Showers and thunderstorms overspread the area during the early morning hours ahead of a strong low pressure system and an associated cold front that were moving through the Ohio Valley.

Tornado in MIAMI, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 00:02:00 to 01-APR-23 00:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: CIRCLE HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado first touched down south of W Sugar Grove Circle Hill Road. It then tracked east through Sugar Grove before ending with damage near Mowry Road. Reports and photo evidence from numerous citizens in the area, in addition to emergency management officials, helped determine the extent of this tornado. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 00:12:00 to 01-APR-23 00:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLERMONT, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 00:09:00 to 01-APR-23 00:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: EPWORTH HGTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A power pole was snapped in half.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 00:10:00 to 01-APR-23 00:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALGER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were downed in the Alger area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLERMONT, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 00:19:00 to 01-APR-23 00:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOSCOW
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was downed onto a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 00:17:00 to 01-APR-23 00:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: (DAY)COX DAYTON INTL
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 01:03:00 to 01-APR-23 01:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUBLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were downed and a barn was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 00:19:00 to 01-APR-23 00:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHRISTIANSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were downed. A few shingles were blown off a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 00:33:00 to 01-APR-23 00:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: URBANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A house roof was damaged and several pine trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 00:37:00 to 01-APR-23 00:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several homes had minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 00:39:00 to 01-APR-23 00:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROACHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large pine tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 00:45:00 to 01-APR-23 00:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORROW FRITH ARPT
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was downed onto a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 00:51:00 to 01-APR-23 00:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: IRWIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A few trees were downed and a sign was bent.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 01:05:00 to 01-APR-23 01:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: TROYTON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The top of a white pine tree was snapped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in HIGHLAND, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 01:17:00 to 01-APR-23 01:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was downed onto a road.

Tornado in MIAMI, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 00:01:00 to 01-APR-23 00:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAURA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado first touched down near Pemberton Road, where it caused significant damage to a barn and a garage on Penny Road. The tornado continued east-northeast and moved through a commercial area on State Route 41 and then caused roof damage to several homes on the north side of Troy. Consistent damage continued to as far east as Deweese Road. Reports and photo evidence from numerous citizens in the area, in addition to emergency management officials, helped determine the extent of this tornado. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 85 mph.

Tornado in DARKE, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 00:02:00 to 01-APR-23 00:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORDON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado first touched down near the intersection of Red River West Grove Road and Fourman Road, where mainly tree damage was observed. Some tree and barn damage occurred on Range Line Road with minor tree damage observed as far east as West Milton. Reports and photo evidence from numerous citizens in the area, in addition to emergency management officials, helped determine the extent of this tornado. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be around 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 00:50:00 to 01-APR-23 00:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: (ILN)WILMINGTON ARPK
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A 53 knot wind gust was recorded at the National Weather Service office.

Tornado in AUGLAIZE, OHIO
From 01-APR-23 00:00:00 to 01-APR-23 00:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNIOPOLIS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado started at 2354 EST,  March 31st, 2023 and ended at 0007 EST, April 1st, 2023 in Auglaize County, Ohio. The injuries occurred just before midnight EST so were included in the March 2023 Storm Data for Ohio, Southwest.
The first sign of visible damage associated with this tornado occurred on Owl Creek Road. At one residence, two large trees were knocked down while a barn was destroyed at another residence. The tornado strengthened as it moved to the northeast, removing a significant portion of a warehouse building roof and snapping several power poles. Just northeast of here, a large commercial greenhouse was completely leveled. The tornado then crossed the intersection of U.S. 33 and Interstate 75, causing significant roof damage and partial exterior wall collapse to an industrial building. At this point, the tornado was at its strongest with estimated winds of up to 110 mph.
On the east side of Interstate 75 and just north of U.S. 33, a truck stop experienced significant damage and a few semi-trailers were blown over. Just northeast of here, a private campground suffered significant damage. At the campsite, numerous trailers were flipped over and a large meeting hall had its roof removed. Several trees were also knocked down. Seven people were injured when the trailers were flipped at the campground.
As the tornado continued northeast, several farmhouses were damaged and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed between Wapakoneta and Uniopolis, particularly along Middle Pike. Considerable debris was noted in nearby fields. A historic brick school building was also destroyed on Brown Road. Numerous trees were also snapped and uprooted along the path. Sporadic damage to trees and outbuildings continued to the northeast before the tornado apparently lifted near the Auglaize/Allen County line.
This tornado started at 2354 EST,  March 31st, 2023 and ended at 0007 EST, April 1st, 2023 in Auglaize County, Ohio. The injuries occurred just before midnight EST so were included in the March 2023 Storm Data for Ohio, Southwest.