Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front moving east across Ohio on the afternoon of June 5. Storms were scattered in northwest Ohio but consolidated into bowing line segments as they reached northeast Ohio. Significant damage occurred with the first severe storm of the day that brought a microburst to Sandusky Ohio. The microburst damaged trees and buildings in Sandusky and downed approximately 30 large power poles on the Causeway leading to Cedar Point, trapping some people in cars. Scattered pockets of wind damage continued to the east across northern Ohio into the evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 05-JUN-16 14:42:00 to 05-JUN-16 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELYRIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds toppled a couple small trees.

Hail in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 05-JUN-16 13:32:00 to 05-JUN-16 13:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported quarter size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 05-JUN-16 13:48:00 to 05-JUN-16 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST CARLISLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported a large tree down on southbound Route 57. A tree was also reported down on east avenue and 16th street by the media.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 05-JUN-16 14:52:00 to 05-JUN-16 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANDOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Ohio Highway Patrol reported several trees and power lines down near the intersection of Pymatuning Lake Road and Footville-Richmond Road, northeast of Andover.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 05-JUN-16 14:45:00 to 05-JUN-16 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUYAHOGA FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The media relayed a report of 2 trees with large limbs brought down by thunderstorm winds, one of which was on Julien Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 05-JUN-16 14:56:00 to 05-JUN-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELSHFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Sheriff's office reported a tree down in both Troy Township and Parkman.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 05-JUN-16 15:00:00 to 05-JUN-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NELSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A utility company reported trees down northeast of Nelson.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 05-JUN-16 15:05:00 to 05-JUN-16 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The utility company reported trees down southwest of Bristolville.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 05-JUN-16 15:30:00 to 05-JUN-16 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIGGIN CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported tress down in Burghill.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 05-JUN-16 12:05:00 to 05-JUN-16 12:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: VULCAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported numerous large tree branches brought down by thunderstorm winds causing power outages near the University of Toledo.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 05-JUN-16 14:08:00 to 05-JUN-16 14:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree limb.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 05-JUN-16 14:31:00 to 05-JUN-16 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANGER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree along Dunsha Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 05-JUN-16 12:33:00 to 05-JUN-16 12:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDUSKY
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm downburst caused widespread wind damage in the northeast portion of Sandusky.  The damage swatg was a half mile wide and approximately 2.25 miles long.  Numerous large trees and limbs were brought down across the city with some falling on buildings causing roof damage.  Numerous large trees were also downed at Battery Park and the Marina. Approximately 30 power poles were blown over on the causeway to Cedar Point. Some power lines landed on cars trapping 15 to 20 people in their vehicles.  Power outages due to the downed lines caused Cedar Point to be closed for the following day. At least one site measured a wind gust to 76 mph.  Estimated wind speeds based on damage were 70 to 80 mph in downtown Sandusky and as high and greater than 80 mph on the causeway.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 05-JUN-16 13:40:00 to 05-JUN-16 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree.