An area of low pressure passed to the north of Lake Erie.  A cold front trailing the low swept east across northern Ohio causing showers and thunderstorms to develop.  A few of the thunderstorms became severe.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 26-JUL-12 17:30:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERLIN CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 26-JUL-12 17:52:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAKER HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 26-JUL-12 15:15:00 to 26-JUL-12 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees and large limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 26-JUL-12 14:30:00 to 26-JUL-12 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: AKRON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 26-JUL-12 12:35:00 to 26-JUL-12 12:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENILWORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several large limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 26-JUL-12 16:18:00 to 26-JUL-12 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds toppled an utility pole.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 26-JUL-12 13:15:00 to 26-JUL-12 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH CANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Hail in MAHONING, OHIO
From 26-JUL-12 13:35:00 to 26-JUL-12 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRUTHERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to quarter sized hail was observed.

Hail in MAHONING, OHIO
From 26-JUL-12 13:35:00 to 26-JUL-12 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 26-JUL-12 16:15:00 to 26-JUL-12 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLBUCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 26-JUL-12 17:15:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 26-JUL-12 17:17:00 to 26-JUL-12 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROOTSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds downed many trees.  At least five homes were damaged by fallen trees.

Hail in MAHONING, OHIO
From 26-JUL-12 13:29:00 to 26-JUL-12 13:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNGSTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel to quarter sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 26-JUL-12 15:18:00 to 26-JUL-12 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees.