Showers and thunderstorms affected northern Ohio on July 5th.  One round of storms occurred around daybreak with a second round in the afternoon.  A man was killed in Lucas County when a tree fell on his car.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 16:17:00 to 05-JUL-12 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOYTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm downburst winds flattened a pole barn and three smaller sheds.  A home nearby was also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 15:48:00 to 05-JUL-12 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRYSBURG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm downburst winds estimated to be as much as 70 mph caused considerable damage in Perrysburg.  Dozens of trees and at least three utility poles were toppled.  A few homes were damaged by fallen trees.  Scattered power outages were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 14:31:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAUMEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and large limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 18:11:00 to 05-JUL-12 18:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated to be at least 60 mph downed several large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 06:25:00 to 05-JUL-12 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a couple of trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 06:25:00 to 05-JUL-12 06:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree in Springfield Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 06:10:00 to 05-JUL-12 06:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 06:30:00 to 05-JUL-12 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WIDOWVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree.  The tree blocked a road between Hayesville and Mifflin.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 06:35:00 to 05-JUL-12 06:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOYLESTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm wind downed a large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 06:05:00 to 05-JUL-12 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWALK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed two trees in Norwalk and a large limb in Wakeman.

Hail in LORAIN, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 05:23:00 to 05-JUL-12 05:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEFFIELD LAKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 05:38:00 to 05-JUL-12 05:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERMILION
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 63 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 05:45:00 to 05-JUL-12 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELYRIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed some trees in Elyria and Sheffield Townships.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 06:05:00 to 05-JUL-12 06:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HINCKLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 06:15:00 to 05-JUL-12 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed some large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 06:19:00 to 05-JUL-12 06:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRLAWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree limb.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 05:55:00 to 05-JUL-12 06:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAY VLG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed trees in Lakewood, Bay Village and Westlake.  At least two homes in Bay Village were damaged by fallen trees.  A few power outages were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 05-JUL-12 14:25:00 to 05-JUL-12 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYLVANIA
Magnitude: 77.00 MG
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm downburst winds of more than 70 mph caused considerable damage in Sylvania, Sylvania Township, Holland, Springfield Township and the west and south sides of Toledo.  A mesonet site in Springfield Township recorded an 89 mph gust.  Hundreds of trees were downed by the strong winds.  Many homes and buildings also sustained damage, mainly from lost roofing and siding.  A few homes were heavily damaged by fallen trees.  Over 36,000 electric customers lost power during this storm.   A 35 year man was killed in Springfield Township along Dorcas Road.  The man was trying to move his car in the driveway when a large tree fell on the vehicle.  The man was pronounced dead at the scene.