Thunderstorms fired across southeast Ohio during the heat and instability of the afternoon.  The area was well south of an east to west front.  The storms became multicellular and formed short lines. Numerous outflow boundaries were produced.
Large hail was noted quickly, with strong surface wind gusts developing as the episode unfolded.  The heaviest downpours were noted in southern Washington County, causing street flooding in the city of Marietta.

Thunderstorm Wind in VINTON, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 17:25:00 to 02-JUN-09 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CREOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees fell onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in VINTON, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 17:30:00 to 02-JUN-09 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZALESKI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Route 677.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 17:35:00 to 02-JUN-09 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARMER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees fell onto power lines and blocked streets.  One tree fell onto a car.  The roof was damaged at a home on 5th Street.  Two trees toppled against a Lancaster Street house.

Hail in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 17:39:00 to 02-JUN-09 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIETTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GALLIA, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 18:45:00 to 02-JUN-09 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROWN CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 14:05:00 to 02-JUN-09 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERRITTS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail fell along Aarons Creek.

Hail in GALLIA, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 14:54:00 to 02-JUN-09 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROWN CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Hail in GALLIA, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 15:45:00 to 02-JUN-09 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATRIOT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERRY, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 15:54:00 to 02-JUN-09 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: THORNVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERRY, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 16:14:00 to 02-JUN-09 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERRY, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 16:30:00 to 02-JUN-09 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORNING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail damaged a garden.

Hail in MORGAN, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 16:50:00 to 02-JUN-09 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CONNELSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 17:05:00 to 02-JUN-09 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MORGAN, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 17:10:00 to 02-JUN-09 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKPORT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 17:15:00 to 02-JUN-09 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ATHENS, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 17:30:00 to 02-JUN-09 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 17:42:00 to 02-JUN-09 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWELL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy Rain in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 16:15:00 to 02-JUN-09 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIETTA
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Downpours associated with severe thunderstorms overwhelmed the city drainage system, causing brief street flooding.  Water got into a few basements.  The cooperative observer measured 2.6 inches for its 24 hour rain amount, most of which fell within about 2 hours.

Hail in MEIGS, OHIO
From 02-JUN-09 16:18:00 to 02-JUN-09 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANGSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter