A very moist and unstable airmass lead to thunderstorms in the northeast ahead of a cold front. PWAT values continued to be high; the PBZ 12Z sounding measured 2.04 inches (this was noted to be the top 5 reading for PWAT of all time). Localized flooding continued to be the concern as the region has already had a number of rainy days prior. A Flash Flood Watch was issued by the office.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, OHIO
From 05-JUL-18 17:23:00 to 05-JUL-18 17:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERRODSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP Observer and an Emergency Manager reported numerous trees down near SR-212.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, OHIO
From 05-JUL-18 17:37:00 to 05-JUL-18 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAMARTINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees are reported along SR-332 by the Department of Highways.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, OHIO
From 05-JUL-18 14:37:00 to 05-JUL-18 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager reported a tree fell on a home along Park Avenue in Carrollton.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, OHIO
From 05-JUL-18 17:24:00 to 05-JUL-18 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEWETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An Emergency Manager reported trees down along State Route 9. The Dept of Highways also reported trees down along State Route 151.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, OHIO
From 05-JUL-18 17:04:00 to 05-JUL-18 17:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: CADIZ HARRISON CO AR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Department of Highways reported trees down along State Route 519.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, OHIO
From 05-JUL-18 17:06:00 to 05-JUL-18 17:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: CADIZ
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A 911 call center reported numerous trees down in Cadiz.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, OHIO
From 05-JUL-18 16:15:00 to 05-JUL-18 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHORT CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 Call Center reported several trees down near Adena along Jefferson County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, OHIO
From 05-JUL-18 16:08:00 to 05-JUL-18 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHANDLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A 911 Call Center reported multiple trees down along County Road 23 and in Smithfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, OHIO
From 05-JUL-18 16:25:00 to 05-JUL-18 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 Call Center reported multiple trees down in Mount Pleasant.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELMONT, OHIO
From 05-JUL-18 17:02:00 to 05-JUL-18 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLAINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Department of Highways reports trees down along U.S 40.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELMONT, OHIO
From 05-JUL-18 16:42:00 to 05-JUL-18 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLERAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Department of Highways reported trees down along Mt. Pleasant Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELMONT, OHIO
From 05-JUL-18 17:22:00 to 05-JUL-18 17:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Department of Highways reported trees down on U.S. 250.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELMONT, OHIO
From 05-JUL-18 17:14:00 to 05-JUL-18 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARMSTRONGS MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Department of Highways reported trees down along State Route 9.

Flash Flood in BELMONT, OHIO
From 05-JUL-18 17:50:00 to 05-JUL-18 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST CLAIRSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The local media reported a flooding parking lot at the Ohio Valley Mall.