Despite the cloud morning, an approaching short wave trough, crossing during the afternoon and evening hours, helped spark showers and thunderstorms on the 22nd. A slow moving surface front became the focus for convection as the trough approached, with downdraft CAPE values near 800j/kg. Storms initially formed across northern Ohio and then moved southeast through eastern Ohio and western PA. The hardest hit areas where Tuscarawas county in Ohio and Hancock county in northern West Virginia.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:13:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: UHRICHSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Emergency manager reports trees down along Stillwater Circle, scattered trees down around Mill Township--just south of Dennison/Uhrichsville.

Hail in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:00:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PHILADELPHIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch hail reported by two trained spotters in the New Philadelphia/Dover area.

Hail in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:10:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNHILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One inch hail was reported by someone from the general public around Grizzley Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 16:54:00 to 22-MAY-18 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The local fire department reported that high wind lasted for 5 minutes and brought down several trees in the area. Several trees were down on a number of homes in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:00:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PHILADELPHIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A citizen on social media reported numerous trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 16:40:00 to 22-MAY-18 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Department of Transportation reported trees down along State Route 9 at mile marker 26.

Thunderstorm Wind in COSHOCTON, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:06:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSCOE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of Transportation reported trees down on U.S. 36, about a quarter mile from Coshocton.

Thunderstorm Wind in COSHOCTON, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:14:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: COSHOCTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A state official reported trees down along County road 55, just northeast of Coshocton and along Cambridge Road near Coshocton High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUERNSEY, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:51:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAIG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen reported trees down along old National Road.

Hail in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 16:55:00 to 22-MAY-18 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Local fire department reported that wind-blown hail damaged vehicles.

Hail in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:00:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GUERNSEY, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:22:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN CAMP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:05:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Department of Highways reported five trees down along State Route 260.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:05:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported trees down along Route 416.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:07:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOENBRUN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public citizen reported trees down just outside of Midvale.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:09:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNHILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported a tree down along Barnhill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:10:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported trees down along Simpson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUERNSEY, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:21:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAT RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public citizen reported trees down on Township House Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:35:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINARD MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Member of the public reported scattered trees dwon in the area from strong thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUERNSEY, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 17:51:00 to 22-MAY-18 17:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAIG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Member of the public reported that high wind ripped the latticework from the back deck and blew down limbs in a yard along Larrick Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUERNSEY, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 18:19:00 to 22-MAY-18 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASSELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Department of Highways reported two trees down along State Route 22 outside of New Concord.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 19:08:00 to 22-MAY-18 19:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Department of Highways reported trees down near mile marker 5 of State Route 78.

Flood in NOBLE, OHIO
From 22-MAY-18 21:30:00 to 23-MAY-18 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST UNION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported flooding on County Route 260, 78, and 724.