Broad ridging was in place across the Mississippi Valley on the morning of the 7th, with the Upper Ohio Valley region experiencing WNW flow aloft.  After morning showers and thunderstorms moved across the area due to a warm front, the upper level flow regime brought an elevated mixed layer (EML) into the region during the afternoon, capping convection during the afternoon and early evening hours.
Convective clusters over Michigan during the evening congealed into a mesoscale convective system (MCS) and raced across Lake Erie, arriving in the NWS Pittsburgh forecast area shortly before midnight.  Steep mid-level lapse rates thanks to the EML allow for a few large hail reports initially.  However, the main impact of the system would be from wind.  Surface temperatures surged into the low to mid 60s ahead of the line on gusty southwest winds, resulting in surface CAPE of 1000 J/kg and a significant curving/lengthening of the hodograph. With the boundary layer no longer decoupled, strong ambient mid-level flow combined with highly efficient evaporational cooling in the convective downdrafts allowed substantial downdraft CAPE to be realized with surface wind gusts exceeding 70 mph observed and evident over a wide area given the volume of wind damage reports.  Embedded vortices in the quasi-linear convective system also led to five tornadoes in the EF0/EF1 range during this event across the region, with three of these impacting east-central Ohio. Numerous instances of tree and structural damage were observed across the region.

Tornado in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:30:00 to 07-APR-20 23:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDYVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is a continuation of the tornado that impacted East Sparta in
Stark County.
The tornado resulted in damage to several modular homes and
brought down numerous hardwood and softwood trees in the Sandy
Valley Estates allotment along Route 800. It then moved across SR183
damaging two additional structures before moving toward Sandy Valley
High School, where it toppled additional hardwood trees and damaged
structures near the ballfields.
This is the 16th tornado for Tuscarawas County since the 1880s for which
we were notified of damage. The most recent tornado prior to this occurred
on April 14th, 2019 when another EF0 tornado was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:23:00 to 07-APR-20 23:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZOAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that shingles were blown off of a roof.  Time of occurrence was estimated based on radar.

Tornado in COLUMBIANA, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:33:00 to 07-APR-20 23:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENMOOR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A continuous swath of tornadic damage was encountered beginning
just north of Route 558 near Hawkins Rd. and ending along Carmel
Achor Rd just west of Route 170. The tornado snapped or uprooted
numerous hardwood and softwood trees, causing several to fall on
structures and power lines. Although many of the mobile homes
encountered along the path were spared direct wind damage, it is
suspected that the trees surrounding them absorbed much of the
wind and spared the homes damage from the strongest wind.
A few outbuildings of varying degrees of structural integrity
suffered damage as well. In multiple cases, metal roof panels were
ripped off. In another, a particularly well-built small shed lost
several shingles and a piece of roofing. A less-sturdy but
medium-size outbuilding collapsed when its north-facing wall
caved in.
In several focused spots along the path, concentrated, near-total
tree damage was encountered consistent with EF1 wind speed (90
mph). Much of the remaining damage was consistent with 70-80 mph
wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:25:00 to 07-APR-20 23:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLIVAR
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was blown off of a two-story home at the intersection of Bolivar Street and Ladyne Avenue.  The roof was blown into a neighbor's yard.  Damage was done to two homes on the opposite side of the street as well.

Tornado in COLUMBIANA, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:37:00 to 07-APR-20 23:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION RIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A second damage swath coincident with a second radar-detected
circulation and distinct from the Rogers/Negley tornado above was
encountered west along Carmel Achor Road, beginning in the woods
north of the road. This path proceeded south-southeastward with
continuous limb damage and occasional stronger gusts leading to
uprooted trees. Structural damage encountered along this segment
of the path seems to have resulted from falling trees rather than
wind.
The track curved eastward along Pancake Clarkson Road, crossing at
into Beaver County, PA at the Pennsylvania state line, where it
appears to have intensified and widened slightly. In this
location, numerous evergreen trees were snapped or uprooted in the
Sheepskin Hollow State Nature Preserve.
The circulation weakened quickly thereafter, with occasional tree
damage continuing to near Lihi Road and Lisbon Road in Beaver
County before evidence of a path disappeared altogether.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:29:00 to 07-APR-20 23:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINERAL CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were reported to be blown down near Mineral City.  Time of occurrence was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIANA, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:30:00 to 07-APR-20 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEETONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were reported to be downed in and around the town of Leetonia.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:30:00 to 07-APR-20 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINERAL CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported to be blown down in the Mineral City area.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIANA, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:33:00 to 07-APR-20 23:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported that many snapped and uprooted trees were observed between New Waterford and Rogers.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIANA, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:33:00 to 07-APR-20 23:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large pine tree was reported to have fallen across a driveway.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIANA, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:35:00 to 07-APR-20 23:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST PALESTINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees were snapped and uprooted near East Palestine.  The time of occurrence was estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIANA, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:36:00 to 07-APR-20 23:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST PALESTINE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

According to broadcast media, a parked Jeep was flipped over.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIANA, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:37:00 to 07-APR-20 23:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROGERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

At the intersection of Scotts Mill Road and County Route 154, several trees were reported to be blown down.  Time of occurrence was estimated based on radar.

Hail in NOBLE, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 16:10:00 to 07-APR-20 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail ranging from pea to quarter-sized covered the ground.

Hail in NOBLE, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 16:30:00 to 07-APR-20 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEXTER CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON, OHIO
From 08-APR-20 00:30:00 to 08-APR-20 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINGO JCT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NOBLE, OHIO
From 08-APR-20 02:00:00 to 08-APR-20 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THREE FORKS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIANA, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:37:00 to 07-APR-20 23:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter stated that numerous trees were uprooted across their property.  The time of occurrence was estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:38:00 to 07-APR-20 23:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERRODSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees were blown down, including one that damaged a pickup trailer.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:39:00 to 07-APR-20 23:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELLROY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees were reported to be blown over and uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 07-APR-20 23:55:00 to 07-APR-20 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINERAL CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were reported to be blown down in the Mineral City area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 08-APR-20 00:15:00 to 08-APR-20 00:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were reported to be uprooted and snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, OHIO
From 08-APR-20 00:25:00 to 08-APR-20 00:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CADIZ
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A TV station provided pictures which show large trees down in Cadiz, with some damage to houses noted.