A cold front moved across northern Ohio causing showers and thunderstorms to develop.  A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for much of the area during the early afternoon. Several severe thunderstorms were reported during the middle and late afternoon hours.

Hail in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 15:18:00 to 22-MAY-18 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 16:10:00 to 22-MAY-18 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLIANCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed two trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 13:13:00 to 22-MAY-18 13:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ROYALTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds knocked several trees down near the intersection of Bennett Road and York Road blocking the road.  Other limbs were reported down across North Royalton and some fencing was blown down at an athletic field on Wallings Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 15:05:00 to 22-MAY-18 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm wind gusts snapped several poles along State Routes 39 and 96 in Shelby.  Widespread power outages were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 13:55:00 to 22-MAY-18 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOHNSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree along State Route 11 just west of Johnston.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 13:55:00 to 22-MAY-18 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 14:44:00 to 22-MAY-18 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHATFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Lemert Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 14:35:00 to 22-MAY-18 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Orr Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 14:09:00 to 22-MAY-18 14:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYKENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree west of Chatfield near the intersection of Kennedy Road and State Route 103.

Hail in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 13:01:00 to 22-MAY-18 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARMA HGTS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was reported.

Hail in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 14:50:00 to 22-MAY-18 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was observed.

Hail in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 13:18:00 to 22-MAY-18 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ROYALTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail in STARK, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 16:10:00 to 22-MAY-18 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLIANCE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was observed.

Hail in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 13:14:00 to 22-MAY-18 13:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH ROYALTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 15:21:00 to 22-MAY-18 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERNON JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm wind gusts downed four utility poles.

Hail in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 13:19:00 to 22-MAY-18 13:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROADVIEW HGTS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail the size of half dollars was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 13:35:00 to 22-MAY-18 13:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUDSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and large limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 14:10:00 to 22-MAY-18 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds snapped a large tree limb.

Hail in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 14:58:00 to 22-MAY-18 14:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was observed.

Hail in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 14:52:00 to 22-MAY-18 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENGLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported near the intersection of U.S. Highway 250 and Interstate 71.