A line of severe storms advanced from Illinois and intensified further as it interacted with strong instability and shear. The line took on a line echo wave pattern (LEWP), resulting in an abundance of wind damage reports, including a focused micro-burst in Williams County. A brief tornado also developed in Van Wert County, resulting in some damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, OHIO
From 23-JUN-10 21:40:00 to 23-JUN-10 21:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: LATTY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines and small tree branches downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, OHIO
From 23-JUN-10 21:59:00 to 23-JUN-10 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELPHOS
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator measured a 62 mph gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, OHIO
From 23-JUN-10 22:03:00 to 23-JUN-10 22:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY CENTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines downed and power out at CR T and CR 4.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, OHIO
From 23-JUN-10 22:08:00 to 23-JUN-10 22:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CLURE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines downed at CR M4 and CR 7.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMS, OHIO
From 23-JUN-10 21:10:00 to 23-JUN-10 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGERTON
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An intense microburst with estimated winds at 100 mph was surveyed in the town of Edgerton.  A large portion of the upper story of the old town hall building next to the fire department was blown in with loss of much of the roof.  Debris from this structure damaged nearby vehicles and the flea market building across the street including a portion of the south-facing wall getting blown out.  One person was injured at this location from falling debris. In addition, a freight container was blown off an intermodal train and there was significant tree damage in town. Wind damage path was about 3 miles long and a quarter of a mile wide.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 23-JUN-10 21:30:00 to 23-JUN-10 21:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONVOY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 23-JUN-10 21:35:00 to 23-JUN-10 21:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a large tree down blocking road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 23-JUN-10 21:35:00 to 23-JUN-10 21:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEFIANCE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees downed.

Tornado in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 23-JUN-10 20:50:00 to 23-JUN-10 20:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN WERT ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials surveyed an area of damage south of Van Wert and determined a circulation touched down in a wheat field a quarter mile west of Dustman Drive and US 127. The circulation continued along Dustman Road, with most of the damage being to trees. A few limbs fell onto homes, causing minor damage. In addition, some shingle damage occurred. The roof of a barn was torn off near US 127 as well. Winds are estimated to be between 80 and 85 mph with a maximum width of the tornado of around 50 yards.