Winter Weather — Fulton, Ohio

2023-02-22 · Fulton, Ohio

Event narrative

Periods of freezing rain led to light to moderate ice accretion on elevated surfaces. The combination of this ice accretion and gusty winds to around 35 mph led to some tree and power line damage across the county. A trained spotter reported damage to large tree branches 9 miles northwest of Wauseon, OH.

Wider weather episode

Periods of freezing rain brought light to moderate ice accretions across portions of far northwest Ohio. Some icy road conditions were reported but the greatest impacts were from scattered downed trees and power lines due to ice accretion on elevated surfaces and gusty winds. Power outages were reported due to the downed trees and powerlines.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1075363. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.