A line of severe thunderstorms developed during the late evening ahead of a strong cold front. Persistent heavy rain caused flooding, especially across west central Ohio.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, OHIO
From 06-FEB-08 00:55:00 to 06-FEB-08 00:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Siding and shingles were blown off a home along West Brook Road, and an adjacent 40 lb. metal swing set was thrown 300-500 yards.  A barn had its roof removed.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, OHIO
From 06-FEB-08 02:00:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: FIVEMILE
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several farm buildings sustained significant damage just east and northeast of the village of Fivemile.  A few barns were blown over and grain silos were destroyed.  A number of houses in the area sustained damage as well, with several trees uprooted.  Damage was determined to be caused by straight-line winds estimated at 80 to 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, OHIO
From 06-FEB-08 01:55:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT ORAB
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three barns were knocked down and a home was pushed off of its foundation.  Several trees and power poles were downed as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in HIGHLAND, OHIO
From 06-FEB-08 02:10:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was knocked down on a house, causing minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKAWAY, OHIO
From 06-FEB-08 02:43:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A house sustained minor roof and siding damage.  A garden building on the property was destroyed.

Flood in SHELBY, OHIO
From 05-FEB-08 22:30:00 to 06-FEB-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT LORAMIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous roads were flooded and closed near Lake Loramie.

Flood in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 05-FEB-08 15:40:00 to 05-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAYTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mudslide closed a portion of Delta Avenue in Columbia-Tusculum.  The mudslide encompassed a parked vehicle.

Flood in SCIOTO, OHIO
From 06-FEB-08 14:37:00 to 06-FEB-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OTWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were flooded and closed throughout the county.

Flood in MERCER, OHIO
From 05-FEB-08 16:00:00 to 06-FEB-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A dozen homes were evacuated with sandbagging occurring on the south side of Celina near Grand Lake St. Marys.  Numerous roads were flooded and closed, including several roads along the St. Marys River near Mendon.  Many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood in HARDIN, OHIO
From 05-FEB-08 16:00:00 to 07-FEB-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC GUFFEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were flooded and closed across the western and central portions of the county.  Several vehicles were stranded in high water along Township Road 120.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, OHIO
From 06-FEB-08 02:12:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHERRY FORK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A roof was blown off of a gymnasium in the Cherry Fork area.  Several barns and houses sustained damage.  Numerous trees were downed throughout western Adams County.  Damage was determined to be caused by straight-line winds estimated at 70 to 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLERMONT, OHIO
From 06-FEB-08 01:45:00 to 06-FEB-08 01:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHEL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A 25-foot block wall was blown into a grocery store.  A plate glass window was blown out and the porch of an adjacent home was severely damaged.  Several barns were destroyed and a large number of trees and power poles were knocked down.  Damage was determined to be caused by straight-line winds estimated at 80 to 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, OHIO
From 06-FEB-08 02:15:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON COURT HOU
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees and power poles were downed along Creek Road.  A barn and a garage were destroyed, along with minor structural damage to the house on the property.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, OHIO
From 06-FEB-08 02:06:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were knocked down along Antioch and Murphy Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCIOTO, OHIO
From 06-FEB-08 02:42:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and large limbs were knocked down, including nearly a half dozen along State Route 139.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, OHIO
From 06-FEB-08 02:25:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEEBLES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A barn was knocked down along Cemetery Road.  An adjacent fence was damaged, and several nearby trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HIGHLAND, OHIO
From 06-FEB-08 02:21:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY FORK LAKE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power poles were downed along Beechwood Lane and North Shore and South Lakeshore Drives.  One of the trees fell onto a mobile home, causing some minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, OHIO
From 06-FEB-08 01:55:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIPLEY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Three homes along US Routes 62 and 68 north of Ripley had their roofs either removed or damaged.  Additional structural damage occurred to a motel, and apartment building and church near Aberdeen.  A number of parked vehicles had windows damaged.  Numerous trees were also uprooted or downed in the area.  Damage was determined to be caused by straight-line winds estimated at 80-90 mph.

Flood in AUGLAIZE, OHIO
From 05-FEB-08 16:00:00 to 06-FEB-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MARYS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large portions of the cities of St. Marys and Wapakoneta were flooded.  A trailer park along the Auglaize River just west of Wapakoneta was evacuated and some rescues took place.  Numerous roads were flooded and closed between St. Marys and Wapakoneta.  Many homes sustained basement flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in PREBLE, OHIO
From 06-FEB-08 00:39:00 to 06-FEB-08 00:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRHAVEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A roof was removed off of a home on Sugar Valley Road, and trees were knocked down. A 61 mph gust was measured in Eaton.