A northern stream shortwave trough moved across the Great Lakes region. There was a warm and moist flow at the surface with modest mid level deep shear. Several rounds and clusters of thunderstorm developed and moved across northern Ohio with damaging winds.

Hail in LUCAS, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 13:18:00 to 18-AUG-19 13:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESTVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter sized hail.

Hail in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 16:13:00 to 18-AUG-19 16:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 17:03:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRITTAIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were several large tree branches blown down as well.

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 17:05:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: AKRON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 17:07:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRITTAIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 17:08:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLMADGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 17:10:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOGADORE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 17:10:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOGADORE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 03:14:00 to 18-AUG-19 03:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCADIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down near Highway 224.

Thunderstorm Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 03:16:00 to 18-AUG-19 03:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOSTORIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree branch was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 03:56:00 to 18-AUG-19 03:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: VENICE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 04:54:00 to 18-AUG-19 04:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTLAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down on a fence and playground equipment.

Hail in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 17:17:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIMFIELD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 03:00:00 to 18-AUG-19 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINDLAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 04:56:00 to 18-AUG-19 04:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRVIEW PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 05:05:00 to 18-AUG-19 05:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARMA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down onto an exterior garage on Haverhill Ave near Parma.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 05:06:00 to 18-AUG-19 05:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down on a fence on the west side of Cleveland.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 05:16:00 to 18-AUG-19 05:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on Fairmount Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 05:42:00 to 18-AUG-19 05:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAINESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down in Painesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 05:54:00 to 18-AUG-19 05:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: THOMPSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power liens were blown down on Dewey Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 05:58:00 to 18-AUG-19 05:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down on Route 84 near Route 528 in Madison.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 06:04:00 to 18-AUG-19 06:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENEVA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree branch was snapped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 06:14:00 to 18-AUG-19 06:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHTABULA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 06:20:00 to 18-AUG-19 06:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHTABULA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large section of a tree was blown down on a house along with utility lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 06:24:00 to 18-AUG-19 06:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHTABULA ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 06:32:00 to 18-AUG-19 06:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down in Conneaut.

Thunderstorm Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 09:15:00 to 18-AUG-19 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASCOM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down across power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in SENECA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 09:30:00 to 18-AUG-19 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFFIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tree was blown down on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 15:51:00 to 18-AUG-19 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTVILLE BUDS ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Kile Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 16:08:00 to 18-AUG-19 16:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERRYSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 16:09:00 to 18-AUG-19 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC KAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 16:30:00 to 18-AUG-19 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHIPPEWA ON THE LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple trees and large branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 16:40:00 to 18-AUG-19 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: KRUMROY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 16:46:00 to 18-AUG-19 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell onto a house with damage. There were numerous reports of trees and power line blown down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 16:47:00 to 18-AUG-19 16:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABBEYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was down on the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 16:48:00 to 18-AUG-19 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large tree was blown down onto an exterior garage. The structure collapsed onto several cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 16:50:00 to 18-AUG-19 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CODDINGVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 17:08:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOGADORE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and branches were blown down. Quarter sized hail was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 17:08:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOGADORE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 17:08:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLMADGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several large trees were blown down on Eastwood Ave. There were at least two homes which had trees that fell on them.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 17:45:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEAVITTSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was blown down on power lines just west of the 422 Bypass.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 18:02:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAMPION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were numerous trees and power lines blown down across the township.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 18:12:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINERAL RIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and utility wires were blown down across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 18:16:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHURCHILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several reports of trees and power lines blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 18:18:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: WICKLIFFE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A street sign was ripped off and blown onto I-80.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 22:40:00 to 18-AUG-19 22:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLAND CO ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

At least two trees were uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 23:03:00 to 18-AUG-19 23:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEYMOUTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 23:10:00 to 18-AUG-19 23:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTERBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on Johnstown Road near Vanatta Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 23:15:00 to 18-AUG-19 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on Route 229 near Killbuck Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 23:34:00 to 18-AUG-19 23:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 23:43:00 to 18-AUG-19 23:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALLMADGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on a house on Ferguson road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LORAIN, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 04:50:00 to 18-AUG-19 04:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were many large tree branches blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 17:01:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: AKRON ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS weather station at the Akron Airport measured a wind gust of 56 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 17:55:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEAVITTSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 18:18:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINERAL RIDGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A highway sign was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 23:46:00 to 18-AUG-19 23:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There were numerous reports of wind damage to structures and trees. Several cars were damaged due to flying debris and falling trees..

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 23:37:00 to 18-AUG-19 23:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORRVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There were several trees on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 23:24:00 to 18-AUG-19 23:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 22:45:00 to 18-AUG-19 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHLAND CO ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven trees were uprooted and six trees snapped near County Road 601, about 4 miles northeast of Ashland.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 18:09:00 to 18-AUG-19 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDHAW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A portion of State Route 46 was closed because of multiple trees and power lines blown down near Mineral Ridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 17:10:00 to 18-AUG-19 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRITTAIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous trees were blown down and uprooted. There was a picture of a tree on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHTABULA, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 06:14:00 to 18-AUG-19 06:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHTABULA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down on to a car near Main Street. Several trees were blown down at Bunker Hille and Austinburg Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 06:00:00 to 18-AUG-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MADISON NORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 18-AUG-19 16:00:00 to 18-AUG-19 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANAL FULTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down on a house on South Canal Street.