A warm front lifted northward across the region during the afternoon of April 14th. A strong area of low pressure moved from southwest Ohio through north central Ohio during the afternoon. The atmosphere quickly became unstable with plenty of shear and modest instability for severe storms including supercells. A tornado watch was in effect for most of northern Ohio. A strong tornado touched down across Richland County and hit the town of Shelby.

Hail in MARION, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 15:20:00 to 14-APR-19 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was reported near Linn-Hipsher Road.

Hail in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 15:53:00 to 14-APR-19 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHILOH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported in Shilon near State Route 603.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 16:45:00 to 14-APR-19 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 16:05:00 to 14-APR-19 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAVANNAH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down and reported by the Ashland County law enforcement.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 16:10:00 to 14-APR-19 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANAL FULTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were blown down near Canal Fulton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 15:20:00 to 14-APR-19 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORT BUCYRUS ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several large tree limbs were blown down near State Route 19 and Beck Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 15:45:00 to 14-APR-19 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERNON JCT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines were blown down south of Shelby.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 16:01:00 to 14-APR-19 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: APPLE CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was moderate damage to a barn on Church Road in Wooster.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 16:02:00 to 14-APR-19 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: APPLE CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several power poles were leaning due to damaging winds along Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 16:15:00 to 14-APR-19 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBERTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 16:26:00 to 14-APR-19 16:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: AKRON MAYFIELD ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were over 50 trees blown down on private property with the largest trees up to 3 feet in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 16:28:00 to 14-APR-19 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There were multiple trees blown down near Springfield Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 16:29:00 to 14-APR-19 16:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC DONALDSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was minor damage to a house and a tree blown down near Jackson Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 16:30:00 to 14-APR-19 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOGADORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A small pine tree was uprooted as well as small tree limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 16:59:00 to 14-APR-19 16:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADY LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were several trees and power lines blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 17:07:00 to 14-APR-19 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHALANX
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A power pole was blown down on State Route 534 in Southington Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 17:18:00 to 14-APR-19 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUSTAVUS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on Stoddard Hayes Road in Gustavus Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 17:25:00 to 14-APR-19 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAMASCUS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees and power lines were blown down near Damascus and Goshen Township in Mahoning County.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 17:37:00 to 14-APR-19 17:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHURCHILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree fell on a garage on 5th Ave in Liberty Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 17:38:00 to 14-APR-19 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTONVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees and power lines were blown down near the Washingtonville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 17:38:00 to 14-APR-19 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIRARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down onto power lines along Marshall Road in McDonald.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 17:39:00 to 14-APR-19 17:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: ERIESIDE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large tree was blown down on a house. Several power lines were blown down on Seneca Trail in Mentor.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 17:40:00 to 14-APR-19 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWLAND CORNERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down near Darlington Road and Kimblewick Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 17:45:00 to 14-APR-19 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORNERSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines were blown down on the east side of Canfield between Canfield Road and Shields Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 17:48:00 to 14-APR-19 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORANGEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on State Route 609 near Hayes Orangeville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 17:49:00 to 14-APR-19 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRUTHERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees and power lines were blown down on the south side of Youngstown.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 17:50:00 to 14-APR-19 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUBBARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on Hubbard Bedford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 17:58:00 to 14-APR-19 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

There were multiple trees blown down across the county.

Tornado in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 15:42:00 to 14-APR-19 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERNON JCT
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A long track tornado began about 3 miles southwest of Shelby around 442 PM then tracked northeast to about 5 miles north of Olivesburg. EF 1 damage was seen along much of its 17 mile track.  The most significant damage was located on the southeast and east side of Shelby from near the Chevy Dealership along State Route 39 northeastward to State Route 96 where a home was significantly damaged. This is where the EF 2 damage was observed and the tornado reached its maximum width of 1/2 mile. One vehicle was tossed 100 feet into the air with 2 people inside. The vehicle rolled multiple times before coming to a stop. Both persons inside the vehicle were luckily unharmed.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 18:03:00 to 14-APR-19 18:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were blown down across Hill Road which made the roadway inaccessible. There was minor damage to a house.

Tornado in STARK, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 16:15:00 to 14-APR-19 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANAL FULTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An EF-0 tornado touched down at 5:15 PM two miles southeast of Canal Fulton and produced tree top damage. The tornado tracked about 1.5 miles northeast and nearly destroyed a small outbuilding along Strausser Street.  The tornado tracked further northeast and produced manly tree-top damage before dissipating just south of the Nimisila Reservoir in Summit County.  The damage path was about 3.6 miles in total.

Tornado in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 14-APR-19 16:17:00 to 14-APR-19 16:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: COMET
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An EF-0 tornado started in Stark County and tracked into Summit County. The tornado tracked northeast and produced manly tree-top damage before dissipating just south of the Nimisila Reservoir.  The damage path was about 3.6 miles in total from Stark County into Summit County.