An area of low pressure was over northern Indiana during the late evening hours of February 28th.  This low passed to north of Lake Erie during the early morning hours of March 1st.  Showers and thunderstorms developed along a warm front stretching east from this low just after midnight on the 1st.  Other storms developed later in the night as a trailing cold front moved into the area.  Several reports of damaging winds and downed trees were received.  Several thousand customers were without power at the peak of the storm.  Other scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours.  At least one of the thunderstorms became severe and downed some trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 04:55:00 to 01-MAR-17 04:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed some large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 01:51:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: (CLE)HOPKINS INTL AR
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An automated sensor at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport measured a 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 01:05:00 to 01-MAR-17 01:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds downed a couple of trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 06:01:00 to 01-MAR-17 06:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 04:03:00 to 01-MAR-17 04:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCYRUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

A line of thunderstorms moved across Crawford County downing trees throughout the county. Power outages were also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 05:58:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUYAHOGA FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds toppled a large tree.  The fallen tree damaged part of a roof of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 05:22:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A line of thunderstorms moved across southern Richland County downing trees in the Bellville and Butler areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 04:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEDINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 02:06:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTERLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm downburst winds tore the roof off of a commercial building in Chesterland.  A few trees and large limbs in the area were also knocked down resulting in scattered power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 04:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFFIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A line of thunderstorms moved across Seneca County downing at least 30 trees across the southern half of the county.  Some power outages were reported as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 02:34:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTSGROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 05:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELYRIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and a couple of power poles.  Scattered power outages were reported.

High Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 16:10:00 to 01-MAR-17 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 60 mph wind gust was measured.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 16:29:00 to 01-MAR-17 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree near Chardon and a second near South Russell.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 05:15:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A line of thunderstorms moved across Ashland County downing a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 04:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 04:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed three trees in the Willard area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 04:45:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A line of thunderstorms moved across northern Huron County knocking trees down in Monroeville and Wakeman.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 05:55:00 to 01-MAR-17 06:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARTSGROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A line of thunderstorms moved east across Ashtabula County.  At least three trees were knocked down across the southern half of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 05:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEVEN HILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm winds blew a large tree down on some power lines causing outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 05:35:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKESHORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm winds tore the roof of a building just southwest of downtown Cleveland.  Debris from the building blocked an I-71 off ramp.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 04:03:00 to 01-MAR-17 04:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HARBOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm winds downed a utility pole near State Route 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 04:17:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARREN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A line of showers and thunderstorms moved east across Trumbull County knocking down trees throughout the county.  Scattered power outages were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 16:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree which took out some power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 03:52:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: PEMBERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds toppled a utility pole in Pemberville resulting in a power outage.  A large tree was also knocked down east of the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 03:59:00 to 01-MAR-17 04:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINDLAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A line of thunderstorms moved across the Findlay area causing some damage.  Four  homes on Heather Drive lost sections of siding or roofing.  A couple homes also sustained broken windows.  Many trees and limbs were also reported down, including several in Riverside Park just to the south.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 06:06:00 to 01-MAR-17 06:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORDSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A second line of thunderstorms moved across Trumbull County just before daybreak.  Many trees were reported down, especially across the southern portion of the county.  Scattered power outages were also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 05:38:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAKER HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds toppled a large tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 03:36:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOLEDO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds toppled two utility poles near the University of Toledo.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUCAS, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 03:33:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree near Holland.  The tree landed on a street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOOD, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 03:55:00 to 01-MAR-17 03:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree near Bradner.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 05:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 05:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORRVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds tore some siding off of a residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 00:30:00 to 01-MAR-17 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JENERA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong winds in advance of an area of showers with embedded thunderstorms knocked down several trees and large limbs.  A section of fencing was also blown over and at least one home lost some roofing.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, OHIO
From 01-MAR-17 02:50:00 to 01-MAR-17 02:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds tore off a large section of roofing from a building on North Main Street.  A large tree nearby was also toppled.