A warm front lifted north into northern Ohio causing widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop during the afternoon hours.  Many of these storms became severe.

Hail in WOOD, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 14:50:00 to 01-MAY-07 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUCKEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter size hail was observed.

Hail in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:44:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYDE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:58:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLEDO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:15:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in SENECA, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:10:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFFIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was observed.

Hail in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:34:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 02-MAY-07 19:00:00 to 02-MAY-07 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a couple of trees.

Hail in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:45:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was observed.

Hail in HURON, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:24:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWICH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was observed.

Hail in LAKE, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:08:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: MENTOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was observed.

Hail in LAKE, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:10:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOUGHBY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:47:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTON FALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to quarter size hail was observed.

Hail in KNOX, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 20:06:00 to 01-MAY-07 20:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLWOOD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:03:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to golf ball size hail was observed.  Some vehicles were damaged.

Hail in WAYNE, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:10:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOSTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was observed.

Hail in SENECA, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:31:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFFIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was observed.

Hail in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:42:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:55:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINSMAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:30:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few large limbs were reported down.

Hail in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 19:25:00 to 01-MAY-07 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUBBARD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:45:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONNEAUT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in WOOD, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:05:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONY RIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported.

Tornado in WOOD, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 14:50:00 to 01-MAY-07 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTAGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A weak tornado touched down in a field about a mile north of Portage.  The tornado remained on the ground for about a quarter mile and had a path 20 to 30 yards wide.  No damage occurred.

Hail in WOOD, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:36:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUCKEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:59:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLEDO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 15:58:00 to 01-MAY-07 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIBSONBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:00:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds blew a small barn down.  Debris from the barn landed on a road.

Hail in MAHONING, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 15:58:00 to 01-MAY-07 15:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNGSTOWN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Nickel size hail was reported.

Hail in HURON, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:14:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWALK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was observed.

Hail in HURON, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:56:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTS CORNER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed in Bellevue.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:15:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large limbs were reported down.

Hail in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 15:10:00 to 01-MAY-07 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to golf ball size hail was observed.  Some vehicles sustained minor damage from the larger hail.

Hail in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 15:30:00 to 01-MAY-07 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to quarter size hail was observed.

Hail in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:25:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYDE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:25:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs.

Hail in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:37:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHILOH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in WAYNE, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:30:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SALEM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was observed. Also, a wind gust of 50 mph was measured by a trained spotter with this storm.

Hail in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:30:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NOVA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:10:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLEDO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size was observed.

Hail in LORAIN, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:35:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHESTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Penny size hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:55:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: KANSAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several utility poles.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:03:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEAPOLIS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was observed.

Hail in SENECA, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:36:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFFIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in MAHONING, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 19:15:00 to 01-MAY-07 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUSTINTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:00:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALTON HILLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:15:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENEVA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:07:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: TWINSBURG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was observed.

Hail in SENECA, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 15:45:00 to 01-MAY-07 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAT ROCK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was observed.

Hail in LAKE, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:07:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MENTOR ON THE LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in WAYNE, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:00:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONGRESS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was observed.

Hail in WOOD, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 14:35:00 to 01-MAY-07 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter size hail was observed.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 14:29:00 to 01-MAY-07 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEHOUSE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to half dollar size hail was observed.

Hail in STARK, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:07:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST SPARTA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was observed.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:06:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: (TOL)TOLEDO EXPRESS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported.  Some vehicles were damaged.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:28:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLEDO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in HURON, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:25:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLINS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was observed.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:16:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:32:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANTUA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was observed.

Hail in LAKE, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:15:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was observed.

Hail in HURON, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 15:41:00 to 01-MAY-07 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in LAKE, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:10:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter size hail was observed.

Hail in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 15:00:00 to 01-MAY-07 15:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to half dollar size hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:33:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUDOLPH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm downburst winds caused a lot of damage in Rudulph.  Many trees, power poles and limbs were downed.  A garage was heavily damaged on Mermill Road just east of Rudulph.  A few other structures in the area sustained minor damage.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:20:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAUMEE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was observed.

Hail in LAKE, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:05:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINESVILLE
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 01-MAY-07 19:00:00 to 01-MAY-07 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail was observed.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 19:30:00 to 01-MAY-07 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOSTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous thunderstorms across the area during the afternoon and evening hours brought heavy rain to the area. As a result, flash flooding occurred across the northern half of the county, with many reports of roads closed throughout Wooster. Some of the roads closed included State Routes 302 and 3. Many other city streets in Wooster, along with county and township roads, were closed. There were numerous reports of surface water flowing into homes in West Salem and Smithville.

Hail in SENECA, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:40:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOSTORIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 15:37:00 to 01-MAY-07 15:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs in the Clyde area.

Hail in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:47:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to half dollar size hail was observed.

Hail in MEDINA, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 16:55:00 to 01-MAY-07 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in WAYNE, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 18:00:00 to 01-MAY-07 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOSTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in SENECA, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 17:10:00 to 01-MAY-07 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASCOM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail ranging from golf ball to nickel size was observed between Bascom and Tiffin.

Flash Flood in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 19:30:00 to 01-MAY-07 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall occurred from numerous thunderstorms across the area during the late afternoon and evening hours. As a result, flash flooding occurred over northern Ashland County. Law enforcement reported that numerous state and U.S. routes in the area were closed because of the quickly rising and flowing water.

Hail in HURON, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 15:55:00 to 01-MAY-07 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWALK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was observed.

Hail in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 15:30:00 to 01-MAY-07 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLEVUE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was observed.

Hail in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 01-MAY-07 15:18:00 to 01-MAY-07 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMORE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny size hail was observed.