Convection initiated in Central Illinois and developed into a convective line as it approached Indiana. Thunderstorms developed in the warm sector ahead of the initial line and produced multiple outflow interactions. As the line moved into Ohio, embedded rear inflow jets within the line of storms resulted in several swaths of wind damage and isolated tornadoes.

Tornado in ALLEN, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 14:02:00 to 11-AUG-21 14:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANDECK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Drone and ground surveys confirmed a EF-U tornado tracked out of Van Wert county into Allen county just north of Fruend Road, crossing Southworth Road just north of Zion Church Road. The tornado then traveled through several fields for an additional 0.3 miles before lifting.
This tornado is classified as unknown as the tornado did not damage any structures or trees, but did damage croplands.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 13:10:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media relayed a picture of a healthy one foot diameter tree limb that was blown down onto a power line and onto High Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMS, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 13:12:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRYAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported corn was flattened in the area as well as several trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 13:29:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a large tree limb down, blocking the road, between West Arthur and West High Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 13:39:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a roof was blown off a shed and into power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 13:47:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Gorham-Fayette fire reported power lines down on State Route 66 in Gorham Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 13:48:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported multiple three to four inch tree branches down at the intersection of State Road 66 and US 20.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMS, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 13:42:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLAKESLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated wind gusts to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 13:24:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKSVILLE
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 73 mph wind gusts at the corner of State Route 49 and  Paulding/Defiance County Line Road. Large branches and other objects were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 13:53:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: POWERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Morenci fire reported power lines down on SR 108 in Chesterfield Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 14:03:00 to 11-AUG-21 14:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Local fire officials reported wires down on US 20 in Royalton Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMS, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 14:17:00 to 11-AUG-21 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTPELIER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported large tree branches were down onto a house as well onto an adjacent road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 14:06:00 to 11-AUG-21 14:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Local fire officials reported power lines down on SR 64 at County Road K in Fulton Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 14:06:00 to 11-AUG-21 14:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Local fire officials reported power lines down on Brookside Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 14:15:00 to 11-AUG-21 14:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWANTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported a tree was blown down onto a house in Swanton, off of Brookside Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 13:54:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Lyons-Royalton Fire reported power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 14:00:00 to 11-AUG-21 14:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Local fire officials reported wires down on County Road 7.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 13:54:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKSHADE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported three tree limbs ranging from one to two feet in diameter as well as a smaller branch were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 14:15:00 to 11-AUG-21 14:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: YODER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported two trees and several powerlines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 13:10:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media relayed a report of a 64 mph wind gust in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 14:00:00 to 11-AUG-21 14:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOMER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public relayed pictures of several one to two foot diameter tree limbs down. as well as a few larger, healthy trees ranging from two to three feet in diameter were blown down.

Tornado in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 13:49:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN WERT CIRCLE S AR
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A drone and ground survey was performed by county Emergency Management. The tornado touched down approximately 2 miles west-southwest of Middle Point, Ohio and tracked northeast for 2.0 miles before lifting. This tornado is classified as unknown on the EF-scale as the tornado did not damage any structures or trees, but did damage croplands.

Tornado in FULTON, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 13:40:00 to 11-AUG-21 13:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Most of the damage surveyed was consistent with an EF0 tornado, but there was a small area of EF1 damage in the middle of the track near the intersection of s. Fayette Street and County Road R. The EF1 damage included several large and healthy tree trunks up to 2 feet in diameter snapped in half. A large branch approximately 10 feet in length and 1 foot diameter was lofted around 15 yards into the side of a house and caused considerable damage to a balcony. Sheet metal roofing was also lofted over 200 yards and caused roof damage to Fayette School. Maximum winds of 85 to 90 mph were estimated.

Tornado in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 11-AUG-21 14:00:00 to 11-AUG-21 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONVERSE
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down in Van Wert county in a corn field on the northeast side of griffin road, just northeast of State Route 116 and Converse-Roselm road. The tornado tracked just south of due east through open fields. The tornado tracked into Allen county, Ohio.
This tornado is classified as unknown as the tornado did not damage any structures or trees, but did damage croplands.