Rapidly deepening low pressure over the plains, allowed for an extremely strong wind flow at all levels. The system which eventually dropped to a central pressure of 955 mb tracked northeast into Canada, dragging a powerful cold front through the area. Individual storms eventually congealed into a Line Echo Wave Pattern that moved across northwestern Ohio. Numerous misocyclones were observed on the line, which resulted in pockets of wind damage as well as weak tornadoes briefly developing.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 26-OCT-10 10:20:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN WERT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a semi was rolled on US 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 26-OCT-10 10:35:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported eight power poles down along Scott Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 26-OCT-10 10:36:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARK CENTER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a car port was blown into the tree tops of a local residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, OHIO
From 26-OCT-10 11:10:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIMA
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a 70 mph wind gust near Heritage Elementary school.

Tornado in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 26-OCT-10 10:12:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A survey of storm damage revealed a circulation touched down on John Brown Road, about one half mile south of the Van Wert-Paulding county line. Shortly after touchdown the tornado destroyed a small grain bin at a local farm. The tornado continued northeast across open fields where it crossed the county line east of John Brown Road. While the rating of the entire tornado track is consistent with an EF1, the damage in Van Wert County is consistent with winds of around 80 mph, an EF0.

Tornado in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 26-OCT-10 10:02:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIXON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The circulation touched down roughly 3.5 miles southwest of Convey, near the intersection of Tully Harrison and Mentzer Church Roads. After touchdown, the tornado flipped a stationary large semi trailer and camper, as well as tearing the roof off of a barn.  The tornado continued northeast to Convoy Road, between Van Horn and Lare Road. Roughly half of the roof was torn off a home and thrown around 100 yards to the northeast, with a windmill being carried roughly 40 yards. An additional house suffered roof damage as well as the circulation continued northeast. The tornado crossed Lare Road where it destroyed a small barn before lifting. The debris was found three quarters of a mile away. Maximum winds are estimated at around 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, OHIO
From 26-OCT-10 10:45:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCHBOLD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees and power lines down near the intersection of State Route 2 and 66.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, OHIO
From 26-OCT-10 11:10:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMVIEW
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported numerous trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, OHIO
From 26-OCT-10 10:35:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONTINENTAL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported several barns destroyed at Ohio 613 and 634.

Tornado in PAULDING, OHIO
From 26-OCT-10 10:13:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAVILAND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado is a continuation of Van Wert County circulation. The circulation remained over open fields as it moved towards Haviland. As the tornado passed through town, a garage door was blown in, with numerous houses suffering shingle damage and scattered tree damage. As the circulation continued rapidly northeast, a total of three barns were damaged, with two of the barns destroyed and the third having a large door ripped off. A house suffered siding damage mainly from debris striking the house. The debris resulted in a few windows being broken with at least 2 boards being driven into a wall and roof portion. The debris was carried roughly one half mile towards the northeast.  The tornado then crossed near County Roads 117 and 72, where two large trees were uprooted and a house sustained window and roof damage. The last damage was found in the town of Broughton where a house and trees sustained damage. The debris from this damage was found in a field to the northeast, where it appeared to have lifted near County Road 102, east of County Road 123. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be around 100 mph.

Tornado in PAULDING, OHIO
From 26-OCT-10 10:29:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A survey of damage near the Paulding and Putnam County line confirmed a circulation touched down on County Road 205, between County Road 263 and Township Highway T-211. Trees were damaged near the point of touchdown, with a barn suffered roof damage. The tornado tracked over open fields for nearly a mile before crossing into Putnam County, north of Township Road G-24. While the maximum intensity of the tornado track has been determined to be an EF1, the damage in Paulding County is consistent with EF0 damage and maximum estimated winds of around 80 mph.

Tornado in ALLEN, OHIO
From 26-OCT-10 11:02:00 to 26-OCT-10 11:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT SHAWNEE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was a continuation of the track of the Cridersville EF2 tornado. The tornado again briefly lifted prior to the Auglaize and Allen county line and then touched down again in Allen County near McClain Road, north of Hume Road.  At this location a quarter of a metal roof was pulled off of a metal barn.  No further damage was found beyond this location. Damage is estimated at around $8000.

Tornado in PUTNAM, OHIO
From 26-OCT-10 10:30:00 to 26-OCT-10 10:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUPONT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado is a continuation of the Paulding County tornado, which crossed into Putnam County. The tornado continued rapidly northeast, damaging several barns at a property on the east side of County Road 263, north of Township Road G. One barn was destroyed with two others suffering significant damage. In addition to the barn damage, a detached garage for the residence was destroyed and a corn crib was pushed four feet off its foundation. Additional damage was found along State Route 613, west of County Road 24, where trees were damaged and a home suffered the loss of some shingles, as well as near County Highway E and County Road 24. The last damage was found near the intersection of Township Road D and Township Highway 23 where the roof of a barn was torn off. The debris was thrown into an adjacent field, with the circulation then lifting. Maximum winds are estimated at around 100 mph.