Adams storm history
Storm events recorded in Adams, Ohio between 1950 and 2025.
548
Total events
16
Tornadoes
79
Hail
117
Floods
19
Deaths
$22.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F4 Tornado
Island creek quickly rose out of its banks. A vehicle was swept into the water on Island Creek Road, resulting in one fatality. M17IW.
The tornado touched down just east of Highway 41, about 2 miles northeast of West Union. The tornado then traveled east northeast for just over 11 miles, destroying at least 5 mobile homes. Two homes were also damaged. One of these homes was built of brick. A 99 year old woman wa…
A mobile home was destroyed by high winds, probably from a microburst. The 63-year-old male owner was killed outdoors at the site when he was struck by debris from the roof during the event. He died of head injuries. Trees were downed and large hail also fell.
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Wind gusts over 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines, to significant crop losses and structural damage.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer 5 miles northeast of Seaman measured 4.5 inches of snow. Another observer 3 miles east of Seaman measured 3.7 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer 5 miles northeast of Seaman measured 5 inches of snow, while another located 3 miles east of Seaman measured 3.9 inches.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A Child Advocacy Center was flooded with a foot and a half of water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed along Old State Route 32 near Big Run Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
High water was reported on a highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles were downed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Route 41 was closed at Kimberly Drive due to water flowing over the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A swift water rescue was needed for a camper that was surrounded by fast moving water on Pauline Miller Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 3 miles east of Seaman measured 2.1 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 3 miles east of Seaman measured 2.7 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In West Union, 9 inches of snow was measured.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 6 miles east of West Union measured 1.4 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed along Chapparal Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed near State Route 32 and Graces Run Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along Old State Route 32 in Peebles.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few power poles were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed near State Route 73.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the West Union area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn roof was damaged on Flat Run Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed along Stoney Road.
The tornado began south of the intersection of Brier Ridge Road and Robinson Hollow Road, southwest of West Union. Damage to trees and structures occurred here, with one manufactured structure on Robinson Hollow Road completely destroyed. From here, the tornado continued northeas…
Flood Flood
A road was closed due to flooding near State Routes 136 and 125.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed in the West Union area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Peebles area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A few vehicles were stranded in high water near the intersection of State Routes 41 and 136.
Flood Flood
Several roads throughout the county remained closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
State Route 136 was closed due to high water between State Routes 41 and 125.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created adverse weather conditions for people traveling and those outside.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created adverse weather conditions for people traveling and those outside.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A pole was snapped in half and wires were downed onto a roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a house on Washington Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 1 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 30 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 18 | 1 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 21 | 0 |
| 2015 | 20 | 0 |
| 2014 | 33 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 25 | 3 |
| 2011 | 26 | 0 |
| 2010 | 17 | 1 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 1 |
| 2003 | 23 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 1 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 1 |
| 1996 | 27 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 5 | 2 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |