A potent low pressure system moved across the region, bringing strong winds aloft across the Ohio Valley. Showers that developed along and ahead of a cold front associated with this storm system were capable of producing damaging winds and isolated weak tornadoes. This line of showers producing the damage across southwestern Ohio continued past midnight on October 31st and into the early morning hours of November 1st.

Tornado in MIAMI, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:38:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: LENA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in a corn field on the west side of Lena-Palestine Road where it produced a clear path of heavily damaged corn stalks. The tornado then crossed Lena-Palestine Road where it destroyed a barn and strewn debris from the barn to the north and upwind of the actual tornado path. A large portion of the barn roof was lifted and thrown upwind into the top of a nearby tree. A tree was also split near this barn. The tornado then continued on the ground and produced heavy damage to a second barn north of the first barn before the tornado lifted. Based on the damage surveyed, the maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated at 75 miles per hour.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:40:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBUS SO COLUMBUS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down and moved through a manufactured home community just north of Interstate 270 in southern Columbus. The tornado was on the ground for about a quarter of a mile before it lifted. During that time, 3 mobile homes were destroyed, 4 sustained major damage, and 23 sustained minor damage. The damage that occurred to some of the homes included partial roofs being torn off the buildings, and the units being shifted off of their foundations. Based on the damage surveyed, the maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated to be 85 miles per hour.

Tornado in MONTGOMERY, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:30:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANDALIA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down just northeast of Interstate 75 at Highway 40, exit number 63 in Vandalia. Initial damage consisted of the collapse of a cinderblock drive through store, and significant destruction of the roof and some of the cinderblocks on an uninhabited commercial building. This structure also had large plate glass windows blown in. Additional significant roof damage occurred to a neighboring business, as well as the snapping of some power poles. The tornado continued on to a restaurant, in which the windows were blown in and significant fa��ade and roof damage occurred. Eight people inside the restaurant sustained minor injuries from glass. In the restaurant parking lot, there were numerous vehicles which had windows blown out, with some vehicles shifted or pushed from their parked location. There was a large pickup truck which was lifted and tossed, landing on top of another vehicle. The tornado continued into a residential subdivision, where at least 3 homes sustained damage which rendered them uninhabitable. There were additional homes with partial wall collapses and more than half the roof removed. Other homes had holes in the roof due to being impaled by debris. There was also significant damage due to large trees being snapped off and damaging the homes. Large portions of roofing and sheds were carried at least a city block. The tornado then lifted while in the residential subdivision. Based on the damage surveyed, the maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated to be between 100 and 110 miles per hour.

Thunderstorm Wind in DARKE, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:10:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCANUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and large branches were reported down in the area and a child's play set was destroyed in Arcanum due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:25:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORGAN PLACE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Roof damage occurred at a public works garage due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:25:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIQUA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was reported down in Piqua due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:14:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUSSIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were downed near the town of Russia due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:25:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A barn and numerous trees were blown down between Germantown and New Lebanon due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:52:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees and power poles were downed on the northeast side of Kenton due to thunderstorm winds. Shingle and other roof damage occurred to a church.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:35:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: KETTERING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple trees were downed in Oakwood due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:46:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were downed on the Wittenberg University campus due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:33:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A semi truck was overturned on Interstate 75 due to thunderstorm winds. The driver sustained minor injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:40:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIGHTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A roof was removed from a building northwest of downtown Cincinnati due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:34:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A roof was blown off of a concession stand at Stebbins High School and 2 sheds were damaged at Mad River Middle School due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:40:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARYSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were downed across the northwestern portions of the county due to thunderstorm winds. Some road closures occurred due to fallen tree debris. A porch was also damaged at a residence in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:33:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASSTOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

East Northeast of Casstown, a roof was blown off a garage, a 27 foot camper was blown into a field, large trees were downed, and a house had a chimney blown off due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:39:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAVERTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down in Kettering due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:28:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVANSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed west southwest of Tipp City due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:50:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LIBERTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down across a street in West Liberty due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:32:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAPLEWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 22:30:00 to 31-OCT-13 22:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANDALIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line wind damage surrounded the areas affected by an EF1 tornado. This damage began west of Interstate 75 near National Road and continued for about a mile to the east northeast. In this area, trees were toppled or sustained large branch damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:13:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

The wind gust was recorded on an Ohio Department of Transportation Sensor.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:15:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree limb was blown down through an automobile windshield in Wilmington due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:19:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAGNETIC SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:40:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANDVIEW HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large healthy tree 3 feet in diameter was blown down near Route 62 and Interstate 71 due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:38:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANDVIEW HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large limb was downed and siding was damaged in the downtown Columbus area due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:51:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEALS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed on State Route 256 due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HIGHLAND, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:37:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRICETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on Certier Road due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HIGHLAND, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:47:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on Main Road due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROSS, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:55:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKFORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell on a house in Frankfort due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 21:36:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large tree limbs were downed in the northern portion of Mercer County due to thunderstorm winds.