Auglaize County, Ohio
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1961 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
24
Tornado reports
94
Hail reports
83
Floods since 1996
555
All events
0
Deaths
$18.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Auglaize County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 23 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
The tornado began immediately east of Interstate 75, south of Wapakoneta, where it damaged a farm on the west side of Cemetery Road. Video shared on social media showed the tornado rapidly strengthened west of Glacier Hill Lakes RV Resort, causing significant damage to a grove of…
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 …
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. A wind gust of 66 mph was recorded in Saint Marys. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines, to significant crop losses and structural damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed across the north side of St. Marys.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few power poles were downed on Waesch Road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A gust to 47 mph was recorded at the Neil Armstrong Airport in Wapakoneta.
High Wind High Wind
Measured at the Auglaize County Airport (KAXV). Dust being blown from nearby agricultural fields dropped visibilities to under a mile at times.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The CWOP observer in New Bremen recorded a 56 mph gust. The observer in New Knoxville and another in Wapakoneta both measured a gust to 52 mph. In Minster, a gust to 48 mph was recorded.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The only instance of tornadic damage was observed along State Route 33 just west of St. Johns where three outbuildings were heavily damaged. No additional damage was noted.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Reports from New Bremen and New Knoxville were received with 4.1 and 2 inches, respectively.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A spotter measured 9 inches of snow 2 miles north-northeast of New Bremen.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A spotter measured 3.2 inches of snow 2 miles north-northeast of New Bremen. A public report of 3 inches of snow was received from 4 miles south-southeast of Uniopolis.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, at least 6 inches of snow fell in the southern part of the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A spotter northeast of New Bremen measured 3 inches of snowfall. Another in New Bremen recorded 2.1 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed and a gutter was torn from a nearby residence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roof shingles were blown off of a building.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
This gust was measured on a private weather station.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A spotter in Minster measured 3.1 inches of snow, while another in New Bremen measured 3 inches. A ham radio operator measured 2.5 inches south of Uniopolis.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The tornado began at 1920EST in Mercer County, about 2.5 miles southeast of Montezuma. The tornado moved east-northeast and entered Auglaize county at 1925EST, just south of Guadalupe Road. As the tornado moved east across western Auglaize County, it caused significant damage to …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs were downed.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on River Road near State Route 65.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado initially began in the city of Celina in Mercer County, Ohio, at 1800EST. It moved east and entered Auglaize County, just north of State Route 29 at 1808EST. The tornado continued east, producing EF1 damage from the county line to around the intersection of State Rout…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
In Waynesfield, 2.3 inches of snow was measured.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a road in the New Knoxville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A newly constructed pole barn was completely destroyed.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
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 t…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Aerial pictures provided by the Auglaize County Emergency Management Agency indicated that the tornado likely began near Koenig and Noble Roads, where barn and tree damage was first noted. Shingles were also lifted off the roof of a home on Koenig Road and roof debris was blown b…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado initially touched down at 2345EST in Mercer County near the intersection of Indian Trail Road and State Route 716 and crossed into Auglaize County near the intersection of State Route 364 and Minster Egypt Pike at 2348EST. The tornado continued northeast and crossed t…
Flood Flood
High water was reported on numerous roads throughout the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created dangerous conditions for persons traveling and those without sufficient shelter.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.
Flood Flood
High water was reported at several locations across Auglaize County, including in St Marys and Uniopolis.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Greenville Road.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large tree limbs were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed along State Route 219 in the New Knoxville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed along State Route 219 north of Botkins.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power poles were downed in various spots across the county. A fence was blown into a roadway in St. Marys. The Auglaize County Neil Armstrong airport measured a gust to 48 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, 8 to 9 inches of snow fell across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on State Route 197.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 20 | 0 |
| 2019 | 33 | 3 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 25 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 38 | 1 |
| 2012 | 38 | 0 |
| 2011 | 29 | 1 |
| 2010 | 19 | 2 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 26 | 0 |
| 2007 | 17 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 3 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 28 | 1 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 1 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 9 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
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