A stationary front remained draped across northern Ohio during the afternoon and evening hours of June 18th ushering a very warm and humid airmass into the region.  A line of showers and thunderstorms developed to the west and then moved east across the local area.  Other storms developed ahead of the main line.  Some of the stronger thunderstorms became severe.  Locally heavy rainfall and nuisance flooding were also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:20:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELYRIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs.

Hail in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 16:32:00 to 18-JUN-14 16:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNIVERSITY HGTS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 16:55:00 to 18-JUN-14 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFFIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms winds downed trees near Tiffin on County Roads 14 and 26 and Township Road 58.  Power outages were also reported in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:25:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to be between 65 and 70 mph.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 15:50:00 to 18-JUN-14 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYLVANIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 14:45:00 to 18-JUN-14 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONUMENT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was reported.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 14:35:00 to 18-JUN-14 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to nickel sized hail was observed.

Hail in HURON, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 16:56:00 to 18-JUN-14 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORWALK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:59:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 18:23:00 to 18-JUN-14 18:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORTLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:50:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree limb.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 13:55:00 to 18-JUN-14 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERLIN LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 16:51:00 to 18-JUN-14 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 16:57:00 to 18-JUN-14 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFFIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds toppled at least three utility poles.

Hail in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:20:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORWELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Golf ball sized hail was reported.  Some vehicle damage occurred.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 14:41:00 to 18-JUN-14 14:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLEDO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 14:54:00 to 18-JUN-14 14:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 16:20:00 to 18-JUN-14 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm downburst with winds estimated at 60 mph caused considerable damage in Willard.  Dozens of large trees and a couple of power poles were toppled by the strong winds.  Widespread power outages occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 18:00:00 to 18-JUN-14 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A thunderstorm downburst downed many trees and large limbs in Mayfield.  Several main roads were blocked by fallen trees.  Power outages were reported in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 18:35:00 to 18-JUN-14 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds caused damaged in Munson Township.  Several trees were snapped about 20 feet above the ground.  Some roofs in the area were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:58:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNDHURST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm downburst winds downed several trees.  At least a couple of homes were damaged by fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 16:18:00 to 18-JUN-14 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
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 CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 16:50:00 to 18-JUN-14 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEPPER PIKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few large tree limbs.

Hail in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 16:50:00 to 18-JUN-14 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEPPER PIKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:32:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree.  The tree crushed a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:59:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds downed a couple of trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:29:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANAL FULTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:52:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELYRIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree and an utility pole.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:34:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed over a dozen trees and large limbs.  Scattered power outages were reported.

Hail in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 16:55:00 to 18-JUN-14 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel sized hail was observed.

Hail in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:00:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN CORNERS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 18:34:00 to 18-JUN-14 18:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a large oak tree.  The tree landed on a barn causing a lot of damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 16:00:00 to 18-JUN-14 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TONTOGANY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 16:35:00 to 18-JUN-14 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCADIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and at least two utility poles west of Fostoria in extreme northeast Hancock County.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:55:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: ONTARIO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters estimated thunderstorm wind gusts to be 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:00:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a 12 inch diameter tree.  The tree landed on a house and caused some damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:39:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a two foot diameter tree near the intersection of Jaycox and Detroit Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:00:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree which blocked the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:42:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few large tree limbs which blocked roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 16:54:00 to 18-JUN-14 16:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORRVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 18:10:00 to 18-JUN-14 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed many trees and large limbs.  At least one street was blocked by a fallen tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 18:27:00 to 18-JUN-14 18:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a two foot diameter tree.  The tree landed on a house and caused some damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 17:45:00 to 18-JUN-14 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLIANCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 18:20:00 to 18-JUN-14 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm downburst heavily damaged a private school building along U.S. Route 322 east of Chesterland.  Winds estimated to be at least 70 mph caused the roof above the gymnasium to collapse.  Trees and limbs were downed in the same area.  No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 16:56:00 to 18-JUN-14 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a couple of utility poles east of Bloomdale.  A barn in the area was leveled and a large grain bin was heavily damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 18:35:00 to 18-JUN-14 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree fell on a house causing significant damage.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 18-JUN-14 14:50:00 to 18-JUN-14 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESTVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was observed.