A warm front lifted across the middle Ohio River Valley on July 22nd. A wave of low pressure moved along the front during the afternoon, causing increased coverage of showers and thunderstorms. Some of these were strong to severe, and also contained heavy rainfall, with totals of 1 to 3 inches.

Flash Flood in PERRY, OHIO
From 22-JUL-17 12:15:00 to 22-JUL-17 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Rush Creek through New Lexington came out of its banks. This caused flooding on portions of State Routes 13 and 37 in New Lexington.

Flash Flood in PERRY, OHIO
From 22-JUL-17 16:15:00 to 22-JUL-17 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORNING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

State Route 155 at the intersection with Congo Road was closed due to flooding along the West Branch of Sunday Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 22-JUL-17 15:43:00 to 22-JUL-17 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRIMBLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down in Jacksonville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, OHIO
From 22-JUL-17 16:08:00 to 22-JUL-17 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROKAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree fell across State Route 266 near Stockport.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 22-JUL-17 16:12:00 to 22-JUL-17 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down along State Route 339 near Barlow.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 22-JUL-17 16:22:00 to 22-JUL-17 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST MARRIETTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was downed along Groves Road near Marietta.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 22-JUL-17 16:28:00 to 22-JUL-17 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONSTITUTION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Greenhill Road near Belpre.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 22-JUL-17 16:57:00 to 22-JUL-17 16:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOLVILLE STATION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were downed in Coolville.

Thunderstorm Wind in VINTON, OHIO
From 22-JUL-17 17:48:00 to 22-JUL-17 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: CREOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were downed along Locust Grove Road between Eggleston Road and King Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, OHIO
From 22-JUL-17 19:00:00 to 22-JUL-17 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPMANS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down along Rice Road near Jackson.

Tornado in VINTON, OHIO
From 22-JUL-17 17:48:00 to 22-JUL-17 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CREOLA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service survey team found damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado with estimated winds speeds up to 105 mph. The tornado touched down along Locust Grove Road northwest of McArthur, then paralleled Locust Grove for just under a mile. Hundreds of trees were blown down or snapped. One tree fell on a van. A metal barn had most of its metal roofing ripped off, and thrown about 50 feet away.