A strong cold front moved across northern Ohio during the evening hours of November 17th.  A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed in advance of this front causing significant damage in some areas.  At least three tornadoes touched down in Wood County.  The strongest of the three, an EF2, crossed into Lucas County.  A fourth tornado occurred in Ottawa County.  All of the tornadoes downed trees and damaged homes and buildings.  Strong non thunderstorm winds also occurred behind the cold front through the evening hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORROW, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 19:30:00 to 17-NOV-13 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FULTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

The Sheriffs Office reported trees and power lines down from Fulton to Chesterville.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 19:00:00 to 17-NOV-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWALK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Sheriff reported several trees down brought down by thunderstorm winds in Norwalk.

Tornado in WOOD, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 17:32:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH BALTIMORE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado touched down northwest of North Baltimore along Quarry Road to the west of Liberty Hi Road.  A home near the initial touchdown was partially destroyed when a portion of its roof tore off allowing a wall to collapse.  The tornado continued on the ground for around a mile before lifting.  Damage elsewhere along the damage path consisted of a few downed trees.  The parent thunderstorm responsible for this tornado later produced another tornado near Jerry City.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 19:10:00 to 17-NOV-13 19:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLORENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sheriff reported trees down with power outages in Florence and Vermilion.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 19:10:00 to 17-NOV-13 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAKEMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

The Sheriff reported a few trees brought down by thunderstorm winds near Wakeman.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 19:30:00 to 17-NOV-13 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARADISE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

County dispatch reported numerous trees and power lines were brought down by thunderstorm winds across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:15:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

The Sheriff reported thunderstorm winds brought down numerous trees causing power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 17:45:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported thunderstorm winds caused damage to a fence, a camper to be moved several feet, a shed was blown to the next street, and 2 basketball hoops were bent in half.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:15:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TWINSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Sheriff reported a couple trees down in Twinsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 18:00:00 to 17-NOV-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees across Sandusky County.

High Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 22:00:00 to 17-NOV-13 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds gusted to as much as 60 mph behind a strong cold front.  Many trees were downed across the northern half of Lorain County.  Some power outages were reported.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 22:30:00 to 17-NOV-13 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 58 mph non thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 18:00:00 to 17-NOV-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENOA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYANDOT, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 18:33:00 to 17-NOV-13 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOVELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts leveled a barn along State Route 199.

Tornado in LUCAS, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 17:48:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOOTH
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.10M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A EF0 tornado crossed into Lucas County from Wood County just to the west of Interstate 280 in Northwood.  The tornado continued to the northeast and intensified to EF1 intensity as it moved across the Pearson Metropark.  It tore the roof off of a house and damaged another home in this area.  The tornado briefly intensified to EF2 as it neared Seaman Street in Oregon.  The tornado made a left turn at that time and finally lifted as it crossed Corduroy Road north of Oregon.  The tornado damaged many homes in Oregon.  Most of the damage was from lost roofing or siding but at least two homes were damaged enough to be considered destroyed.   The tornado was on the ground for over four miles in Lucas County.  The damage path was up to a 100 yards in width.  Dozens of trees were downed along the damage path and many vehicles were damaged by the strong winds or flying debris.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 21:00:00 to 17-NOV-13 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIRARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts snapped at least nine trees on Woodland Avenue.

Tornado in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 18:00:00 to 17-NOV-13 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMORE HAAR FLD ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado touched down east of Elmore along West Yeasting Road just to the west of State Route 590.  The tornado moved northeast and briefly intensified to EF1 intensity as it crossed State Route 590.  A barn near this location was leveled.  The tornado continued on the ground for another half mile or so and then lifted.  The damage path was around three quarters of a mile in length and no more than 75 yards in width.  Damage consisted mainly of a few downed trees and limbs.

Tornado in WOOD, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 17:35:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIME  CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado touched down near Lime City Road just to the north of U.S. Route 20 in Perrysburg.  The tornado continued east northeast reaching EF2 intensity as it neared the intersection of State Route 795 and Oregon Road.  Two warehouse buildings had walls blown down and lost large sections of roofing.  A gas station at the intersection of State Route 795 and Oregon Road was heavily damaged.  Several vehicles at the gas station were damaged.  Other businesses in the immediate vicinity also sustained roof damage.  After causing extensive damage to a couple homes in a residential neighborhood just north of State Route 795, the tornado weakened to EF0 intensity.  It then remained on the ground as either an EF0 or EF1 tornado for another four and half miles before moving into Lucas County near Northwood.  It damaged several more homes and some apartment buildings before entering Lucas County.  Most of this damage was from lost roofing and siding.  Dozens of trees were downed along the damage path which was just over seven miles long and up to a 100 yards in width in Wood County.  Many vehicles including a couple of recreational vehicles were damaged by the strong winds or flying debris.

Tornado in WOOD, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 17:41:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: JERRY CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado touched down east of Jerry City near the intersection of Main Street and Huffman Road.  The tornado then continued east for around one and a third miles and lifted after crossing Cloverdale Road.  A mobile home along Main Street was destroyed and a couple of other homes and buildings in the area lost roofing and siding.  Damage along the remainder of the damage path consisted of mainly downed trees.  The parent thunderstorm responsible for this tornado earlier produced a tornado near North Baltimore.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:00:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIRARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed nine large trees along Woodlawn Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 19:25:00 to 17-NOV-13 19:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH AMHERST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds tore the roof off of a house on Tacoma Avenue.  Several other trees were reported down in the City of Lorain.  The Emergency Manager estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

High Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 21:45:00 to 17-NOV-13 21:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 64 mph non thunderstorm wind gust was measured by an automated sensor.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 19:30:00 to 17-NOV-13 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds downed a couple of trees.  Both trees partially blocked streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 19:30:00 to 17-NOV-13 19:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH AMHERST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on State Route 113.  Several other trees were brought down by thunderstorm winds on State Route 57.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 19:50:00 to 17-NOV-13 19:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRYSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Police reported several trees came down from thunderstorm winds just outside of Loudonville. The newspaper also reported thunderstorm winds downed a tree on State Route 95.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 18:00:00 to 17-NOV-13 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINDLAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms moved across Hancock County downing many trees and causing scattered power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 18:04:00 to 17-NOV-13 18:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: (FDY)FINDLAY ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated sensor at the Findlay Airport measured a 62 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 17:25:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HASKINS
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 64 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 18:30:00 to 17-NOV-13 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFFIN ARPT
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An 80 mph wind gust was measured along Perry Street in Tiffin.  Thunderstorm winds also toppled a couple utility poles near the intersection of State 53 and County Road 592.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 17:22:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEAPOLIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm winds blew over a semi truck on U.S. Highway 24 just east of the Henry County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYANDOT, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 18:33:00 to 17-NOV-13 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: UPPER SANDUSKY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed some utility poles causing power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:40:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONNEAUT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds gusts downed a large pine tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 21:05:00 to 17-NOV-13 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:45:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTSGROVE
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 MAHONING, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 21:00:00 to 17-NOV-13 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNGSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:55:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARREN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed many trees across Trumbull County.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:30:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed many trees across Stark County.  The Hoover Appliance Company pedestrian walkway was also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:25:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees in Chardon Township.  State Route 87 was blocked by some of the fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:10:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed eight trees in Green Township and Springfield Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:05:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:10:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees in Painesville Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 19:48:00 to 17-NOV-13 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SALEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a lot of trees from West Salem to near Congress.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 17:25:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAAB CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur Radio relayed a report that a wall and roof of a barn were blown down in Spencer Township.  A trained spotter also reported a 24 inch diameter tree uprooted in Sylvania.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 17:30:00 to 17-NOV-13 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTAGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several small trees down in Portage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:02:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST LAKE
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 70 mph wind gust in East Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:30:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed many trees across Portage County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 20:25:00 to 17-NOV-13 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 17-NOV-13 19:20:00 to 17-NOV-13 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees and large limbs across Richland County.