Showers and thunderstorms began to develop in southeast Ohio on the morning of August 7th, continuing into the afternoon ahead of and along a cold front. Gusty winds within strong to severe storms downed several trees, and blew a porch off of one home in Gallia County. There was also an instance of quarter sized hail in Athens County. Heavy rainfall yielded several roads and businesses in the Belpre area to flood.

Hail in JACKSON, OHIO
From 07-AUG-23 11:30:00 to 07-AUG-23 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MABEE CORNER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 07-AUG-23 10:30:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELPRE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell on two vehicles in Belpre, causing considerable damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 07-AUG-23 10:11:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOLVILLE STATION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were observed down due to tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEIGS, OHIO
From 07-AUG-23 04:15:00 to 07-AUG-23 04:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNOWVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several pine trees snapped in half and several large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALLIA, OHIO
From 07-AUG-23 11:45:00 to 07-AUG-23 11:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADDISON
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down in the Addison Township.

Hail in ATHENS, OHIO
From 07-AUG-23 10:17:00 to 07-AUG-23 10:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOLVILLE STATION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, OHIO
From 07-AUG-23 12:15:00 to 07-AUG-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELPRE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Businesses along Washington Boulevard next to Stone Road and Sycamore Street were flooded. Two homes flooded on Florence Street, with water rescues conducted to help trapped citizens. A Daycare facility also flooded with knee deep water, resulting in a water rescue of the staff and children.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 07-AUG-23 13:00:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLISONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was observed down near Ellisonville, covering half of State Route 93.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALLIA, OHIO
From 07-AUG-23 13:45:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADDISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A downed power pole was observed near the intersection of Georges Creek Road and Polecat Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GALLIA, OHIO
From 07-AUG-23 13:30:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALLIPOLIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A porch was blown off a house in Gallipolis.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 07-AUG-23 13:20:00 to 07-AUG-23 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: LECTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Near the town of Lecta, a tree was blown down.