A cold front accompanying a low pressure system swept through southeast Ohio on the afternoon and evening of June 8th. Strong to severe thunderstorms preceded the frontal passage, which imposed wind damage, large hail, an instance of flash flooding, and three areas ravaged by a tornado. These were confirmed to have occurred in Vinton County with numerous uprooted trees within the damage path.

Hail in GALLIA, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 05:30:00 to 08-JUN-22 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERCERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GALLIA, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 17:15:00 to 08-JUN-22 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PATRIOT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 17:15:00 to 08-JUN-22 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERLOO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GALLIA, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 17:30:00 to 08-JUN-22 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERCERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in PERRY, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 17:35:00 to 08-JUN-22 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAINSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 19:00:00 to 08-JUN-22 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: THE PLAINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large limbs of a healthy tree were blown down in The Plains.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 19:05:00 to 08-JUN-22 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUHRIG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees were uprooted near Luhrig.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 19:02:00 to 08-JUN-22 19:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUGAR CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Near the town of Sugar Creek, trees and power lines were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 19:27:00 to 08-JUN-22 19:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: FROST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down and laid along State Route 144.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 19:56:00 to 08-JUN-22 19:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUYSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Outside the town of Guysville, several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 18:23:00 to 08-JUN-22 18:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down in the Reading Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 18:00:00 to 08-JUN-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARTHON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Near the town of Carthon, wind damage was observed to a cabin as well as numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 17:50:00 to 08-JUN-22 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROOKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few small trees were blown down near Crooksville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 18:15:00 to 08-JUN-22 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOSS RUN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several spots of large trees were blown down in and around the town of Moss Run.

Thunderstorm Wind in VINTON, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 19:48:00 to 08-JUN-22 19:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLENSVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One large tree was blown down onto Goosecreek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALLIA, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 17:30:00 to 08-JUN-22 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERCERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were damaged and uprooted across Mercerville. This resulted in damage to vehicles and homes within the community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEIGS, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 18:47:00 to 08-JUN-22 18:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROLANDUS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down onto the road near the intersection of Portland Road and Valley Belle Road.

Tornado in VINTON, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 18:25:00 to 08-JUN-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAGLE MILLS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado continued from Hocking County into Vinton County. The tornado uprooted and snapped numerous hardwood trees across northern Vinton County from Macedonia Road eastward to Goosecreek Road. The tornado lifted between Goosecreek Road and Locust Grove Road.

Tornado in VINTON, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 18:52:00 to 08-JUN-22 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A group of trees were uprooted with some smaller trees snapped near a campsite and backpacking trail in the Zaleski State Forest. The trees showed signs of convergence. Due to dense forest and limitation of ground survey, it is unknown how far the damage path actually went into the forest. However, additional tree damage found in a logged area farther east on King Hollow Road was likely the eastward extent of the path.

Funnel Cloud in PERRY, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 17:50:00 to 08-JUN-22 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROOKSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in PERRY, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 18:30:00 to 08-JUN-22 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOMERSET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water was observed along Main Street of the Reading Township.

Tornado in VINTON, OHIO
From 08-JUN-22 18:45:00 to 08-JUN-22 18:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A swath of trees with signs of convergence/rotation occurred on the northwest side of the ridge between Lake Hope and the Lake Hope State Park Lodge and Cabins. Multiple large healthy trees, including Oak and Hickory, were snapped and uprooted. A tree on the outer edge of the damage path fell onto a cabin causing minor damage.