A cold front swept east across the Upper Ohio Valley on July 26th causing a lines of thunderstorms to develop.  A lot of storm damage was reported along the central lakeshore counties of Lake Erie.  Sandusky in Erie County sustained the worst of the damage.

Hail in LAKE, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 16:50:00 to 26-JUL-18 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 17:14:00 to 26-JUL-18 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIRTLAND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to be 60 mph.  A few trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 16:36:00 to 26-JUL-18 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A 62 mph wind gust was measured by an automated sensor at the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 16:45:00 to 26-JUL-18 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree along Hine Avenue in Painesville.

Hail in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 17:17:00 to 26-JUL-18 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLYDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 18:00:00 to 26-JUL-18 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDUSKY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm downburst winds estimated to be at least 60 mph downed many trees in Sandusky.  Damage was also reported in the downtown area.  One building lost most of it's roof.  A previously fired damaged building in the area partially collapsed.  Scattered power outages were also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HURON, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 18:10:00 to 26-JUL-18 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROEVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to be at least 60 mph.

Hail in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 18:52:00 to 26-JUL-18 18:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTLAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 18:48:00 to 26-JUL-18 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: MENTOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 16:45:00 to 26-JUL-18 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 19:58:00 to 26-JUL-18 19:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed four trees in the the Bloomville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 20:30:00 to 26-JUL-18 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA RUE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed trees in southwest Marion County and also in the City of Marion.

Hail in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 19:45:00 to 26-JUL-18 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOWLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 19:48:00 to 26-JUL-18 19:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: LATIMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree along State Route 88.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 17:17:00 to 26-JUL-18 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAYBROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees from Saybrook to Ashtabula.  One of the trees blocked a road and a second landed on some railroad tracks.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 18:35:00 to 26-JUL-18 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LORAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree in the City of Lorain.  The tree landed on a parked car causing considerable damage.

Hail in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 26-JUL-18 15:50:00 to 26-JUL-18 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was observed.