Deep low pressure moved across the northern Great Lakes, with a strong cold front trailing well south into Arkansas. A 50 to 60 knot low level jet aided in advecting in dewpoints greater than 60 degrees. 0-1km storm relative helicity values of 400 to 600 m2/s2 setup the perfect environment for individual thunderstorms to rapidly rotate. Numerous circulations were noted during the event, some significant, which produced swaths of wind damage as well as several weak to strong tornadoes. Given forward speed of 60 mph or more, the convection quickly translated across northwestern Ohio over a few hour period.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 16:47:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: THE BEND
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a CSX crossing gate was broken by the high winds. In addition, a power pole fell onto a house and car.

Tornado in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 16:47:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: WETSEL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A survey of damage in the northeastern part of Van Wert county by county emergency management officials and a NWS Survey team revealed that a EF1 tornado produced damage along a roughly two and one tenth mile long path. Touchdown occurred south of the intersection of Elm Sugar and Donner Road where several barns on two adjacent properties suffered damage. The northern most barn suffered extensive roof damage and loss of trusses (DI: SBO DOD: 4) with other barns suffering partial roof damage. The tornado continued northeast across open fields and occasional wooded areas, causing sporadic tree damage. A horse trailer was flipped over onto a truck at a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road with a barn suffering minor roof damage. The tornado reached its end point at a business where some travel campers were flipped and some metal roofing was damaged. Maximum wind speeds with the tornado are estimated at 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 16:50:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WETSEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported three campers were rolled and several others knocked off their bases at a storage area. Power lines were also reported down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 18:00:00 to 17-NOV-13 18:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIMA
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station recorded a 63 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 16:42:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN WERT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 62 mph wind gust was recorded at the Van Wert Middle School.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 17:00:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEFIANCE MEML ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 60 mph wind gust was recorded by the automated sensor at the Defiance airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 17:15:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETTISVILLE
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station recorded a 66 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 17:31:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAIRO
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 62 mph wind gust was recorded by a mesonet station.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 17:22:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEXAS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a semi was overturned by the strong winds on US 24, near the Henry/Lucas county line. Numerous reports of trees and power lines being blown down were received across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 16:59:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANDALE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a trailer was destroyed on Township Highway 48, east of State Route 66.

Tornado in PUTNAM, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 16:55:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUNTANNA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado that originally touched down in Putnam county briefly crossed the Putnam/Paulding county line before re-entering Putnam county where it continued to move rapidly northeast over mainly open fields until entering the town of Cloverdale where EF2 damage was observed. Extensive tree damage as well as minor to moderate structural damage was noted across the town, with several power poles down. The greatest damage occurred to a church and a brick home. Both suffered extensive damages to some of the walls and the roof (DI: FR12 DOD: 7). A nearby home lost one of its walls (DI:FR12, DOD2) with adjacent hardwood trees suffering greater damage (DI: TH DOD: 4). The tornado exited town and continued northeast for several more miles over open fields and occasional wooded areas with sporadic tree damage noted until finally lifting five miles northeast of Cloverdale. Maximum winds are estimated at 130 mph with a total two county path length of around 11 miles.

Tornado in PAULDING, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 16:54:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANDALE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado which originally touched down in Putnam county briefly crossed into Paulding county, near the intersection of Road M and Road 25m. A mobile home near the county line was impacted by the tornado, causing it to shift off its foundation with minor siding damage (DI: MHSW, DOD: 3). A barn also suffered some minor siding damage. The tornado quickly re-entered Putnam county shortly after.

Tornado in PUTNAM, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 16:52:00 to 17-NOV-13 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOUGLAS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage consistent with a tornado, eventually reaching EF2 intensity, was found by a NWS survey team. The tornado touched down at a residence on Township Road 0, west of County Road 27 where a barn suffered some structural damage, with several hay wagons thrown or moved. The tornado continued rapidly northeast, impacting another barn on Route 66, north of Road N. The barn suffered more extensive damage with both wood rafters and lots of roof sheeting being torn off (DI: SBO DOD: 5) and carried through a field for nearly a mile. Maximum wind speeds were likely around 95 mph as the tornado crossed the Putnam/Paulding county line near the intersection of Road 12 and Road 25m.