A hot and humid airmass over the Ohio Valley was broken up on the 10th by a shortwave trough and a surface cold front that came moved through during the afternoon hours. Storms developed ahead of the cold front around noon, and ended with the exit of the cold front through northwest Pennsylvania around 7 pm.  The humid and unstable airmass supported intense rainfall rates verified with reports of 0.75 in 15 minutes. These storms moved over an area that was already saturated from weeks of hit and miss storms and floods, and could not support the additional runoff produced during this event. The result was widespread flash flooding as the storms affected every county in the WFO Cleveland county warning area.
In addition to the flooding, widespread severe weather including three tornadoes occurred on July 10th.  A line of intense thunderstorms developed ahead of the advancing cold front during the afternoon hours.  Thunderstorm wind gusts in excess of 70 mph were reported.  Seneca and Sandusky Counties in north central Ohio were especially hard hit.  Thousands of downed trees and widespread power outages were reported.  The Bellevue area was especially hard by the combination of straight line winds and a weak tornado.  Nearly every street in the city had damage of some sort and it took five days for power to be restored to the majority of the city.  Another tornado formed in northeastern Seneca County and moved in Huron County.  A third tornado affected portions of rural Ashland County.  Large swaths of corn were flattened across northern Ohio and nearly every county reported severe weather.  As many as 250,000 electric customers lost power during this evening.

Flash Flood in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:45:00 to 10-JUL-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHALERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.40M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water closed most roads in Shalersville after an estimated 3 to 4 inches of rain fell within one hour. This rainfall was after 16 consecutive days with rain in the region. Subsequently the saturated ground could not absorb the water and widespread flooding resulted. The water came up so quickly that emergency officials had to evacuate homeowners. Several people became stranded in their cars or homes. Hardest hit areas include Wentworth Street in the Bolingbrook neighborhood and Aurora East where water was several feet deep in homes. The flood waters inundated about half of the 350 homes. The waters receded within an hour or two.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:55:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIBSONBURG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.40M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A line of thunderstorms producing winds in excess of 70 mph raced east across Seneca County causing significant damage.  Thousands of trees and limbs were downed across the county and large swaths of corn were flattened in fields.  Nearly every community in the county sustained damage and hundreds of homes and buildings were damaged.  Over two dozen farm buildings were leveled in the county.  The Bellevue area was especially hard hit with damage reported on nearly every street.  At least a half dozen homes in the city were heavily damaged by fallen trees and dozens of others sustained lesser damage, mainly from lost roofing or siding.  Businesses on Main Street had windows blown out and nearly the entire town lost power for an extended period.  It took almost five days for power to be fully restored.  Houses were also heavily damaged by fallen trees in Fremont and Clyde.  Many vehicles were damaged as well.  Scattered damage was also observed in the rural portions of the county.  Power outages affecting traffic signals and roads closed by downed trees severely hampered travel in the county after this storm.  At least four people had to rescued after they became stranded in their vehicles by downed power lines.  U.S Route 20 was closed in several locations.  Clean up costs from this storm were substantial.  Ten townships, four villages and two cities applied for nearly $1 million in disaster relief.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:58:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed between 40 and 50 trees in Brookfield Township.

Hail in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:35:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLEVUE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:10:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOWICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKY RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed on tree that blocked Wagar Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 16:20:00 to 10-JUL-13 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RANDOLPH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds knocked a large tree down on State Route 44.

Tornado in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:56:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROWSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak EF0 tornado touched down west of Rowsburg near the intersection of County Roads 1302 and 251.  The tornado continued east southeast for about a mile before dissipating on the north end of Rowsburg.  The damage path indicates that the tornado was probably intermittent and at tree top level.  A barn was toppled near the beginning of the damage path and a house in Rowsburg was also heavily damaged by fallen trees.  The barn appears to have been toppled from a combination of tornadic and straight line winds.  Five livestock animals were killed in the barn collapse with several more injured.  Many trees were downed along the damage path and large swaths of corn were flattened.  The damage path from the tornado was no more than 15 yards wide but damage from the accompanying straight line downburst winds was more than a half mile in width at times.  The damage path was a little over a mile in length.

Flash Flood in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:20:00 to 10-JUL-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Torrential rainfall on July 10th ended the streek of 13 days of measurable rain in the Barberton-Norton region, and ending it with the highest rainfall amounts measuring during that time. Almost seven inches of rain fell in the two weeks prior, and on the 10th rainfall amounts in the basin measured between 2 to 3 inches which fell in the hour between 230 and 330 PM. This extreme rainfall rate fell over already saturated ground and swollen stream and creeks, resulting in rapid runoff and flooding. Heavy rainfall of this magnitude overwhelmed the existing stormwater systems with extensive street flooding throughout Barberton.  In many areas of Barberton the flooded streets drained within a few hours leaving many flooded basements, garages and yards.  After the flash flooding had stopped, the upstream routed water caused the flood waters to continue a slow rise in Barberton. These areas began flooding during the night of July 10 and by the morning of July 11th flooding was reaching into new areas.  Flood waters in most areas receded by Sunday July 14th leaving behind large areas of the City needing clean-up operations. The City estimates that over 700 buildings suffered some form of water intrusion including sewage backups.
14TH, 15TH & 16TH STREETS NW ���WOLF CREEK
Flooding began during the intense rain on the afternoon of July 10th and the area remained underwater for three days. The flooding closed bridges across Wolf Creek at Wooster Road West, Brady Ave., Norton Ave., and Barber Road in the City of Norton leaving only the Hopocan Ave. bridge crossing Wolf Creek  in Barberton accessible. Over sixty businesses and residences reported flooding issues.

NORTON AVE. BARBER ROAD, MIAMI ST.  - WOLF CREEK
Rising waters of Wolf Creek over the night of July 10-11 flooded the commercial area on Norton Ave. Residents of the Shamrock Motel were evacuated on July 11 and businesses along the north side of Norton Ave. experienced up to two feet of flooding. Over thirty business and residences experienced flooding problems.
30th and 31ST  STREETS NW, SOUTH AVE. - HUDSON RUN
Hudson Run experienced a rapid rise in floodwaters during the heavy rainfall in northwest Barberton and Norton. Flood conditions developed rapidly and affected a large Senior Citizen Complex that required evacuation by Barberton Safety Forces on the evening of July 10th  along with a number of residences on 31st St. NW and South Ave. Floodwaters overtopped the spillway at the Columbia Lake Dam, about three-quarters of a mile downstream from Wooster Road and closed Hudson Run Road for a short period of time until gates on the dam were opened.

COVENTRY ROAD , EAGON  STREET INDUSTRIAL AREAS ��� MUD RUN
Six businesses and three residences were affect by the floodwaters of Mud Run.
5TH ST. NE INDUSTRIAL AREA ��� TUSCARAWAS RIVER
Three large industries were affected by flooding of parts of their complexes.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:38:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 65 mph thunderstorm wind gust.  Dozens of trees were toppled or snapped and three semi trucks were blown over on Interstate 75 just south of U.S. Route 6.  No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:35:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLIANCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:45:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SULLIVAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few large tree limbs.

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:50:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUYAHOGA FALLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:15:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines throughout Knox County.

Flash Flood in LORAIN, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:45:00 to 10-JUL-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA GRANGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains that moved over Lorain County most notably impacted the La Grange area in the southeast portion of the county. In this area radar estimates around 2 inches of rain fell within 45 minutes. Floating cars were reported on Whitehead and Whitney roads, causing the intersection to close. At least one home was significantly inundated, while a half dozen other homes had flooding in their basements.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:50:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDHAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and flattened a barn.  Corn in nearby fields was also flattened.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORROW, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:05:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT GILEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed many trees across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:30:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRYBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:10:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWALK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.

Flash Flood in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 16:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STREETSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 90.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was significant across the Streetsboro community on the evening of July 10th. Some of the roads that were flooded included Route 303, Russell Drive, Luke Drive, portions of Camelot Village and Fronek Road. Over a dozen cars were caught in the flood waters, and one family had to be rescued after being swept off the road and into a creek. The intensity of the rain caused several building alarms set off by high water and some traffic signals out. A nearby rain gauge measured 3.25 inches from the storm, however this rain fell quickly onto saturated ground cover. Updated storm drainage systems supported most of the runoff which reduced impacts to homes and businesses.

Thunderstorm Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:55:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOSTORIA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 800.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A line of thunderstorms producing winds estimated to be around 70 mph raced east across Seneca County causing widespread damage.   Hundreds of trees were snapped or toppled.  A lot of damage to homes and buildings was also observed.  Most of this damage was from lost roofing or siding but some outbuildings were also flattened.  A lot of tree damage was reported on the south side of Fostoria.  A line of 15 utility poles was knocked down northeast of Republic.  The damage was especially heavy in the northeast corner of the county from Reedtown north to Flat Rock.  A lot of downed trees were also reported in the Attica area.  Several vehicles were reported damaged in the county.  Power outages were reported throughout the county.  It took several days for power to be fully restored, especially across the northeast corner of the county.   Many roads had to be closed because of downed trees and power lines.

Tornado in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:13:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLEVUE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado touched down on the southwest edge of Bellevue just north of the intersection of Flat Rock Road and Kilbourne Street.  The tornado continued east northeast for just over three quarters of a mile and lifted near the intersection of Gardner and Kilbourne Streets.  The tornado may have been at tree top level because most of the damage was confined to trees and rooftops.  Many homes sustained minor damage, mainly from lost roofing and siding.  One house did lose the fencing on a second story porch and another home had the door on an attached garage blown in.  Several homes also sustained significant damage from fallen trees.  Evidence of downburst winds was observed throughout Bellevue so some of this damage was likely from a combination of tornadic and straight line winds.

Hail in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:30:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEACHWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Flash Flood in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 17:30:00 to 11-JUL-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEVELAND HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Intense rainfall rates over east Cleveland caused a washout of the major thru-way Martin Luther King Blvd in the University Circle region. A significant portion of the southbound portion of the pavement was washed out.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:33:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENWICH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds were estimated at 60 mph.  A few trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:30:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed many trees across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:20:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARRETTSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:30:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed trees throughout Holmes County.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 16:15:00 to 10-JUL-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: APPLE CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 850.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

During the peak of the flooding a large portion of Wooster and Apple Creek were underwater. This included portions of the Wayne County Fairgrounds and Schellin Park. The high water forced the closure of numerous roads across the area including Freedlander, Grosjean, Timken, Baurer Roads and Prairie Lane, Spruce Street, South Bever Street, and Old Lincoln Way. Residents on North Baurer Road and Spruce Street were forced to evacuate. Businesses along Freedlander Road were also evacuated. Four of the city's waste water treatment facilities life stations went down from flood waters. One of the wastewater treatment plants had 6 to 8 feet of sewage in the buidling. In Apple Creek, the creek came out of banks and shut down some local roads. A home and a vehicle where inundated in that town.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:55:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.  At least one home was damaged by a fallen tree.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 17:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALION MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of storms with heavy rain moved through Crawford County on the 10th of July. Six homes with first floor flooding in the Village of Crestline.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYANDOT, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:05:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: UPPER SANDUSKY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed many trees across the county.

Hail in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:22:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARRENSVILLE HGTS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail the size of quarters was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:05:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH MONROEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds uprooted trees throughout Erie County.  The roof was blown off of a small business in North Monroeville.

Hail in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:30:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH RANDALL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:20:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed many trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:30:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEAVITTSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIRTLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.

Flash Flood in HURON, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 17:22:00 to 10-JUL-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWALK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Norwalk Creek exceeded its banks as it was overwhelmed by runoff from torrential rain. The creek rose quickly and thretened a few homes and businesses which were inundated to their first level. A woman was rescued from her vehicle as the flowing creek overran Lover's Lane Road.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:25:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLEDO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball sized hail was observed.  Some vehicles were damaged.

Flash Flood in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 16:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall produced widespread flooding in Ravenna with the hardest hit area along Dawley Road in the township. Other areas include South Chestnut Street, Spruce Road and Hazen Avenue in the city. The rainfall estimates are between 3 and 4 inches of rainfall which fell on the 10th.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:46:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds were estimated to be at least 60 mph.  Several trees were reported down in the Mansfield and Lexington areas.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:14:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONCLOVA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:50:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees and large limbs.

Flash Flood in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 17:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nearly 4.5 inches of rain was reported over southern Cuyahoga County. The resulting flooding was primarily to roads and infrastructure, but there was some basement flooding mainly in the Berea area. Some impacts include widespread metropark flooding. The Canal Road in Valley View was closed from Rockside to Stone due to sinkhole conditions. In Macedonia there was a partial bridge collapse.

Tornado in HURON, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:32:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEAVERS CORNERS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak EF1 tornado crossed into Huron County from Seneca County near the intersection of State Route 269 and Section Line Road.  The tornado then continued intermittently on the ground for about four miles before lifting near the Bellevue Reservoir.  Damage along the path in Huron County consisted of mainly downed trees.  There was also evidence of extensive straight line wind damage along the path.  Crop damage, especially to corn, was significant.

Hail in HURON, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:39:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRONGS RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:56:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLOUGHBY HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds snapped five trees.  One of the fallen trees blocked a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:50:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNGSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed many trees.

Flash Flood in ERIE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:30:00 to 10-JUL-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The towns of Milan, Oxford, and Groton townships were the most impacated by the heavy rains of July 10th. Doppler radar estimates between 3 and 4 inches of rain fell within an hour and a half with strong storms that moved through Erie County. Flooding was so widespread that local and county officials were advising the public to stay off the roads. The major thru ways of Ohio 113, Ohio 99, and U.S. 250 were closed. Drivers trying to circumvent the area were left with few options, as most of the surrounding roads had varying degrees of flooding. Portions of Patten Tract, Mason, Strecker, Ransom, Thomas and Kelley roads were overrun with pools of  inches-deep water. A few homes were inundated in the first floor by flood waters, but the majority of the home flood damage was the result of basement flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:50:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: RISING SUN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm downburst winds downed dozens of trees along the Wood and Sandusky County line.  In one area, a 300 yard long row of trees was completely flattened.

Flood in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 17:00:00 to 11-JUL-13 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seventeen days of consecutive rain brought widespread flooding to Crawford County. The hardest  hit towns were Bucyrus and Crestline. In Bucyrus, the Sandusky River came out of its banks resulting flooding of the Harmon Park soccer complex, and surrounding homes on Clinton and Lane Streets. North Sandusky Ave and Water Street were closed. Elsewhere in the county numerous roads were closed and part of Ohio 19 and Brokensword were closed. Most of the county had received between 3.5 and 7 inches of rain over a 48 hour period, with the heaviest rain falling over Crestline. In Galion numerous roads were closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees across the county.

Tornado in SENECA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:24:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST LODI
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak EF1 tornado touched down in rural Reed Township near the intersection of County Road 27 and Township Road 122.  The tornado continued intermittently on the ground for about six miles before crossing into Huron County.  Damage along the damage path consisted mainly of downed trees, although some structures did sustain significant damage.   Several barns lost sections of roofing.  One home near the initial touchdown had a second story wall partially collapse.  The attached garage on one home lost its garage door and was lifted from its foundation.  There was also evidence of extensive straight wind damage along the path.  Crop damage, especially to corn, was significant.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:05:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARON CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees in Sharon Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:57:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds toppled at least three trees and flattened some corn in a field.

Flash Flood in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:50:00 to 10-JUL-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLMADGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 175.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding was reported along Route 91 near Summit County fairgrounds. At least 2 cars swept off road into ditches. Water was up to roof of cars. The city received about 10 reports of basement floodings.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:20:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOSTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few large tree limbs on the north side of Wooster.

Hail in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:21:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARFIELD HGTS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A swath of quarter sized hail was observed.

Flash Flood in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 16:45:00 to 10-JUL-13 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTON FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall estimated around 3 inches fell over southern Trumbull County. This resulted in widespread flooding as the ground had been wet from recent rain. The Eagle Creek in Braceville came out of banks and flooded most low lying roads and a few homes on Barcley Messerly Road. A few water rescues  were needed for motorists in Braceville and Newton Falls. Crossroads in Newton Falls at Warren Ravenna Road, Taft Avenue and Wilson Avenue, had water standing as high as the mailbox of one residence. Dozens of basements were inundated in the two towns.

Hail in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:55:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was observed.

Hail in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:28:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH RANDALL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Flash Flood in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:30:00 to 10-JUL-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AKRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.80M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

On Wednesday afternoon, July 10, the City of Akron experienced 3 to 4 inches of rain in an hour and a half.  Flooding occurred causing the closings of roadways and expressways.  Along with the roadway flooding, the City received reports of nearly 200 flooded basements.  Widespread flooding was reported throughout the city and numerous homes, businesses, and vehicles were inundated by the rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:23:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINDLAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed many large tree limbs.  County Road 140 and U.S. Route 224 had to be closed because of downed power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:30:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELYRIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed many trees across the county.

Hail in ERIE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAND HILL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter to half dollar sized hail damaged some cars on the Ohio Turnpike.

Flash Flood in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Torrential rain with fell on July 10th over mainly southern portions of Sandusky County with radar estimates around 3 inches fell in 1.5 hours. Widespread rapidly developing flooding occurred. Bellevue Police reported most of the town was flooded with several cars stuck in the water. State RT 105, U.S. 6 between U.S. 23 and State Rt. 53, Route 53 near the Ohio Turnpike, and State Rt. 19 near County Road 213 were closed from the flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:31:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH RANDALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:05:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:53:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated thunderstorm winds at 60 mph.  A 3 foot diameter tree was toppled.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:30:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: APPLE CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds toppled a large tree.  The tree block U.S. Highway 250.

Hail in ERIE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:15:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVERY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was observed.

Flash Flood in MARION, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 17:00:00 to 11-JUL-13 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

After seventeen consecutive days with rain, the heavy rain that moved through northeastern Marion County on July 10th 2013 was enough to produce one more round of flooding. In a matter of 15 minutes, residents say it went from standing water to a flash flood with more than a foot of rushing water from the Hell Branch Run into portions of Caledonia. Some businesses and basements were inundated with water and mud.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:32:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:35:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLIANCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a few large tree limbs.

Flash Flood in MEDINA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:45:00 to 10-JUL-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 280.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Residents along the west branch of the Rocky River were inundated by flood waters on the afternoon and early evening hours of July 10th. Champion Creek overflowed, causing closures at West Smith and River Styx roads and inundated a few homes. The Chippewa Lake area was flooded as the sewer backed up from excessive runoff. In Montville Township, the Medina Fire Department rescued two residents from homes along River Styx Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:41:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph downed many trees.

Hail in HURON, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:35:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRONGS RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:35:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASSILLON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Hail in MARION, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:38:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:35:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BREWSTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees in Sugar Creek Township.

Hail in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:25:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEPPER PIKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to quarter sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:30:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds tore some roofing material off of a house.

Flash Flood in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOYAL OAK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall over and upstream of the Copley Township community in Summit County produced significant flooding. Torrential rainfall of an estimated 4 inches per hour fell over the area in the afternoon hours of the 10th. This was the 17th consecutive day of rain, so runoff was high as the grounds were saturated. In all, the township has a list of 37 residents who experienced damage and loss from the flooding, most notably on the Sunnyacres Road area where a flooded storm water ditch overflowed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:35:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:41:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BKL)CLEVELAND LAKEF
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm downburst winds were measured at 64 mph by an automated sensor at Burke Lakefront Airport.   The strong winds tore a section of roofing off of Cleveland City Hall.  A brick and block wall was also toppled at a nearby subway station.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:30:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated at more than 60 mph downed several trees and blew down or heavily damaged three barns on Poe Road west of Bowling Green.

Hail in ERIE, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 13:30:00 to 10-JUL-13 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to quarter sized hail was observed.

Flash Flood in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:44:00 to 10-JUL-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BKL)CLEVELAND LAKEF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 140.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Intense rainfall of rates estimated around 4 inches per hour over downtown Cleveland caused a section of wall to collapse at Tower City. The collapsed wall forced the Red Line trains to stop operations for a short while.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:35:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Flash Flood in MEDINA, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:45:00 to 10-JUL-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDINA ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 220.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread flooding occurred across the city of Medina on the evening of the 10th. In addition to a dozen homes being inundated, the city���s municipal court basement was flooded. Residential basement flooding was worst on Forest Meadows Drive, South Court and Huntington streets. Medina police received reports of vehicles stalled along West Smith Road between South Elmwood Avenue and South Court Street because an irrigation ditch collecting water next to the railroad tracks overflowed.

Hail in KNOX, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:05:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was observed.

Flood in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 03:00:00 to 12-JUL-13 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHENANDOAH CAROLS AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Over two weeks of consecutive rain was peaked by torrential rain on the 9th and 10th of July where brought widespread flooding to Richland County. The most impacted towns were Shelby, Mansfield, Ontario, Lexington, Bellville and Butler ���with reported damage to homes and businesses. There was some road damage due to fast moving water. Major flooding at the Pleasant Hill Marina and lake caused evacuation of all campers and boats in that area. Radar estimates put the average rainfall in the county around 4 inches in 48 hours, with locally higher amounts of 6 to 8 inches. The heaviest rain fell over the Black and Clear Forks of the Mohican River, which resulted in widespread flooding for communities along those bodies of water. The period of flooding occurred during peak tourist season and resulted in a notably monetary loss as the river and surrounding campsites were closed for recreational sports.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 15:35:00 to 10-JUL-13 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees in Green Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 14:45:00 to 10-JUL-13 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAILEY LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A thunderstorm downburst downed many trees and large limbs.  The damage started in the Bailey Lakes area and then continued east for a few miles.  Scattered power outages were reported throughout northern Ashland County.