Belmont County, Ohio
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1968 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
5
Tornado reports
96
Hail reports
147
Floods since 1996
583
All events
4
Deaths
$35.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Belmont County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 5 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.
An inmate was killed and five others injured after a lightning strike at the Belmont County Correctional Facility while prisoners were in the recreational yard. Three of the injured were taken to the hospital for treatment.
A 16-year-old boy was killed while setting up a tent.
Emergency management reported flash flooding in Willow Grove, which is near Neffs. 97 homes and businesses were damaged, with other damage to roads and bridges. The estimated total damage was near 1.3 million dollars. 6 people were evacuated from homes but there were no injuries.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and lines down in Lafferty, Flushing and Holloway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires down across Wayne Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree uprooted between West 44th and West 45th street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and power lines down approximately 2 to 3 miles south of Bethesda.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and power lines down in Somerton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines down along Mount Hope Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines down on Lafferty Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Person trapped under a fallen tree near Key-Bellaire Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines down in the Bethesda area.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Accumulation ranging from 3-5 inches with the highest amount of 5 inches reported by the public in Saint Clairsville.
High Wind High Wind
Carrollton CWOP measured 60 mph gust.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 7 to 10 inches was reported across the county with the highest total of 12.3 inches reported by a CoCoRaHS observer 3 miles southwest of Mount Pleasant.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Widespread snowfall, generally exceeding advisory criteria but falling short of warning criteria, fell across the county with amounts ranging from 3-5 inches and the highest total of 4 inches reported by the Public in Bellaire.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Widespread snowfall, generally exceeding advisory criteria but falling short of warning criteria, fell across the county with amounts ranging from 3-5 inches and the highest total of 4 inches reported by the Public in Bellaire.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 4 to 6 inches in general was reported across the county with the highest total of 6 inches near Mount Pleasant.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was uprooted and felled partially onto a home.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report from mPING: Street/road flooding; Street/road closed; Vehicles stranded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported roads closed around Bridgeport; some with two feet of water over the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported water over the road near Barton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Member of the public reported water flowing over Barton Road and Mercer Road. Portions of Crescent Road also flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Member of the public shared photo on social media of debris and water flowing over a road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported water flowing over Beach Spring Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Ohio department of highways reported that Route 9 east of Flushing closed due to flooding along Campbell Run.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Some siding damage was observed from the hail.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down, as well as a powerline.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down and/or uprooted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 0 |
| 2025 | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 | 24 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 1 |
| 2022 | 30 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 1 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 33 | 0 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 26 | 0 |
| 2010 | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 0 |
| 2003 | 26 | 0 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 0 |
| 1998 | 45 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
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