A strong cold front moved through the area during the afternoon and early evening hours of the 8th. Numerous severe thunderstorms developed ahead and along this cold front. Severe weather occurred throughout most counties in the area stretching from Lucas County to Mahoning County.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 14:34:00 to 08-JUN-07 14:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 15:00:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE MILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down from Lake Milton to North Jackson. Also, the trained spotter also observed golf ball size hail in North Jackson.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 15:06:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARLBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees were reported down. In Marlboro Township, a barn was blown off of its foundation.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 15:17:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANAL FULTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large limbs were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 15:20:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUSTINTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were reported down from near Austintown to Campbell. In Campbell, trained spotters reported structural damage to several buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 15:25:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASSILLON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 15:30:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were reported down.

Hail in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 12:25:00 to 08-JUN-07 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Quarter size hail was observed.

Hail in HURON, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 12:55:00 to 08-JUN-07 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLARD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in WOOD, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 13:30:00 to 08-JUN-07 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEMBERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 13:05:00 to 08-JUN-07 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Numerous large limbs were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 13:16:00 to 08-JUN-07 13:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 13:20:00 to 08-JUN-07 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree and scaffolding were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 13:40:00 to 08-JUN-07 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 14:00:00 to 08-JUN-07 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLEYS IS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

A large tree and large limb was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 14:00:00 to 08-JUN-07 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 14:20:00 to 08-JUN-07 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDUSKY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 14:41:00 to 08-JUN-07 14:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts with the thunderstorm to be around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYANDOT, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 12:14:00 to 08-JUN-07 12:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: UPPER SANDUSKY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two large trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 12:35:00 to 08-JUN-07 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRYSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and several large limbs were reported down. Numerous power lines were also reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 13:49:00 to 08-JUN-07 13:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two large trees were reported down, along with numerous power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 15:53:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three large trees were reported down. Also, a barn had its siding blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 15:30:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUBBARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were reported down.

Hail in LORAIN, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 14:00:00 to 08-JUN-07 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 14:40:00 to 08-JUN-07 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEROMESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 15:00:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRLAWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 15:35:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLIANCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 12:25:00 to 08-JUN-07 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCYRUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two large barns and part of a house were blown down. Debris from these structures scattered as far as a half of a mile away.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 12:30:00 to 08-JUN-07 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEHOUSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported down from Whitehouse to Waterville, and as far north as Holland.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 12:40:00 to 08-JUN-07 12:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PT PLACE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large limbs were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 13:00:00 to 08-JUN-07 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWICH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 16:15:00 to 08-JUN-07 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: APPLE CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Several trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 16:46:00 to 08-JUN-07 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASSILLON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYANDOT, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 12:15:00 to 08-JUN-07 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYCAMORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wind gusts of around 60 mph were estimated as the thunderstorm passed through the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 12:25:00 to 08-JUN-07 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust of 60 mph was estimated as the storm moved through area. Several large trees and large limbs were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 12:45:00 to 08-JUN-07 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHILOH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters estimated wind gusts of 60 mph as the thunderstorms moved through the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 13:45:00 to 08-JUN-07 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRLAWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated wind gusts with the thunderstorm to be around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 15:02:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOSTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few large trees were reported down. Penny size hail was also observed.

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 14:05:00 to 08-JUN-07 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: AKRON
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 288.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm moved across Summit County and caused unprecedented damage.  Hail as large as softballs fell across much of the county.  Extensive damage was done to homes and vehicles in Akron and surrounding areas.  Nearly 51,100 insurance claims were filed for damage in the county.  The south side of Akron was the hardest hit.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 14:22:00 to 08-JUN-07 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUFFIELD
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tennis ball size hail was observed. Several large limbs were also reported down. Hundreds of homes and vehicles sustained damage from the hail.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 14:26:00 to 08-JUN-07 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATWATER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was observed.  Many homes and vehicles were damaged by the hail.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 15:10:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATWATER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was observed.  Many homes and vehicles were damaged by the hail.  Some crop damage was also reported.

Hail in MAHONING, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 15:20:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST AUSTINTOWN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail ranging from walnut size to nickel size was observed.  Some vehicles sustained damage from the hail.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 15:30:00 to 08-JUN-07 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RANDOLPH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was observed. Also, approximately thirty trees were reported down.  Many vehicles were damaged by the hail.  Some crop damage was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 08-JUN-07 14:00:00 to 08-JUN-07 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORTIMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large limbs were reported down.