An area of deepening low pressure moved northeast across Ohio on February 24th.  A cold front stretching south from the low swept east across northern Ohio during the morning hours.  Strong and damaging southwest to west winds occurred behind the cold front.  Trees and power lines were downed throughout the area.

High Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 12:30:00 to 24-FEB-12 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A light pole at a car dealership in Findlay was blown over.

High Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 11:50:00 to 24-FEB-12 11:50:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were downed throughout the county.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 12:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High winds downed a few trees and limbs along with some power lines across the county.  Three cars were crushed by a fallen tree in East Cleveland.

High Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 12:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A few power lines were reported down near Galion.

High Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 12:10:00 to 24-FEB-12 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A couple of trees were reported down in Madison Township.

High Wind in MORROW, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 13:30:00 to 24-FEB-12 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were reported down across the northern end of the county.

High Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 13:30:00 to 24-FEB-12 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A couple of trees and a few power lines were downed across the county.

High Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 12:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few power lines were downed across the county.

High Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 12:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few large tree large limbs were downed.

High Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 12:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and several power lines were downed across the county.

High Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 12:45:00 to 24-FEB-12 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few power lines were downed across the county.

High Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 12:30:00 to 24-FEB-12 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were downed across the county.

High Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 13:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A couple of trees and a few power lines were downed across the county.

High Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 13:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees and power lines were downed across the county.

High Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees and power lines were downed.

High Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 13:10:00 to 24-FEB-12 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees and power lines were downed across the county.

High Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 14:31:00 to 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 59 mph wind gust was measured by an automated sensor at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.  Dozens of trees and power lines were downed across the county.  A vehicle was crushed by a tree in Niles.

High Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 14:30:00 to 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many trees and utility lines were knocked down across the county.

High Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 13:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees and power lines were downed across the county.

High Wind in ASHTABULA LAKESHORE, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees and power lines were downed.  A building in Ashtabula sustained some minor structural damage.

High Wind in MARION, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 13:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few trees and tree limbs were downed.

High Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 12:30:00 to 24-FEB-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few trees, large limbs and power lines were downed.

High Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 13:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees and power lines were downed.

High Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 24-FEB-12 13:00:00 to 24-FEB-12 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few trees and power lines were downed.  A car was crushed by a tree east of Mount Vernon.