A cold front moved across the area causing showers and thunderstorms to develop.  A few of the thunderstorms became severe, while an area of training storms produced flash flooding in northeastern Ohio.

Flash Flood in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 16:26:00 to 08-JUL-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUSTINBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches fell in an east-west line across Ashtabula County just north of Jefferson.  Several flooded basements were reported due to high creek flows, and multiple roads in the area were closed due to high water, including State Route 306 northwest of Jefferson.

Flash Flood in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 16:27:00 to 08-JUL-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMPSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches in 1.5 hours produced flash flooding across northern Geauga county, with many roads north of US 6 reported flooded and closed by law enforcement.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 15:53:00 to 08-JUL-08 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEFFIELD LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 15:00:00 to 08-JUL-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENOA
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 68 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by a trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 14:15:00 to 08-JUL-08 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BALTIMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 17:05:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BREWSTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 17:05:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 17:00:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree and large limb.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYANDOT, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 15:20:00 to 08-JUL-08 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEVADA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 13:49:00 to 08-JUL-08 13:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 14:45:00 to 08-JUL-08 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree limb.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 15:36:00 to 08-JUL-08 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELYRIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated thunderstorm winds at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 15:30:00 to 08-JUL-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAVANNAH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 15:36:00 to 08-JUL-08 15:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 17:10:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARREN LYON ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and large limbs throughout Trumbull County.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 13:41:00 to 08-JUL-08 13:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRYSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 15:20:00 to 08-JUL-08 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed two trees.

Heavy Rain in LAKE, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 14:45:00 to 08-JUL-08 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MENTOR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rainfall of 3.75 inches in less than two hours was reported by a spotter in Mentor.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 13:43:00 to 08-JUL-08 13:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHTABULA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 13:56:00 to 08-JUL-08 13:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYLVANIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 16:10:00 to 08-JUL-08 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLMSTED FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 13:43:00 to 08-JUL-08 13:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLEDO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds damaged a building.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 14:30:00 to 08-JUL-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIBSONBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree limb.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 15:30:00 to 08-JUL-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELYRIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds were estimated to be 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 13:55:00 to 08-JUL-08 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWLING GRN UNV ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds overturned a semi truck on Interstate 75 at mile marker 181 near Bowling Green.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 17:55:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNGSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree limb.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 18:04:00 to 08-JUL-08 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUSTINTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed two trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 16:12:00 to 08-JUL-08 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENINSULA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Insurance Company

Thunderstorm winds downed three trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 14:15:00 to 08-JUL-08 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree limb.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 13:40:00 to 08-JUL-08 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLEDO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and large limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 14:13:00 to 08-JUL-08 14:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLEDO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree limb.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 15:01:00 to 08-JUL-08 15:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDUSKY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 14:09:00 to 08-JUL-08 14:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLEDO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds toppled several utility poles.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 14:45:00 to 08-JUL-08 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWALK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 15:03:00 to 08-JUL-08 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 16:10:00 to 08-JUL-08 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 16:45:00 to 08-JUL-08 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 17:10:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORTLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed many trees and power lines in the Cortland area.  At least one home was damaged by a fallen tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 16:30:00 to 08-JUL-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADY LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and large limbs throughout Portage County.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 16:30:00 to 08-JUL-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADY LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and large limbs throughout Portage County.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 16:35:00 to 08-JUL-08 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARRETTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds toppled 20 trees at a golf course.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 14:19:00 to 08-JUL-08 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESTVIEW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a utility pole and several large tree limbs.

Hail in WOOD, OHIO
From 08-JUL-08 14:04:00 to 08-JUL-08 14:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
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-JUL-08 17:20:00 to 08-JUL-08 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree.