Showers and thunderstorms developed in a very moist and unstable air mass during the afternoon and lasted into the evening hours. Some of these storms became severe with damaging winds and large hail being the primary threats. Some of these storms also produced very heavy rainfall, which resulted in localized flooding and isolated flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in LICKING, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 14:51:00 to 09-JUL-13 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on Milner Road due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 17:38:00 to 09-JUL-13 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down on Union Road due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 17:32:00 to 09-JUL-13 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: LE SOURDSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees, including a few large trees, were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 17:50:00 to 09-JUL-13 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLUE BALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 15 inch diameter tree was downed and sheet metal was torn off of a garage due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LICKING, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 14:48:00 to 09-JUL-13 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLEATOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was uprooted due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 18:50:00 to 09-JUL-13 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: (ILN)WILMINGTON ARPK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees and branches were downed on Davids Drive due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 17:43:00 to 09-JUL-13 17:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 18:48:00 to 09-JUL-13 18:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: (ILN)WILMINGTON ARPK
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy Rain in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 14:45:00 to 09-JUL-13 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANDVIEW HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was ponding of water on streets near The Ohio State University campus due to heavy rainfall.

Heavy Rain in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 15:00:00 to 09-JUL-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUBLIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A stream in Coffman Park came 2 feet out of its banks due to heavy rainfall.

Heavy Rain in LICKING, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 15:40:00 to 09-JUL-13 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Minor street and low lying flooding was occurring due to heavy rainfall.

Flood in LICKING, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 15:43:00 to 09-JUL-13 16:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Street flooding was occurring in the Newark and Heath areas due to heavy rainfall.

Heavy Rain in CLINTON, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 15:50:00 to 09-JUL-13 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Creeks were out of their banks due to heavy rainfall.

Flood in FAIRFIELD, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 15:57:00 to 09-JUL-13 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCASTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water was reported over several roadways in the area due to heavy rainfall.

Heavy Rain in HARDIN, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 19:10:00 to 09-JUL-13 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Backyard flooding was occurring due to poor drainage during heavy rainfall.

Hail in AUGLAIZE, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 19:45:00 to 09-JUL-13 19:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRIDERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 13:50:00 to 09-JUL-13 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUBLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large branches were reported down around the Dublin area due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LICKING, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 14:50:00 to 09-JUL-13 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down at Highway 16 and Cherry Valley Road due to thunderstorm winds.