreak on the 22nd
approached. By 5:30 a.m. evacuations
were being conducted along the Huron
River near Milan. Evacuations in
Perkins Township began around 7:30
a.m. and by early afternoon residents
in the Milan Township community of
Franklin Flats were being evacuated.
In Perkins Township, Pipe Creek
left it's banks flooding six streets
in the Lakeland Subdivision, Terrace
Court Mobile Home Park and
Searsville. Fifty homes on these
streets were evacuated after flood
waters reached three to four feet in
depth. A total of 75 people had to be
rescued by boat in this area.
Franklin Flats was also devastated by
flooding as the Huron River rose from
a stage of 6.5 feet just after
midnight to 23.95 feet around 2 pm on
the 22nd. Much of this rise occurred
after 9 a.m. At least half of the
homes in Franklin Flats were
heavily damaged by the flooding.
Flooding along the Vermilion River
resulted in several homes being
evacuated along Riverside Drive
in Vermilion. Three piers and several
boats in this area were washed out
into Lake Erie. A total of 20 homes
were destroyed by flooding in Erie
County with 25 homes suffering major
damage and 79 more with minor damage.
Several motorists has to be rescued
from stranded vehicles. In addition,
64 mobile homes in Terrace Court and
Franklin Fiats were heavily damaged.
Several hundred additional homes and
businesses sustained damage from
either basement or nuisance flooding.
A total of 573 people were
evacuated in the county by emergency
personnel. Damage to roads, culverts
and bridges was significant. Crop
losses in the county are expected
to he substantial as standing water
was reported over most of the county.
Local officials stated that this
flooding was the worst in the
county since the storms of July 4th,
1969
Lorain County
Countywide Flood
Runoff from heavy thunderstorm rains
earlier in the night caused streams
and rivers in Lorain County to
rapidly rise. By mid-morning
evacuations were conducted along the
East Branch of the Black River in
both Lagrange and Carlisle Townships.
A total of ten homes were evacuated.
In Lagrange Township, four people had
to be rescued by boat from their
Vermont Road home. Evacuations were
conducted later in the morning in
Elyria as the Black River flooded the
Greenview Drive area. Water rose to
the second floors of 13 homes in this
neighborhood. At least one person had
to be rescued by boat from the roof
of his home. The Black River later
crested at 16.9 feet, well above the
flood stage of 9.5 feet. Tragically,
a 47 year old rescue diver was killed
while trying the rescue two teenagers
who drove their vehicle into an area
flooded by the West Branch of the
Black River. This occurred just
northwest of Wellington along Pitts
Road just after noon. The firefighter
was swept off his feet while wading
through three to four feet of swift
moving water. The firefighter was
tethered by a safety line, hut died
before he could pulled be from the
water by fellow rescuers. Around 25
homes were heavily damaged by
flooding in the county with several
dozen more sustaining lesser damages.
One home in Carlisle Township
sustained enough damage to be
classified as destroyed. Twenty eight
apartments, mostly in Carlisle
Township, were also damaged by the
flooding. State Routes 18, 511, 58
and 303 all had to be closed because
of flooding. A couple dozen other
roads and streets also had to be
closed. Hundreds of homes sustained
damage from basement flooding. Crop
losses in Lorain County are also
expected to be substantial as
standing water was observed over much
of the county.
Sandusky County
Countywide Flood
Flooding continued in Sandusky
County well after the heavy rains
that caused flash flooding early on
June 22nd ended. Runoff from the
heavy rains caused rapid rises in
all of the streams and rivers in the
county on June 22nd. Both the
Sandusky and Portage Rivers went
into flood damaging many homes and
businesses. Several homes along
Riverview Avenue in Woodville were
damaged. Homes in Fremont also
experienced flooding. However,
perhaps the hardest hit part of the
county was northern Townsend Township
where 7.5 inches of rain fell.
Flooding along Pickerel Creek was
significant and two adults and a
child had to he rescued from their
car along U.S. Highway 6 near the
creek around noon on the 22nd. Homes
in Whites Landing had as much as
three feet of water on their ground
floors. Significant damage occured to
roads, bridges and culverts in the
county. Twenty roads remained closed
in the county as late as daybreak on
on the 23rd. Crop losses are expected
to he significant as standing water
covered much of the county. Flooding
in Sandusky County during this event
was the worst since July 4th, 1969.
Huron County
Countywide Flood
Flooding continued to worsen in
Huron County on June 22nd even
after the heavy rains had ended,
The City of Norwalk was especially
hard hit as flooding from Norwalk
Creek affected much of the city.
Flood waters on Water and Elm
Streets rose to as much as 12 feet
in depth on the 22nd. Evacuations
continued throughout the clay as
water levels climbed. Additional
rainfall during the aftenoon
further aggravated conditions.
Water levels finally receded on
the 23rd revealing the devastation
the flooding caused throughout the
county. Over a dozen homes in the
county were classified as being
destroyed with another 35 to 40
with major damage. Close to 200
homes were classified as having
minor damage with another 600 to
700 sustaining damage from
basement or nuisance flooding. Most
of these homes were in the Norwalk
area, although there were around
100 homes damaged in New London
from mostly basement flooding,
Seven business along Water Street
in Norwalk were heavily damaged
with another 20 to 25 businesses in
the area sustaining lesser damages.
Damages to the businesses along
Water Street alone topped
$1 million. At the peak of the
flooding, most of streets in the
southern half of Norwalk were
closed with around 35 roads and
highways elsewhere in the county
closed, Hundreds of people had to
be evacuated from their homes, many
by boat. Around 600 feet of
Lamereaux Road northwest of Norwalk
was washed out, along with portions
of Old State Road. Government
clean up costs and damage to
bridges, roads and culverts topped
$1.5 million in Huron County. Crop
losses because of flooding are
estimated to be around 30 percent.
At the peak of the flooding the
majority of the county was under
water. Local officials stated that
flooding during this event was the
worst since the July 4th, 1969.
Ottawa County
Countywide Flash Flood
Thunderstorms redeveloped along the
south shore of Lake Erie during the
afternoon of June 22nd and dumped a
second round of heavy rain on
portions of Ottawa County. With
streams and rivers already full and
the ground saturated from earlier
rains, flash flooding resumed in
the county. One to three inches of
additional rainfall was reported
during the afternoon bringing
24 hour totals to around 10 inches
in Port Clinton and 6 inches in
Elmore. Streets and roads in the
county once again became impassable
in many areas. Two adults and a
child had to be rescued from a
stranded vehicle. In addition to
the substantial property losses
across the county, significant crop
damage also occurred. Initial
estimates indicate that as much as
20 percent of the soybean crop In
Ottawa County was destroyed by the
flooding on the 21st and 22nd.
Cuyahoga County
East Portion Flash Flood
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rainfall on much of Cuyahoga County
during the late afternoon and early
evening hours of June 22nd. With
the ground already saturated from
heavy rains the previous 24 hours,
flash flooding quickly developed.
The eastern and southern portions
of the county were especially hard
hit with significant damage
reported in Brecksville, Broadview
Heights, Parma, North Royalton and
Solon. Spotters in Solon measured
5.0 inches of rain between 3:30 and
7:30 pm. A spotter in Parma
reported a 24 rainfall total of
6 inches. Other storm totals
included: 5.20 inches in Solon;
4.55 inches in Oakwood; 4.39 inches
in Brecksville; 3.43 inches in
North Royalton and 3.02 inches in
Broadview Heights. Two to three
feet of water was reported on many
streets effectively turning them
into rivers. Dozens of motorists
had to be rescued from their
vehicles. In Indepedence, 21
passengers had to be rescued from
a scenic railway train after the
railroad's tracks became flooded.
In Brecksville, Chippewa Creek
turned into a raging torrent and
caused extensive damage in the
city. A lumberyard near the creek
saw much of it's inventory washed
away and around 450 homes in there
area were damaged with 50
sustaining major damage. Also in
Brecksville, a car was washed off
of a road and deposited on it's
side several hundred yards away.
As much as two to three feet of
water was reported on the ground
floors of homes in Independence. In
Parma, a sink hole 10 feet wide and
13 feet deep developed on State
Road (State Route 94). The City of
Parma spent over $1 million for
emergency response, street repairs,
materials and personnel. Around 200
homes, most of them east of State
Road were damaged in the city.
Several hundred homes and six
school buildings were damaged by
flooding in North Royalton. The
damage was even more widespread in
Broadview Heights and Solon. In
Broadview Heights, around 1800
homes were affected by flooding
with over 200 sustaining major
damage. Most of this damage was
north of State Route 82. Another
2000 homes were damaged in Solon.
Numerous roads and culverts in
these areas were washed out. At the
peak of the flooding, nearly two
dozen streets were impassable in
Solon alone. In Walton Hills, flood
waters were reported flowing over
guard rails lining streets.
Flooding in Cuyahoga County during
this event was unprecedented.
Nearly 4,000 homes, 475 businesses
and 21 public buildings in the
county were damaged by flooding.
Damage to public infrastructure
alone was in the millions. See the
accompanying flood write up for
information on the record flooding
that occurred along the Cuyahoga
River.
Geauga County
South Portion Flash Flood
Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy
rains on southern Geauga County
during the afternoon hours of June
22nd. This rain fell on top of
ground already saturated from heavy
rains the previous 24 hours. A
spotter in Troy Township measured
3.94 inches of rain on June 21st
and 22nd with most of this rain
falling between 3 and 8 p.m. on the
22nd. Streams and creeks throughout
southern Geauga County quickly left
their banks flooding several roads.
Both U.S. Route 422 and State Route
306 near Bainbridge had to be
closed. Residents of several homes
on Kenston Lake south of Bainbridge
had to be evacuated because of a
possible dam failure at the lake.
A lot of flooding was also
reported in Newbury Township after
several streams went into flood.
Dozens of homes in the county
sustained damage, mainly from
basement or nuisance flooding. No
significant structural damage was
reported.
Summit County
North Portion Flash Flood
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rains on the northern portion of
Summit County during the afternoon
hours of June 22nd. This rain fell
on ground already saturated from
heavy rains the previous 24 hours.
Radar estimated that 3 to 5 inches
of rain fell along and north of the
Ohio Turnpike during a two hour
period. A spotter in Twinsburg
reported over 5 inches of rain fell
in 75 minutes beginning around
4 p.m. Two day storm totals from
across the county included: 5.75
inches in Twinsburg; 3.30 inches in
Macedonia; 3.18 inches in Bath;
2.90 inches at Portage Lakes; 2.76
inches in Munroe Falls and 2.62 at
Akron Fulton Airport. Runoff from
this rain caused flash flooding to
quickly develop during the late
afternoon hours of the 22nd.
Extensive flooding was reported
near the intersection of the Ohio
Turnpike and State Route 21 in
Richfield Township. Roads in this
area were flooded by as much as two
feet of water and a hotel sustained
extensive damage from water flowing
through it's ground floor. A lot of
flooding was also reported north of
Peninsula and in Twinsburg. In
Twinsburg, flood water were as much
as four feet deep and at least four
motorists had to be rescued from
their vehicles. Dozens of homes in
Adams Park area were damaged by
flooding. Near Peninsula,
considerable damage was done to a
scenic railroad track. Later in the
evening, a ski resort along
Riverview Road was heavily damaged
by flash flooding. Dozens of roads
and streets in the northern half
of the county had to be closed
because of flooding. Several
hundred homes and businesses were
damaged, mainly by basement
flooding.
Stark County
South Portion Flash Flood
Thunderstorms dumped around 2
inches of rain on portions of Stark
County during the afternoon hours
of June 22nd. Most of this rain
fell in the less than 90 minutes
on ground already saturated from
heavy rains the previous 24 hours.
Two day rainfall totals from across
the county included: 3.16 inches in
Beach City; 3.10 inches in North
Lawrence; 3.02 inches in Osnaburg
Township; 2.98 inches in Genoa and
2.70 inches in Alliance. Rapid
rises in area streams and rivers
resulted from this rainfall and led
to flash flooding in several areas.
Most of the flooding was reported
in Pike, Tuscarawas and Canton
Townships. In Tuscarawas Township,
Wolf Creek and Pigeon Run left
their banks flooding several roads.
Nimishillen Creek and Bear Run
flooded in Canton and Pike
Townships causing some damage. Many
homes along these streams were
damaged by the rapidly rising flood
waters and several roads had to be
closed. Damage to the homes was
mainly from nuisance or basement
flooding and no significant
structural damage was reported.
Local officials estimate that there
could be some crop loss from
standing water.
Portage County
North Portion Flash Flood
Thunderstorms dumped torrential
rains on Portage County during the
late afternoon and early evening
hours of June 22nd. Radar
estimated that as much as 3 to 5
inches of rain fell across the
northern portion of the county.
This rain fell on ground already
saturated from earlier rains.
Flooding was reported in Aurora
with dozens of homes in the
northern half of the city
sustaining damage from flooding.
Most of this was basement flooding
and no significant structural
damage was reported. Significant
street flooding also occurred in
Streetsboro. Near Ravenna, a stream
left it's banks and flooded much a
mobile home park near State Route
59. Several residents of the park
had to be evacuated. Many other
homes in the county also sustained
damages, mainly from basement
flooding.
Medina County
Countywide Flood
Thunderstorms dumped locally heavy
rains on Medina County on June 21st
and 22nd. Runoff from this rain
caused streams and rivers in the
county to leave their banks during
the evening hours of the 22nd.
Widespread lowland flooding
occurred in the county. Around 10
roads had to be closed because of
flooding. Two day rainfall totals
from June 21st and 22nd included:
4.06 inches at Medina; 3.81 inches
at the Wadsworth Airport; 3.81
inches in Seville; 3.78 inches in
Spencer; 3.41 inches in Wadsworth
and 3.22 inches in Granger
Township. Dozens of homes in the
county sustained damage, mainly
from basement flooding. Crop losses
in the county are expected to be
significant as many fields in the
county were under standing water
for several days.
Cuyahoga County
Countywide Flood
Runoff from the heavy rains on June
22nd caused rapid rises in all of
the streams and rivers in Cuyahoga
County. The Cuyahoga River at
Independence established a new
record high level by cresting at
23.21 feet during the early morning
hours of June 23rd. Flood stage at
Independence is 16 feet. Extensive
flooding occurred along the river
in both Valley View and
Independence. Hundreds of people
had to evacuated from their homes
in these locations. Significant
damage was done to homes and
business along the river with
damage along Canal Road especially
bad. Considerable damage was also
reported along the small streams
and creeks in county. Numerous
roads, bridges and culverts were
damaged by this flooding. Around
4,000 homes, 475 business and 21
public buildings were damaged by
flooding n Cuyahoga County on June
22nd and 23rd. This amount of
damage was unprecedented in the
county.
Lucas County
Berkey Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several large tree limbs were
reported down.
Lucas County
Berkey Hail (1.75)
Golfball size hail was observed.
Ottawa County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Severe thunderstorms moved across
Ottawa County during the evening
hours of June 21st. A camper with
two people inside was overturned
in Port Clinton. No significant
injuries were reported. Numerous
trees and large limbs were reported
down across the county. A mobile
home was crushed by a fallen tree
and a car was also destroyed by a
tree. In Benton Township, several
buildings lost portions of their
roofs.
Wood County
Perrysburg Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several trees were uprooted causing
damage to several homes. Utility
poles and wires were also reported
down from the thunderstorms.
Erie County
Sandusky Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few large limbs were reported
down.
Wood County
Perrysburg Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few trees were reported down. One
tree landed on a house and caused
some minor damage.
Lorain County
Vermilion On The Lk Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Severe thunderstorm winds were
estimated to be 50 knots.
Lucas County
3 W Maumee Hail (1.00)
Quarter size hail was observed.
Cuyahoga County
Westlake Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
One tree and a few large limbs
were reported down.
Sandusky County
Fremont Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few large limbs were reported
down.
Lucas County
Sylvania Hail (1.00)
Quarter size hail was observed.
Wood County
Tontogany Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Two large limbs were reported down.
Seneca County
Old Ft to Hail (0.75)
Green Spgs
Penny size hail was observed.
Wayne County
Wooster Lightning
A house was struck by lightning
causing significant damage.
Wood County
Wood Co Arpt Thunderstorm Wind (G65)
A severe thunderstorm with winds
estimated to be at least 75 mph
caused extensive damage at the Wood
Bowling Green. One hangar was
completely destroyed and another
was heavily damaged. The two
hangars stored around eighteen
airplanes, twelve of which were
completely destroyed. Two flatbed
trailers parked near the airport
were thrown into an adjacent
playground and destroyed.
Hancock County
Findlay Arpt Thunderstorm Wind (G53)
A 53 knot wind gust was measured
by an automated wind sensor at the
Findlay Airport.
Hancock County
Findlay Arpt Thunderstorm Wind (G53)
Another wind gust of 53 knots was
measured by an automated wind
sensor at Findlay airport.
Seneca County
Bloomville Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
A trained spotter estimated wind
gusts to be around 70 mph as
thunderstorms passed through the
area.
Crawford County
Tiro Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several trees and large limbs were
reported down.
Huron County
Greenwich Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Huron County
Plymouth Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few trees and large limbs were
reported down throughout Plymouth.
Richland County
Plymouth Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few trees and large limbs were
reported down throughout Plymouth.
Ashland County
2 S Hayesville to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Loudonville
Thunderstorm winds downed a few
trees and large limbs south of
Hayesville. Trees and limbs were
also reported down in the
Loudonville area.
Richland County
Mansfield Arpt Thunderstorm Wind (G59)
A 68 mph wind gust was measured by
an automated wind sensor at
Mansfield Lahm Airport.
Ashland County
Ashland Hail (0.88)
Nickel size hail was observed.
Holmes County
4 NW Nashville Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Thunderstorm winds downed several
trees and large limbs in extreme
northwestern Holmes County. Two
buildings were leveled three miles
east of Loudonville along State
Route 3.
Wayne County
Wooster Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Numerous trees and large limbs
were reported down.
Holmes County
Fryburg to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Winesburg
A line of severe thunderstorms
moved across northeastern Holmes
County during the early morning
hours of June 22nd. Several
hundred trees and many utility
poles were toppled in Berlin, Paint
and Salt Creek Townships. Three
buildings at a factory on Township
Road 654 west of Winesburg were
heavily damaged. A home inside of
Winesburg was damaged and a barn
and garage were flattened near
Fryburg. Several homes and
buildings in the Berlin area also
sustained some damage.
Sandusky County
Clyde Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few trees were reported down.
Ashland County
Sullivan Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few large limbs were reported
down.
Marion County
La Rue Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Sandusky County
Clyde Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few trees were reported down.
Seneca County
Fostoria Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several trees and utility poles
were reported down.
Ashland County
3 E Ashland Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Stark County
Waynesburg Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Wayne County
Wooster Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Seneca County
Bascom to Hail (1.00)
Tiffin
Hail ranging from quarter to penny
size was observed for several
minutes.
Medina County
Medina Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few large limbs were reported
down.
Seneca County
Tiffin Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Wood County
PembervUle Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Stark County
Massillon Hail (l.00)
Quarter size hail was observed.
Portage County
Ravenna Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several tree limbs were reported
down.
Cuyahoga County
Broadview Hgts Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A tree and a few large limbs were
reported down. Sandusky County
Helena Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed
Erie County
Sandusky Hail (0.88)
Nickel size hail was observed.
Stark County
Lake Cable Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed in
Jackson Township,
Erie County
Sandusky Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Mahoning County
Boardman Hail (0.88)
Nickel size hail was observed.
Also, several large trees were
reported down.
Crawford County
Bucyrus to Thunderstorm Wind (G62)
Galion
Severe thunderstorms moved across
Crawford County during the
afternoon hours of June 22nd. A 71
mph wind gust was measured at the
Bucyrus Airport as the storms moved
through. Numerous trees from
Bucyrus to Galion were taken down,
along with utility poles and wires.
Four homes were damaged when trees
fell on them and several mobile
homes were blown off their
foundations causing major damage.
Also near Bucyrus, a barn was
knocked down, a gas pump was blown
over, and several cars at a
dealership were damaged by flying
debris. In Galion, several
buildings sustained minor damage.
Stark County
Waynesburg Hail (0.88)
Nickel size hail was observed,
Geauga County
1 W Welshfield Hail (1.00)
Quarter size hail was observed.
Marion County
Green Camp Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Hancock County
Arlington Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several trees and numerous large
limbs were reported down.
Stark County
Waynesburg Hail (1.00)
Quarter size hail was observed.
Wyandot County
Upper Sandusky Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Severe thunderstorms moved across
Wyandot County during the afternoon
hours of June 22nd and produced wind
gusts estimated to be around 70 mph.
Many trees and large limbs were downed
across the county. Utility poles and
lines were also reported down at
several locations. Many reports came
from the Upper Sandusky area where
several buildings sustained roof and
siding damage. Three semi trucks were
blown over on U.S. 23 in Upper
Sandusky.
Mahoning County
Boardman Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few large limbs were reported down.
Mahoning County
Poland Hail (0.88)
Nickel size hail was observed.
Mahoning County
Austintown Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Seneca County
Tiffin Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few large limbs were reported down.
Lorain County
Grafton Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Marion County
Central Portion Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Numerous trees were reported down
across central portions of the county,
including the city of Marion. In the
city of Marion, several homes were
damaged by fallen trees. One home
sustained severe wind damage as the
storms moved through, and a barn
was destroyed. Winds during this event
were estimated at around 70 mph.
Crawford County
Bucyrus Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A barn suffered extensive damage after
the roof was blown off. Numerous trees
were also reported down.
Summit County
Richfield Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few trees were reported down.
Morrow County
Shauck Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Numerous large trees and limbs were
reported down.
Portage County
Mantua to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Hiram
Several trees were reported down.
Richland County
Mansfield Arpt Thunderstorm Wind (G53)
A wind gust of 61 mph was measured at
the Mansfield Lahm Airport. Several
trees were downed in Mansfield.
Cuyahoga County
Brecksville Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Knox County
Central Portion Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Severe thunderstorms moved across
Knox County during the afternoon
hours of June 22nd. Damage was
reported from Fredericktown to Mt.
Vernon. Dozens of trees came down
in Fredericktown and several homes
suffered major damage from fallen
trees. There was also a report of
a barn heavily damaged during the
storm. In Mt Vernon, numerous
trees were reported down and
one house was damaged by a downed
tree. A car was crushed by another
fallen tree. Utility poles and
lines were downed at several
locations in the county with
approximately twenty thousand
customers affected by outages.
Downed trees and power lines also
forced several county and town roads
in and around Mt Vernon to be closed.
Medina County
Medina Hail (1.00)
Quarter size hail was observed.
Richland County
Mansfield Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Numerous trees were reported down,
and a barn was destroyed.
Lorain County
Wellington Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few large limbs were reported down.
Summit County
Fairlawn Hail (1.75)
Golf ball size hail was observed.
Ashland County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G70)
During the late afternoon hours of
June 22nd, severe thunderstorms
moved across Ashland County and
caused extensive damage. The worst
damage resulted from straight line
winds caused by a downburst that
started east of Charles Mills Lake
and continued through the Mifflin
area to near Hayesville. Winds were
estimated to be greater than 80
mph. Up to a thousand trees were
downed along this path. Near
Mifflin, a 120 foot tall radio
tower was knocked down. Several
homes in Mifflin lost sections of
roof and three garages were also
destroyed. One of the homes was
damaged enough to be declared
uninhabitable. In Hayesville,
over half the the trees in the town
were blown down and many homes were
damaged. Numerous roads had to be
closed because of downed trees,
limbs and power lines. Across the
remainder of the county, trees and
power lines were reported down from
as far north as Polk to Loudonville
in the southeast corner of the
county. At least two homes were
damaged by fallen trees in
Loudonville. Thousands of people lost
power during this event.
Trumbull County
Kinsman Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several trees were reported down.
Portage County
Ravenna Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several power poles and wires were
reported down. One person was trapped
inside of a ear after a power line
fell on it. No injuries were reported.
Summit County
Akron Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A tree and large limb was reported
down.
Wayne County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
Hundreds of trees, large limbs,
utility poles and power lines were
reported down across the county as
severe thunderstorms moved across
Wayne County during the late afternoon
hours of the 22nd. Damage in the City
of Wooster was especially bad with many
homes damaged by fallen trees. At least
20,000 homes lost power as a result of
the storms. It took several days for
power to be restored to all areas. Many
roads in Wooster and elsewhere in the
county had to be closed because of the
fallen trees and power lines. A
country club in Wooster spent nearly
$100,000 cleaning up 189 downed trees
on it's property. Near Dalton, a home,
barn and silo were damaged by
thunderstorm winds. Tree damage in
Wooster was as extensive as that seen
after a tornado hit the city on
November 12th, 2003.
Holmes County
Mt Hope to Tornado (F2)
Winesburg
During the late afternoon hours of
June 22nd, a severe thunderstorm
moved across eastern Holmes County
and produced a tornado. This tornado
touched down at 5:30 pm just west of
Mt Hope and tracked east through
Winesburg and then exited the county.
The tornado had a damage path in
Holmes County roughly six miles in
length and 50 to 100 yards in width.
The majority of the damage was
classified as F1, but there were
several areas of F2 damage evident.
Along the path, numerous structures
were damaged and hundreds of trees
toppled or snapped. A barn was
heavily damaged near where the
tornado first touched down. Two
houses nearby sustained siding and
roof damage. A home on State Route
241 just outside of Mt. Hope was
destroyed and several buildings at a
factory in Mt. Hope sustained major
damage. Metal roofs were torn off of
these factory buildings with debris
found as far as a mile away. Wooden
beams from the buildings were thrown
and pierced metal garage doors. Empty
box trailers were overturned and
one box trailer was even torn from
its frame. The tornado continued east
from Mt Hope and damaged several more
homes on it's way to Winesburg. One
house had it's second floor torn off.
A second factory near Winesburg lost
large sections of roof. In Winesburg,
a few homes sustained roof damage.
The tornado continued into Tuscara
was County and caused damage there.
Later, the same parent thunderstorm
produced another tornado west of
Waynesburg in southeastern Stark
County.
Stark County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
A line of severe thunderstorms moved
east across Stark County during the
early evening hours of June 22nd and
caused extensive damage. In addition
to straight winds estimated to be
nearly 70 mph, this line of storms
produced two tornadoes in Stark County.
The tornadoes and straight line winds
combined to destroy or heavily damage
around 50 homes. Another 125 homes
sustained minor damage. A 17 year boy
was killed around 5:40 p.m. in Sugar
Creek Township after the tent he was
in was struck by a falling tree. A
second boy inside the tent was injured.
This incident occurred at a hunting
club on Lawndell Road SW. Every
township and municipality in the
reported damage during this event. As
many as 2,000 trees and limbs were
downed in the county. In addition to
the damage done to homes and
businesses, dozens of cars were also
damaged by fallen trees. Pike, Sandy,
Sugar Creek and Bethlehem Townships
were especially hard hit. Local
officials stated that nearly every
road in Pike Township was blocked by
fallen trees or limbs after this line
moved through. M17UT
Stark County
1 W Brewster to Tornado (F1)
Navarre
A Fl tornado touched down just west of
Brewster at 5:45 p.m. on June 22nd.
This tornado tracked to the east
northeast and finally lifted near
Navarre. This tornado had a damage path
roughly four miles in length and 50 to
75 yards in width. Extensive damage
was done in Brewster, especially on the
west side of the town. Five houses, two
garages and one car were destroyed on
West 4th Street with other homes
elsewhere in Brewster sustaining lesser
damages. Twelve mobile homes were also
destroyed or damaged enough to be
declared uninhabitable in Brewster. A
local utility company had roughly
$300,000 in damage and repair costs.
The tornado continued to Navarre and
finally lifted after damaging a few
more homes and buildings. It was
estimated that over a thousand trees
were downed along the damage path with
400 reported down in Brewster and
another 300 down in Navarre. Some
of this damage may have been caused
by straight line winds associated
with the parent thunderstorm. Most of
the structural damage along the path
was caused by toppled trees. The
City of Brewster alone spent $450,000
for clean up costs and repairs to
city property.
Trumbull County
Cortland to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Fowler
Thunderstorm winds downed several
trees and large limbs. A park pavilion
in Cortland was also blown down during
the storms.
Mahoning County
Canfield Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few large limbs were reported down.
Stark County
2 E East Sparta to Tornado (F1)
Waynesburg
The same parent thunderstorm that
produced a tornado in northeastern
Holmes County spawned a second
tornado in southeastern Stark County.
A Fl tornado touched down east of
East Sparta around 5:58 pm. This
tornado moved east into Waynesburg
where it followed Lisbon Street
through the center of town and then
lifted. The tornado had a damage path
roughly three and a half miles
long and no more than 50 yards in
width. Hundreds of trees were downed
along the damage path. Many of these
trees were in Waynesburg where the
top floor of a three story building
in the downtown area was tore off. A
second building on Mill Street also
sustained significant damage. Other
buildings on the east side of the city
also sustained some damage. Twenty two
utility poles were snapped in the
Waynesburg area as well. Straight line
winds associated with the parent
thunderstorms may have contributed
to this damage.
Ashland County
3 S Mc Zena Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Straight line winds from a
thunderstorm downburst caused
considerable damage at a campground
south of McZena along the
Ashland/Holmes county line. Around
sixty trees and thirty one power poles
were reported down at the campground.
A pontoon boat was also flipped over.
Winds from this downburst were
estimated to be nearly 70 mph.
Holmes County
Lakeville to Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Holmesville
Straight line winds from a thunderstorm
downburst caused considerable damage at
a campground along the Ashland/Holmes
county line west of Lakeville. Around
sixty trees and thirty one power poles
were reported down at the campground. A
pontoon boat was also flipped over. The
downburst continued east from the
campground and moved through the
Lakeville area where it downed
dozens of trees and damaged several
buildings. The damage path continued
east to Holmesville where four
apartment buildings and a business
lost large sections of roof. Several
hundred trees were downed in northern
Holmes County from this downburst which
produced winds estimated to be nearly
70 mph. Widespread power outages were
reported.
Mahoning County
North Jackson Hail (0.75)
Penny size haft was observed.
Trumbull County
Masury Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Wood County
Bowling Green Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several large limbs were reported down.
Cuyahoga County
Mayfield Hgts Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Lorain County
Avon Lake Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few trees and utility wires were
reported down. In Avon Lake, a large
tree limb fell on a bicyclist. The
bicyclist sustained minor injuries and
was transported to the hospital.
Geauga County
Thompson Hail (1.00)
Quarter size hail was observed.
Cuyahoga County
Bay Vig Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Two trees were reported down.
Ashtabula County
Rock Creek Hail (1.50)
Walnut size hail was observed.
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland Hgts Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several large limbs were reported down.
Wayne County
New Pittsburg Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Holmes County
3 NE Loudonville Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed, and
accumulated enough to cover the ground
before ending.
Cuyahoga County
Gates Mills Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Lake County
Mentor Hail (1.00)
Quarter size hail was observed, and
lasted for several minutes accumulating
enough to cover the ground.
Lake County
Painesville Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed.
Geauga County
Montville Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed. It lasted
for several minutes, accumulating
enough to cover the ground.
Ashtabula County
8 W Andover Hail (0.75)
Penny size hail was observed
OHIO Northwest
Williams County
Edon Thunderstorm Wind (G51)
Williams County
2 E Montpelier Hail (0.88)
Defiance County
Ney Hail (0.75)
Defiance County
3 NE Ney Hail (1.00)
Paulding County
Antwerp Hail (0.75)
Defiance County
Ney Hail (0.75)
Paulding County
Paulding Hail (0.75)
Putnam County
Glandorf Hail (0.88)
Paulding County
2 S Paulding Hail (1.75)
Paulding County
1 SE Paulding Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
3 to 4 foot diameter tree blown down.
Paulding County
Grover Hill Hail (1.00)
Allen County
Harrod Lightning
A residence was struck by lightning,
cause a fire which spread through much
of the house, causing extensive damage
to the house and an attached garage.
Those in the home were able to escape
without injury. Damage is estimated
at around $80,000.
Allen County
Cairo Lightning
A empty barn was struck by lightning,
resulting in a fire which destroyed
the barn. An adjacent house suffered
heat damage to the siding but the
house, which was vacant, never caught
fire. Damage for both is estimated
at around $40,000.
Williams County
Bryan Hail (1.00)
Williams County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
Trees, tree limbs and power lines were
reported down across the county.
Defiance County
1 N Defiance Hail (1.75)
Henry County
2 N Hamler Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
Several large trees were blown down.
A barn door was also blown in.
Putnam County
Glandorf to Hail (1.00)
Gilboa
Numerous reports of hail ranging
from penny to quarter size were
received along State Route 694 from
Glandorf, into Ottawa and east to
Gliboa.
Paulding County
Antwerp Hail (0.75)
Van Wert County
2 E Willshire Tornado (F0)
Very brief touchdown near the
intersection of Harrison Willshire
Rd. and state route 81. Several
storage sheds, silos, grain elevators,
and trees sustained damage.
Van Wert County
Willshire Thunderstorm Wind (G70)
Widespread trees and power lines
down. All roads closed in town due
to being blocked by downed trees and
power lines. Numerous homes and
barns sustained structural damage,
both from wind, and from falling
trees. A grain elevator sustained
significant damage, and the
village's communication system was
destroyed.
Van Wert County
5 E Willshire Tornado (F1)
Brief touchdown near the intersection
of state route 81 and Glenmore Rd. A
garage sustained significant
structural damage. Total path length
was about 100 yards.
Van Wert County
Van Wert Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
Barn blown over. Several trees and
power lines down.
Van Wert County
5 S Convoy Thunderstorm Wind (G70)
Van Wert County
2 NE Venedocia Tornado (F0)
Very brief touchdown near the
intersection of Converse Rd. and
Landeck Rd. A well built shed was
destroyed in this area.
Allen County
Delphos Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
Numerous trees and power lines down
Allen County
Spencerville Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
Barn moved about 2 feet off the
foundation. Several trees and power
lines blown down.
Putnam County
Kalida Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several large trees down.
Allen County
1 E Lima to Thunderstorm Wind (G70)
Lima
Three tractor railers were blown
over on Interstate 75.
Allen County
Lima Thunderstorm Wind (G70)
Widespread tree and power line damage
throughout the city of Lima. Along a
strech of Shawnee Rd. from Fort Amanda
Rd. to Reed Rd., every power pole and
traffic signal was blown over,
completely blocking the road. The
roof of an automotive shop at
Jackson St. and Findlay Rd.
collapsed. Numerous homes and
businesses sustained roof damage.
About two thirds of Allen County
was without power. One person was
injured by a falling tree, and one
person was knocked over by the
wind and sustained minor injuries.
There were also up to 15 indirect
injuries from automobile accidents
during the storm.
Allen County
Lima Thunderstorm Wind (G70)
Roof collapsed at the Motel 6 on
Harding Highway. The south end of
the building sustained considerable
damage.
Allen County
3 E Lima to Thunderstorm Wind (G70)
1 E Lima
Three aircraft hangars destroyed.
About 17 airplanes and the Allen
County Sheriffs Office helicopter
were significantly damaged or
destroyed.
Allen County
3 E Beaverdam Tornado (F1)
Brief touchdown near the
intersection of U.S. route 30 and
Pevee Rd. The roof of one home was
destroyed, with another home
sustaining significant roof damage.
The tornado also resulted in crop
damage in the area.
Putnam County
Pandora Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several trees and power lines
blown down.
Allen County
Lima Thunderstorm Wind (G70)
Roof damage to a shopping center.
Widespread trees and power lines
down.
Allen County
Bluffton Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Barn destroyed on Sugar Creek
Road. Thirty seven head of cattle
were trapped in the barn, eight
of which died.
Williams County
1 SW Bryan Hail (0.88)
Fulton County
Lyons Thunderstorm Wind (G60)
Tree Down
OHIO Southeast
Washington County
Marietta Hail (0.75)
Washington County
Lowell Hail (1.00)
Meigs County
Pomeroy Hail (0.75)
Meigs County
Racine Hail (0.75)
Vinton County
Ratcliffburg Hail (1.00)
Morgan County
Pennsville Hail (1.75)
Washington County
Reno Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees came down along Route 7.
Athens County
Coolville Hail (0.75)
Perry County
Crooksville Hail (0.75)
Morgan County
Deavertown Hail (1.00)
Morgan County
Malta Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Vinton County
Mc Arthur Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Meigs County
9 N Portland Hail (0.75)
Lawrence County
South Pt Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Vinton County
Zaleski Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees and large branches were blown
down.
OHIO Southwest
Darke County
Arcanum to Flash Flood
Pitsburg
Seven homes were flooded, with two
sustaining major damage. Four house
trailers were also flooded. A log
and corn fodder jam occurred as a
result of the heavy rain, causing
high water to flow over Bridge Oaks
Road.
Franklin County
Grove City to Flash Flood
Groveport
Numerous roads were flooded and
closed across the southern part of
Franklin County. Two boys were were
swept into Big Run Creek near Grove
City. They were later rescued.
Licking County
Pataskala Flash Flood
Roads were flooded and closed in
and around town.
Fayette County
Jeffersonville Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees were downed.
Miami County
West Milton to Flash Flood
Tipp City
Several roads were flooded across
Monroe Township.
Madison County
6 SE London Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Two trees were knocked down.
Logan County
Bellefontaine Flash Flood
A few roads were flooded.
Darke County
2 NW Bradford Flood
Water was up to 18 inches deep
across the intersection of
Horatio-Harris Cree and Zerber
Roads.
Auglaize County
St Marys Flood
Several roads were flooded and
closed.
Mercer County
Montezuma Flood
A few roads were flooded. Three
automobiles were washed off roads.
Shelby County
Russia Flood
Roads were flooded. Several homes
had water in their basements.
Logan County
Russells Pt to Flood
Huntsville
Several roads were flooded,
including State Route 274 near
Russells Point. A small tributary
of the Great Miami River overflowed
into a greenhouse and a building
carrying oil supplies along State
Route 117.
Champaign County
Mechanicsburg Flood
A few roads were flooded.
Montgomery County
Centerville Flood
Roads were flooded throughout
Washington Township.
Fayette County
3 NW Bloomingburg Flood
The intersection of State Routes
38 and 734 was flooded.
Auglaize County
Wapakoneta Hail (0.75)
Darke County
Union City Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees and numerous large limbs
were knocked down.
Auglaize County
4 SE Wapakoneta Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees and power poles were
knocked down.
Miami County
Piqua Hail (0.75)
Shelby County
5 SE Sidney Flood
A few roads were flooded.
Butler County
Oxford Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few trees were downed.
Champaign County
St Paris Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
One tree was knocked down. A large
tree limb fell onto an automobile,
causing minor damage.
Hamilton County
Lockland Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees were knocked down.
Butler County
Middletown Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few large tree limbs were knocked
down.
Warren County
Lebanon to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Butlerville
Two trees were downed, including
one across the Lebanon Bike Trail.
A power pole was also blown over
near Butlerville.
Preble County
New Paris to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
West Alexandria
Trees were downed across the northern
and central portions of the county.
Warren County
5 N Lebanon Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few trees were knocked down in
Clearcreek Township.
Auglaize County
2 W Waynesfield Hail (1.00)
Hocking County
Logan Lightning
Ten people were injured, one
seriously, from a lightning bolt that
struck the outdoor pavillion they
were standing under. All ten
people survived.
Mercer County
Chattanooga to Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
Rockford
Two machine sheds were heavily
damaged, and several barns sustained
roof damage. A few large trees were
also downed.
Franklin County
Gahanna Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Large tree limbs were downed.
Mercer County
3 E Rockford Tornado (F0)
A small tornado briefly touched down
near the intersection of US Route 127
and Shelley Road. A barn was destroyed
and a few trees were knocked down.
Darke County
Union City Hail (1.00)
Fairfield County
Pickerington Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few trees were knocked down.
Darke County
3 W Bradford Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph
wind gust.
Miami County
Piqua Hail (0.75)
A gust of 60 mph was estimated with
the hail as well.
Auglaize County
St Marys to Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
Wapakoneta
Several houses sustained roof damage.
Trees and power poles were downed in
scattered locations from St Marys to
Wapakoneta. A few semi trailers were
blown over on Interstate 75 near
Wapakoneta. This was caused by a
possible downburst.
Auglaize County
Wapakoneta Tornado (F0)
A weak tornado touched down near the
intersection of US Route 33 and
Interstate 75. Several homes sustained
roof damage from the tornado.
Shelby County
Sidney to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Port Jefferson
Numerous trees and large limbs were
downed across the northern half of
the county. One tree fell on a vehicle
and another on a house in Sidney,
causing minor damage to both.
Hardin County
Ada to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Dunkirk
Two homes near the intersection of
US Route 68 and State Route 81
sustained damage, One of the houses
had its chimney blown off. The
second house had roof tiles blown
off of its garage. Several large
tree limbs were downed.
Logan County
Bellefontaine Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
A trained spotter estimated a 60
mph wind gust.
Champaign County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees were downed.
Union County
Raymond to Hail (1.00)
Richwood
Trees were also knocked down across
the northern part of the county.
Delaware County
2 S Delaware Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several tents were blown down at
the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
Trees were also downed.
Preble County
3 N Camden Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
One home had its roof peeled off
by the thunderstorm winds.
Franklin County
2 W Westerville Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Trees were knocked down a mile or
two south of the Polaris area.
Licking County
Newark Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several trees and large limbs were
downed.
Preble County
West Alexandria Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few trees were knocked down.
Butler County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Numerous trees were downed.
Warren County
Waynesville Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees were downed.
Greene County
3 S Bellbrook Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Large tree limbs were knocked
down in Sugarcreek Township.
Montgomery County
Miamisburg Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees and large limbs four to six
inches in diameter were knocked down
in Miami Township.
Clermont County
5 W Goshen Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Several trees were downed in
Miami Township.
Highland County
Leesburg Hail (2.00)
Darke County
Union City Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few power poles were knocked down.
Mercer County
Maria Stein Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Power poles were downed.
Auglaize County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees were downed.
Warren County
Morrow Lightning
A 16 year old boy was injured by a
lightning strike.
Shelby County
Anna Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
A few trees were knocked down.
Penny size hail also occurred.
Miami County
Countywide Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Trees were knocked down.
Franklin County
Gahanna to Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Whitehall
Several trees and large limbs were
knocked down.
OKLAHOMA, Eastern
Tulsa County
Tulsa Hail (1.75)
Golfball size hail fell at the
Channel 6 studio in downtown
Tulsa.
Tulsa County
3 E Tulsa to Thunderstorm Wind (G74)
4.2 ESE Tulsa
A microburst occurred near
the fairgrounds. There was
extensive damage north to
south from 11th Street to
21st Street and from east to
west from Yale to the Broken
Arrow Expressway. Wind speeds
were estimated at 85 miles an
hour based on the damage. 1420
homes were damaged, two of
which received major damage as
large trees were blown down
onto them. At one time, 13,000
residents near the damaged area
were without power.
There was extensive roof damage
at the fairgrounds and several
rides at Bell's Amusement park
were damaged. The most notable
damage was the roof being
peeled back at the trade
center, the roof being stripped
to the sheet metal at the
exchange center, and the 80
year old Ferris wheel at Bell's
being destroyed. Two churches
near the fairgrounds received
roof damage.
There were four injuries for which
people were taken to the hospital.
All were considered minor.
Pushmataha County
7 N Sobol to Hail (1.00)
5 E Sobol
Choctaw County
8 NNE Ft Towson Hail (1.00)
Choctaw County
8 NNE Ft Towson Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Thunderstorm winds estimated
at 70 miles an hour uprooted a
large tree and snapped several
others.
Tulsa County
Glenpool Lightning
A fuel tank which contained 5 million
gallons of gasoline was struck by
lightning causing a fire. The fuel
tank was part of a tank farm near
Glenpool. 800,000 gallons of fuel
burned with much of the rest being
pumped out of the tank. The tank was
originally 48 feet tall and when the
fire was finally put out by covering
it with a chemical foam it stood at
20 feet tall. The fire started early
in the morning and was put out early
that evening. Residents from five
surrounding homes voluntarily
evacuated. Traffic on nearby Highway
75 was rerouted for a time.
Okfuskee County
3 S Paden Hail (1.00)
Okfuskee County
2 SE Paden to Hail (0.88)
Boley
Creek County
Kiefer Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down
trees, one of which fell on a home
damaging it.
Tulsa County
Glenpool Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
KOTV storm chasers estimated 60 mph
thunderstorm wind gusts.
Tulsa County
Owasso Hail (0.75)
Tulsa County
Tulsa Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70
miles an hour blew down a tree at
the OSU Tulsa campus.
OKLAHOMA, Extreme Southeast
Mccurtain County
5 W Hochatown Hail (0.75)
Mccurtain County
Valliant Hail (1.00)
Mccurtain County
2 E Valliant Hail (0.75)
OKLAHOMA, Panhandle
Texas County
Goodwell Hail (0.88)
Major crop damage reported from
large quantity of hail.
Beaver County
1 SSW Beaver Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Severe thunderstorms across the
central and eastern Oklahoma
panhandle produced hail which
damaged crops and also high winds.
No injuries were reported.
Cimarron County
15 NW Boise City Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Four inch diameter tree limbs broken.
Texas County
3 E Guymon Hail (0.88)
Severe thunderstorms across the
western and central Oklahoma
panhandle produced high winds
which broke tree limbs and hail.
No injuries were reported.
Beaver County
Slapout Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Beaver County
6 SE Slapout to Tornado (F0)
7 SE Slapout
Official storm damage survey
indicates brief tornado touchdown
along East to West 0330 Road in
extreme southeastern Beaver county.
Beaver County
5 S Slapout Hail (0.88)
Beaver County
5 S Slapout Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Severe thunderstorms across the
eastern Oklahoma panhandle produced
high winds and hail along with a
brief tornado in southeastern Beaver
county. The tornado caused damage to
power poles and snapped four to six
inch diameter tree limbs. Metal
roofing was entangled on a fence
and wrapped around frame from
outbuilding. Trees were sheared off
with one tree blown over. No injuries
were reported.
Cimarron County
11 W Boise City Hail (1.50)
Cimarron County
Boise City Hail (1.00)
Texas County
5 SE Tyrone Tornado (F0)
Landspout tornado based on video
footage with no damage or injuries
reported. Path length and path width
were estimated. The tornado remained
over open country.
Beaver County
2 W Turpin Tornado (F0)
Two landspout tornadoes on the ground
at the same time based on pictures.
The path length and path width were
estimated. There were no damage or
injuries reported. The tornadoes
remained over open country,
Beaver County
2 W Turpin Tornado (F0)
Two landspout tornadoes on the
ground at the same time based on
pictures. The path length and path
width were estimated. There were no
damage or injuries reported. The
tornadoes remained over open country.
Beaver County
Turpin Hail (1.25)
Texas County
1 NE Adams to Tornado (F1)
3.5 NE Adams
An official storm damage survey was
made by the Texas County Emergency
Manager. One hog barn was severely
damaged and three homes sustained
significant roof damage. Also ...
two barns and a pickup with a
trailor hitched to the pickup were
damaged.
Texas County
6 NE Adams Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Thunderstorm wind damage to three
homes which was reported at the
intersection of Road 59 and Road M.
Beaver County
Turpin Hail (1.50)
Texas County
7 E Hardesty Hail (1.00)
Texas County
6 ENE Adams Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Report of several power poles
blown down and irrigation towers
overturned. Severe thunderstorms
initiated along a surface trough
and frontal boundary across the
Oklahoma panhandle during the late
afternoon hours. The severe
thunderstorms produced large hail
... damaging winds ... and a few
landspout tornadoes. One tornado
just northeast of Adams caused
considerable damage but no
injuries were reported.
Cimarron County
Boise City Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Texas County
Goodwell Thunderstorm Wind (G56)
Texas County
2 E Goodwell Thunderstorm Wind (G59)
Texas County
2 E Goodwell Thunderstorm Wind (G62)
Texas County
2 E Goodwell Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Texas County
5 W Guymon Thunderstorm Wind (G56)
High winds overturned a
tractor-trailer.
Texas County
2 W Guymon Thunderstorm Wind (G51)
Texas County
2 W Guymon Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Texas County
2 E Goodwell Thunderstorm Wind (G51)
Texas County
2 E Goodwell Thunderstorm Wind (G54)
Texas County
1 W Hooker Thunderstorm Wind (G55)
Texas County
1 W Hooker Thunderstorm Wind (G64)
Texas County
Hardesty Thunderstorm Wind (G56)
High winds caused damage to
homes. Also ... street signs
... trees and power poles
were reported blown down.
Beaver County
Turpin Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Beaver County
Bryans Corner Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Severe thunderstorms across
the Oklahoma panhandle
produced damaging winds
during the evening hours.
No injuries were reported.
OKLAHOMA, Western,
Central and Southeast
OKZ004>048-
50052
Drought
The drought continued to affect the
region during June. The drought
remained at severe to extreme
(D2-D3) levels throughout the
area during the month with the
worst conditions occurring in
western Oklahoma. The month of
June was the heart of the winter
wheat harvest which showed losses
to the wheat crop due to the
drought. The area had been
declared a federal disaster area
so that farmers and ranchers could
receive aid through loans. Only
53% of the acres of wheat planted
were actually harvested with the rest
of the acreage abandoned for loss.
The average amount harvested in a
year is usually about 75%. The
quality of the wheat crop was also
down with 23 bushels per acre
produced compared to a 45 year
average of 28.6 bushels per acre.
The amount per acre is the lowest
since 1995 and 1996. With the low
wheat production of crop actually
harvested and the amount of acres
that were abandoned, the total
monetary loss of the wheat crop due
to the drought was roughly estimated
at $150 million.
The winter wheat crop was not the
only aspect of the agriculture
community that was affected by
the drought. Pastures and hay
production continued to remain
low which affected ranchers and
farmers that raise livestock.
Farm ponds also continued to dry up.
With the lack of food and adequate
water, many farmers and ranchers
continued to sell part or all of
their herds. Those businesses that
rely on the harvest of crops were
also adversely impacted.
The lack of rainfall continued to
impact communities and outdoor
recreation activities and their
associated businesses. Additional
towns instigated some level of
water rationing in their
communities. Low lake, river, and
pond levels had also affected
fishing, swimming, and boating
activities. In some cases, the
lakes had receded enough that
boat docks and ramps were on dry
land. The low lake levels also
caused some parts of the lakes to
become dangerous to boaters due to
the lake bottom and the things
laying on them being closer to the
surface which had caused some
accidents.
The ongoing dry conditions also
caused an increase in fire danger
over the area, with much of the
vegetation beginning to cure again
after becoming green for a short
time in the spring. Several
wildfires occurred over the area
during the month of June.
Firefighters were able to contain
the fires causing only a few
hundred acres or less to burn per
fire.
Ellis County
8 WSW Arnett Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Grant County
3 E Renfrow Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Kay County
Braman Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
The roof of a local cafe was
partially blown off. A two
foot diameter tree was downed.
Tree limbs, 4-5 inches in
diameter, were also snapped.
Kay County
1 W Kildare Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Roger Mills County
Dempsey Hail (0.75)
Roger Mills County
1 SSW Cheyenne Hail (1.00)
Beckham County
8.5 NW Mayfield Hail (1.00)
Roger Mills County
4 W Sweetwater Hail (1.00)
Harmon County
5 WSW Hollis Hail (0.75)
Roger Mills County
Cheyenne Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Harmon County
3 W Gould Thunderstorm Wind (G51)
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Roger Mills County
Cheyenne Hail (0.88)
Harmon County
3 W Gould Thunderstorm Wind (G56)
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Harmon County
6 E Hollis Thunderstorm Wind (G61)
Several pieces of farming
equipment were blown across
a field and through a fence.
Harmon County
Hollis Hail (0.88)
Harmon County
Hollis Thunderstorm Wind (G56)
A few power poles and many tree
limbs were downed. A few roofs
sustained minor damage.
Jackson County
1 NW Martha Thunderstorm Wind (G56)
Power lines were downed.
Roger Mills County
9 E Dempsey Hail (1.75)
Hail was reported covering the
ground near the intersection of
Dempsey Road and Highway 283.
Roger Mills County
2 E Herring Station Thunderstorm Wind (G56)
Power lines were downed near
the river.
Roger Mills County
Herring Station Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Small hail was also reported.
Greer County
Mangum Thunderstorm Wind (G56)
Some tree limbs were downed.
Greer County
6 SW Mangum Thunderstorm Wind (G65)
A patio cover was blown apart.
Several small trees were also
downed.
Kingfisher County
5 S Reeding Thunderstorm Wind (G56)
Power poles were downed.
Kiowa County
Lugert Hail (0.75)
Kiowa County
(Hbr)Muni Arpt Thunderstorm Wind (G50)
Wind gust was measured by file
KHBR ASOS near Hobart.
Canadian County
5 WNW El Reno Thunderstorm Wind (G57)
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Oklahoma County
(Tik)Tinker Afb Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Wind gust was measured at Tinker
Air Force Base (KTIK).
Comanche County
Lawton Hail (0.88)
Hail was observed on the southwest
side of town.
Tillman County
1 W Davidson Hail (0.75)
Comanche County
Lawton Hail (0.75)
Ellis County
Fargo Hail (0.75)
Grady County
6 E Tabler Hail (0.88)
Comanche County
3 S Cache Hail (1.00)
Hail report gathered by the NSSL
Severe Hail Verification
Experiment (SHAVE).
Comanche County
1 W Lawton Hail (1.00)
Stephens County
1 WSW Marlow Hail (0.75)
Comanche County
Lawton Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Three inch diameter tree limbs
were downed.
Comanche County
4 NW Lawton Hail (0.88)
Hail report gathered by the
NSSL Severe Hail Verification
Experiment (SHAVE).
Grady County
2 W Norge Hail (0.75)
Grady County
2 W Norge Hail (1.75)
Grady County
1 E Laverty Hail (1.25)
Comanche County
3 SW Cache Hail (1.25)
Hail report gathered by the
NSSL Severe Hail Verification
Experiment (SHAVE).
Comanche County
1 W Cache Hail (1.00)
Hail report gathered by the
NSSL Severe Hail Verification
Experiment (SHAVE)
Comanche County
5 S Lawton Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Comanche County
Lawton Hail (0.88)
Kiowa County
7 E Snyder Hail (1.00)
Stephens County
Duncan Thunderstorm Wind (G56)
A large tree was downed blocking
Highway 81.
Garvin County
Pernell Hail (1.25)
Grady County
8 E Chickasha Hail (0.88)
Caddo County
1 S Anadarko Hail (0.75)
Cleveland County
Norman Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Wind gust was estimated by an
off-duty NWS employee on the
northwest side of town.
Pottawatomie County
3 SW Maud Hail (0.75)
Caddo County
3.8 S Anadarko Hail (0.88)
Caddo County
2 S Anadarko Hail (0.75)
Seminole County
3 NE Bowlegs Thunderstorm Wind (G51)
Wind gust was measured by the
Oklahoma mesonet.
Seminole County
Cromwell Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Tree limbs, 1-2 inches in
diameter, were downed.
Garvin County
5 ENE Wynnewood Hail (0.88)
Lincoln County
Prague Hail (0.75)
Kingfisher County
10 W Kingfisher Thunderstorm Wind (G52)
Garfield County
5 NNE Drummond Funnel Cloud
A brief funnel cloud developed
near a cold front that was moving
across the area. This funnel
cloud may have briefly reached the
ground as a landspout, but no
damage was reported.
OKZ020
Heat
A 21-month old boy succumbed
(indirect) to the heat when
left in a car for an hour in
Stillwater, Oklahoma. High
temperatures across the area
were in the mid 90s on June 18 
