Despite broken cloud cover across much of the region, unstable conditions took shape ahead of a cold front that moved southeast into the region. Thunderstorms moved out of northern Indiana into northwestern Ohio, producing pockets of damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMS, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 12:30:00 to 10-JUL-13 12:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELBERN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported strong winds impacted a moving train near the town of Melbern. A few dozen empty train cars were pushed off the tracks. No injuries were reported. In addition, numerous trees, tree limbs and power poles were damaged in the town.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMS, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 12:40:00 to 10-JUL-13 12:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRYAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Local fire officials reported a power pole was blown down on Center Street, with large tree limbs down in the town.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEFIANCE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

County dispatch reported tree and power line damage across much of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:03:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEFIANCE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a power pole was blown down onto a home on Adams Street. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:04:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAPOLEON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported multiple trees were blown down in the city of Napoleon.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:08:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAPOLEON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported widespread, significant wind damage across the county. Three utility trailers were pushed across the parking lot at the Emergency Operations Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:18:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: OHIO CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a six inch diameter tree limb down in Ohio City.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:21:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN WERT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a power line fell onto a car in Van Wert. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:50:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIMA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported several trees down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:20:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMLER
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 64 mph wind gust. Tree limbs in excess of eight inches were blown down by the strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:20:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELERY
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 64 mph wind gust with an eight inch diameter tree limb down onto a truck.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:47:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMVIEW
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters estimated 80 mph wind gusts with multiple power lines down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:50:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: DESHLER
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station north of Belmore recorded a 68 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:53:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT SHAWNEE
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station at Fort Shawnee recorded a 66 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:52:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLEN CO ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The automated weather sensor at the Lima, Ohio airport recorded a 63 mph wind gust.