A strong cold front moved across the region during the late evening hours of October 31st. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed in advance of the front and caused some damage. Over two dozen reports of damaging winds were reported. The Tiffin area of Seneca County was especially hard hit.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:25:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCYRUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed toppled a large tree and some limbs.  A home was damaged by the fallen tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:50:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:15:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW RIEGEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:15:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW RIEGEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated to be as least 60 mph caused considerable damage in and around Tiffin.  A mobile home was knocked off of its foundation west of Tiffin and barn was heavily damaged east of the city.  At least 10 utility poles were toppled on the south side of Tiffin causing widespread power outages.  Dozens of trees and large limbs were downed.

Strong Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 21:00:00 to 31-OCT-13 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Gusty winds downed a tree west of Orwell.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:30:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESTLINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree that fell and blocked a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:30:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms wind knocked a tree down on a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:26:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated sensor at the Marion Airport measured a 58 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:25:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed at least four trees in Marion.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 31-OCT-13 23:45:00 to 31-OCT-13 23:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds gusts of at least 60 mph downed many trees and caused scattered power outages.  Some homes sustained roof damage and at least two utility poles were snapped.