Showers and thunderstorms developed across Ohio and Indiana during the afternoon of the 7th. In a very unstable atmosphere, this activity strengthened through the afternoon, moving through the middle Ohio River Valley during the late afternoon and evening, producing damaging winds gusts and heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, OHIO
From 07-JUL-17 19:36:00 to 07-JUL-17 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON FURNACE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

John Evans Road near Oak Hill, and Jefferson Street in Oak Hill were closed due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, OHIO
From 07-JUL-17 13:18:00 to 07-JUL-17 13:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in Somerset.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, OHIO
From 07-JUL-17 13:30:00 to 07-JUL-17 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were downed in New Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, OHIO
From 07-JUL-17 13:39:00 to 07-JUL-17 13:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHAWNEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large branches and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, OHIO
From 07-JUL-17 13:57:00 to 07-JUL-17 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CONNELSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large tree fell across State Route 376 south of McConnelsville, blocking the road in both directions.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, OHIO
From 07-JUL-17 13:57:00 to 07-JUL-17 13:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC CONNELSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple trees were blown down in McConnelsville. One fell on Route 376, closing the southbound lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 07-JUL-17 14:15:00 to 07-JUL-17 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds in the city of Athens.

Thunderstorm Wind in VINTON, OHIO
From 07-JUL-17 14:35:00 to 07-JUL-17 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were blown down around Lake Hope State Park. Some power lines were also damaged, resulting in a power outage at the campground.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 07-JUL-17 14:20:00 to 07-JUL-17 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: EQUITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down on Route 60 between Beverly and Lowell.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 07-JUL-17 14:45:00 to 07-JUL-17 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARIETTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Multiple large branches were downed by thunderstorms winds. One fell on and damaged a residential fence.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, OHIO
From 07-JUL-17 18:50:00 to 07-JUL-17 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAPMANS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds brought down multiple trees along Route 93 northeast of Jackson.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEIGS, OHIO
From 07-JUL-17 14:46:00 to 07-JUL-17 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: REEDSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees fell down near Reedsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEIGS, OHIO
From 07-JUL-17 14:55:00 to 07-JUL-17 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several trees were blown down in southern Meigs County along a line from Scipio Township to Racine.

Lightning in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 07-JUL-17 14:45:00 to 07-JUL-17 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LITTLE HOCKING
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Lightning struck a house in Little Hocking, blowing out the electric box.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALLIA, OHIO
From 07-JUL-17 19:19:00 to 07-JUL-17 19:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIDWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down along State Route 554 near Bidwell.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, OHIO
From 07-JUL-17 14:10:00 to 07-JUL-17 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down in Stockport.