A warm front moved north across the region on March 14th on the east side of an unusually strong low pressure system that tracked north and west of the region from the High Plains of Colorado to the central Great Lakes. A very strong wind field extended across the region on the 14th with extreme wind shear through the entire atmosphere. Initially during the morning hours, mild but dry conditions prevailed with temperatures from 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit with dew points in the 30s to lower 40s. During the afternoon temperatures rose to the 65 to 75 degree range and dew points followed. Convection developed over Indiana and southwest Ohio and gradually spread into the region during the evening. Strong to severe thunderstorms tracked from central Ohio into the eastern Ohio in the form of a QLCS with embedded bows and rotating elements. Within this line of convection, two EF-0 tornadoes developed over Stark County, Ohio. Thunderstorm wind damage was also noted in other parts of Stark County and into adjacent Holmes County, Ohio.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 14-MAR-19 19:19:00 to 14-MAR-19 19:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down at Mercy Hall.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 14-MAR-19 19:26:00 to 14-MAR-19 19:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines were blown down along Chapel Street near Louisville.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 14-MAR-19 19:19:00 to 14-MAR-19 19:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a public report of estimated wind gusts up to 65 mph.

Hail in HOLMES, OHIO
From 14-MAR-19 18:54:00 to 14-MAR-19 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured quarter-sized hail off State Route 83.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 14-MAR-19 19:20:00 to 14-MAR-19 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVONDALE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Twenty-seven vehicles at Malone University had windows and windshields damaged or destroyed from wind blown gravel from a deteriorating parking lot.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 14-MAR-19 18:54:00 to 14-MAR-19 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down on State Route 83.

Tornado in STARK, OHIO
From 14-MAR-19 19:23:00 to 14-MAR-19 19:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLE BRANCH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey found an EF-0 tornado was on the ground for approximately 1.6 miles and had estimated wind speeds up to 85 mph and a path width of 100 yards. There was considerable tree damage, including uprooted trees and snapped limbs, along Easton Street and Pilot Knob Ave. In this area, there were several structures with minor damage to them, including missing shingles and siding. The most significant structural damage included a garage shifted off of its foundation and damaged barn doors.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 14-MAR-19 19:20:00 to 14-MAR-19 19:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVONDALE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees and power lines were blown down in North Canton.

Tornado in STARK, OHIO
From 14-MAR-19 19:11:00 to 14-MAR-19 19:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BREWSTER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey found an EF-0 tornado was on the ground for approximately 8.7 miles with estimated wind speeds up to 80 mph and a path width of 50 yards. Most of the damage associated with this tornado was uprooted trees and broken limbs, along with the occasional structure damage such as shingles and siding missing. The most significant structural damage occurred from at least 2 trees falling on houses.