Unsettled weather festered over southeast Ohio on July 17th and 18th in the midst of hot and muggy conditions. On the 17th, two rounds of thunderstorms swept through the area, leading to downed trees across Athens, Meigs, and Lawrence Counties.
On the next day, an upper level disturbance provided additional support for strong to severe thunderstorms. In the span of an hour, downed trees occurred from strong winds across Lawrence, Vinton, and Meigs Counties. A strong downburst took place in Meigs County, leading to approximately 70 knot winds in several areas. This resulted in primarily tree damage in the eastern half of the county over into parts of West Virginia.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 17-JUL-23 14:34:00 to 17-JUL-23 14:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: AMESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down in the Amesville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEIGS, OHIO
From 17-JUL-23 18:47:00 to 17-JUL-23 18:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROLANDUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Outside the town of Racine, multiple trees were blown down along Tanners Run Road and State Route 124.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEIGS, OHIO
From 18-JUL-23 17:00:00 to 18-JUL-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SYRACUSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were either blown down or snapped in and around the town of Syracuse.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEIGS, OHIO
From 18-JUL-23 17:00:00 to 18-JUL-23 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINERSVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A downburst occurred from a storm passing over the county with primarily tree damage oriented in an east southeast to south direction. Several large diameter limbs from hardwood trees were observed along State Route 124 in the town of Syracuse.
The damage path continued into the east side of New Haven, across the Ohio River into Mason County, West Virginia. A few large diameter limbs were noted resting on power lines along State Route 62 with scattered downed limbs along Layne Street.
There was a lack of damage traveling east until reaching the town of Racine. Several large diameter limbs were observed with a large but diseased hardwood tree down over utility lines along Cross and Sycamore Streets. No further damage was observed east of this location.

Hail in MEIGS, OHIO
From 18-JUL-23 17:07:00 to 18-JUL-23 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: RACINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MEIGS, OHIO
From 18-JUL-23 17:07:00 to 18-JUL-23 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: RACINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and large limbs were knocked down in Racine.

Thunderstorm Wind in VINTON, OHIO
From 18-JUL-23 17:36:00 to 18-JUL-23 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

At the intersection of State Route 324 and State Route 160 near Hamden a tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 17-JUL-23 22:51:00 to 17-JUL-23 22:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: FORESTDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell down onto a local road near Coal Grove. Close by in South Point, another area of trees were blown down onto County Road 1. Some of the trees rested along power lines while the others fell onto the road and obstructed traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 17-JUL-23 22:50:00 to 17-JUL-23 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLEY MILLS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One large tree was blown down onto State Route 650 near the town of Hanging Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 18-JUL-23 17:02:00 to 18-JUL-23 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: AID
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was downed onto State Route 93 near Aid.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 18-JUL-23 17:10:00 to 18-JUL-23 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHERIDAN
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on State Route 243 outside of Coal Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 18-JUL-23 17:05:00 to 18-JUL-23 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORYVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

One tree was blown down onto the intersection of Oak Street and South 4th Street in Ironton.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 18-JUL-23 16:45:00 to 18-JUL-23 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORYVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell onto a car and then onto the road at the intersection of North Second Street and Railroad Street in Ironton.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 18-JUL-23 16:46:00 to 18-JUL-23 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCK CAMP
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell onto County Road 6 outside of Ironton. The power lines were also compromised.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 18-JUL-23 16:45:00 to 18-JUL-23 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CORYVILLE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell at the 2000 block of Murdock Road at the intersection of Ora Richey Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in VINTON, OHIO
From 18-JUL-23 17:35:00 to 18-JUL-23 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC ARTHUR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Outside the village of McArthur, a tree was downed onto Martindill Road. Down the road in Hamden, another tree was blown down shortly after the first onto Lake Road.