Hurricane Sandy tracked up the east coast of the United States and merged with an upper level trough on October 29, 2012.  Sandy transitioned to a post-tropical cyclone and came onshore around 8 pm EDT in Southern New Jersey with an impressive central pressure of 946 mb.  The post-tropical cyclone tracked west across Pennsylvania overnight on October 29 and brought damaging winds and prolonged rainfall to Northern Ohio.  Northerly winds were especially strong downwind of Lake Erie with a peak gust to 68 mph reported at Cleveland Hopkins Airport.  The strong winds caused extensive tree damage with widespread power outages and caused structural damage to some buildings.  Power outages associated with this storm exceeded 250,000 customers across Northern Ohio, with over 160,000 outages in Cuyahoga County alone.  Power wasn't restored in some areas for over a week.  The Cleveland Metro area was particularly hard hit by this storm with many area schools closed for 2 days.  Air traffic was stopped at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport from late on October 29 to approximately noon on October 30.  Some significant damage to note included siding torn off the exterior of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Other peak winds gusts included 67 mph at Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport; 63 mph at the Lorain County Airport; 61 mph at the Conneaut Lighthouse in Ashtabula County; 60 mph at the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse in Lake County; 59 mph at Marblehead Lighthouse in Ottawa County and 58 mph at the Huron Lighthouse in Erie County.
Also to note was a 2-3 foot storm surge along the south shore of Lake Erie accompanied by 15 to 20 foot waves.  Water crashing over the break wall closed Interstate 90 on the east side of Cleveland for several hours.  Area marinas sustained damage with reports of many personal watercraft submerged and additional boats drifting out into the lake.  According to the Coast Guard, 118 vessels were either sunk or significantly damaged.  Beach erosion was reported at numerous beaches and sand had to be cleared from the roadways along E. Perry St. in Port Clinton.

High Wind in ASHTABULA LAKESHORE, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 20:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Winds in Ashtabula County gusted to 60 mph for a few hours. A peak measured gust of 61 mph was measured at the Conneaut Lighthouse with a 58 mph gust at the Geneva Lighthouse.  Hundreds of trees were downed in the county with most of the damage near the Lake Erie shoreline. Scattered power outages were reported with up to 13,000 customers in the county affected. There were reports of trees on houses and vehicles. Some homes also lost sections of roofing and siding. A lot of streets had to be closed because of downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 21:39:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 4.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds in Lorain County gusted to over 60 mph for a few hours.  A peak gust of 63 mph was measured by an automated sensor at the Lorain County Airport.  Hundreds of trees were downed in the county with most of the damage near the Lake Erie shoreline.  Up to 30,000 electric customers lost power.  There were reports of trees on houses and vehicles.  Many homes also lost sections of roofing and siding.  A lot of streets had to be closed because of downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 22:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds downed a few trees and large limbs across the county.  A few homes lost some shingles.

High Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 22:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Winds in Erie County gusted to over 60 mph for a few hours. A peak gust of 62 mph was measured by an automated sensor at the Huron Lighthouse. Hundreds of trees were downed in the county with most of the damage near the Lake Erie shoreline. Up to 4,000 electric customers lost power. There were reports of trees on houses and vehicles. Many homes also lost sections of roofing and siding. A lot of streets had to be closed because of downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 22:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Winds in Ottawa County gusted to 60 mph for a few hours. A measured peak gusts of 60 mph was measured at South Bass Island with a 59 mph gust at the Marblehead Lighthouse. Hundreds of trees were downed in the county with most of the damage near the Lake Erie shoreline. Scattered power outages were reported. There were reports of trees on houses and vehicles. Some homes also lost sections of roofing and siding. A lot of streets had to be closed because of downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 22:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds downed dozens of trees and large limbs across Summit County. Over 7,000 electric customers lost power during the storm. There were reports of trees on houses and vehicles. Some homes also lost sections of roofing and siding.

High Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 22:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Insurance Company

High winds downed dozens of trees and large limbs across Medina County. almost 2,000 electric customers lost power during the storm. There were reports of trees on houses and vehicles. Some homes also lost sections of roofing and siding.

High Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Winds gusted to more than 60 mph in Geauga County causing significant damage.  Many trees and utility poles were downed.  Up to 5,000 electric customers lost power during this event.  There were reports of trees down on homes and vehicles.  Some homes also lost sections of roofing and siding.  A few roads had to be closed because of downed trees and limbs.

High Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds downed a few trees and power lines across Huron County.  Some power outages were reported in the Wakeman area.  Some homes lost sections of roofing or siding.

High Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 30-OCT-12 01:30:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds downed a few large tree limbs.

High Wind in MORROW, OHIO
From 30-OCT-12 00:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds downed dozens of trees and large limbs across Morrow County. A few electric customers lost power during the storm.

High Wind in MARION, OHIO
From 30-OCT-12 00:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds downed dozens of trees and large limbs in Marion County. A few electric customers lost power during the storm.

High Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 30-OCT-12 00:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

High winds downed dozens of trees and large limbs across Stark County. A few electric customers lost power during the storm.

High Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 30-OCT-12 00:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds across Mahoning County downed dozens of trees and large limbs. A few electric customers lost power during the storm. There were reports of trees on houses and vehicles. Some homes also lost sections of roofing and siding.

High Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds across Portage County downed dozens of trees and large limbs. Over 2,000 electric customers lost power during the storm. There were reports of trees on houses and vehicles. Some homes also lost sections of roofing and siding.

High Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 30-OCT-12 00:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High winds across Ashland County downed dozens of trees and large limbs. A few electric customers lost power during the storm.

High Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds downed dozens of trees and large limbs across Sandusky County. A few electric customers lost power during the storm.

High Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds across Trumbull County gusted to as much as 60 mph. Dozens of trees were downed in the county with some power outages also reported. There were reports of trees on houses and vehicles. Some homes also lost sections of roofing and siding.

High Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds downed dozens of trees and large limbs across Holmes County. A few electric customers lost power during the storm.

High Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds downed dozens of trees and large limbs across Seneca County. A few electric customers lost power during the storm.

High Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 19:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Winds in Lucas County gusted to 60 mph for a few hours. A peak measured gust of 59 mph was measured at the Toledo Lighthouse. Hundreds of trees were downed in the county with most of the damage near the Lake Erie shoreline. Scattered power outages were reported. There were reports of trees on houses and vehicles. Some homes also lost sections of roofing and siding. A lot of streets had to be closed because of downed trees and power lines.

High Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 19:30:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 3.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Winds in Lake County gusted over 60 mph for a few hours.  A peak gust of 67 mph was measured by the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse.  Hundreds of trees and utility poles were downed by the high winds.  At least 31,500 electric customers lost power during the storms.  There were reports of trees and limbs on houses and vehicles.  Many homes also lost sections of roofing and siding.  Some streets and roads had to be closed because of downed trees and utility lines.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 18:20:00 to 29-OCT-12 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High winds knocked a tree and some large limbs down.  At least one home was damaged.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 19:59:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 40.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were reported for several hours by automated sensors at Cleveland Hopkins Airport and Burke Lakefront Airport.  A peak gust of 68 mph was measure at Hopkins Airport at 23:35 EDT.  Damage across Cuyahoga County was extensive with hundreds of trees and utility poles down.  Nearly 200,000 electric customers lost power in Cuyahoga County.  The western suburbs of Bay Village, Westlake and Rocky River were especially hard hit.  Dozens of streets had to be closed because of downed trees and power lines.  Many homes and vehicles sustained damage from downed trees and limbs.  Many homes also lost sections of roofing and siding.  Damage was reported at Burke Lakefront Airport and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame also sustained minor damage.  Also to note was a 2 to 3 foot storm surge along the south shore of Lake Erie accompanied by 15 to 20 foot waves. Water crashing over the break wall closed Interstate 90 on the east side of Cleveland for several hours. Area marinas sustained damage with reports of many personal watercraft submerged and additional boats drifting out into the lake. According to the Coast Guard, 118 vessels were either sunk or significantly damaged.

High Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 21:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Winds across inland Ashtabula County gusted to as much as 60 mph for a few hours. Hundreds of trees were downed in the county with scattered power outages reported. There were reports of trees on houses and vehicles. Some homes also lost sections of roofing and siding.

High Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 17:35:00 to 29-OCT-12 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High winds toppled a large tree southwest of Canfield.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 17:00:00 to 29-OCT-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High winds knocked a tree down in Westlake.

High Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 15:15:00 to 29-OCT-12 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell on a car in Avon Lake causing significant damage.

Strong Wind in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 12:00:00 to 29-OCT-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large sign at a hotel was blown over.

High Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 13:50:00 to 29-OCT-12 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High winds knocked a large tree down in Amherst.  The tree damaged a car.

Strong Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 17:20:00 to 29-OCT-12 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree fell in Woodcock and caused minor damage to a house.

High Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 18:30:00 to 29-OCT-12 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds peeled the roof off of a school gymnasium.

High Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 30-OCT-12 01:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High winds downed a few trees across Wayne County.  Damage to a home and fence was reported.  A few power outages were reported.

High Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 29-OCT-12 22:30:00 to 29-OCT-12 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High winds across Wood County downed dozens of trees and large limbs. A few electric customers lost power during the storm.