Brown 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.
27
Tornado reports
66
Hail reports
111
Floods since 1996
607
All events
5
Deaths
$27.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Brown County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 27 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Thunderstorms developed across Brown County around 2100EST. A rain gauge near Red Oak received 2.4 inches of rain between 2120EST and 2205EST. Flooding started in the Georgetown area around 2140EST, when 6 people were stranded in multiple vehicles along State Route 125 due to rap…
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 Weather Winter Weather
The EMA measured 2.3 inches of snow in Sardinia. A public report from Georgetown indicated that 2 inches had fallen.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A spotter located 3 miles north of Georgetown measured 3 inches of snow. In the far southeast of the county, up to 5 inches fell based on surrounding observations.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer southeast of Hamersville measured 7.4 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A spotter in Georgetown measured 5 inches of snow. The CoCoRaHS observer east of Sardinia measured 4.5 inches, and 3.5 inches was measured by another observer southeast of Hamersville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Both the observer and an EMA measured 4.5 inches in Sardinia. A spotter in Georgetown measured 4 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
In Sardinia, 2.8 inches of snow was measured. A spotter in Georgetown measured 2 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed on U.S. 52 between Higginsport and Ripley.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rushing water was reported over Scoffield Road south of Howard Hill Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A residential structure on Scoffield Road, just west of Devore Road, sustained water damage with several inches of flowing water and mud moving through living spaces.
Flood Flood
Several inches of water was reported to be covering Hamburg Street where it intersects with Governor Street. Some of this water entered a shed and garage on a residential property, causing water damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple sections of Rankin Hill Road were washed out, just east of North 2nd Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few power poles were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in Mount Orab.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was rushing across a portion of Garner Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado began near U.S. Route 68, just to the northeast of Fayetteville, where a barn was destroyed. Barn debris was thrown into a field just to the northeast. Numerous trees were knocked over, snapped or uprooted on the Chatfield College property and trees were also downed a…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
In Higginsport, an inch of snow was measured.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Hamersville measured 2.5 inches of accumulation.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Three miles west of Fayetteville, 9.8 inches of snow was measured.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A spotter reported that 2 inches of snow fell in Georgetown.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Hamersville area.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed on a property along John Woods Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree branches were downed in the Wahlsburg area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A house on Oak Street sustained minor roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and billboard were blown down along U.S. Route 52.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed along U.S. Route 62.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large branches were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and large limbs were downed. A fence was also blown over.
Flood Flood
Water from Cloverlick Creek was covering part of Liming Van Thompson Road.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed on Blue Sky Park Road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on several roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed along U.S. 52 in the Ripley area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed along U.S. 68 in the Chasetown area.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 1 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 | 28 | 2 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 34 | 3 |
| 2019 | 43 | 1 |
| 2018 | 19 | 2 |
| 2017 | 30 | 0 |
| 2016 | 28 | 1 |
| 2015 | 20 | 0 |
| 2014 | 24 | 0 |
| 2013 | 17 | 0 |
| 2012 | 32 | 1 |
| 2011 | 22 | 1 |
| 2010 | 16 | 1 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 20 | 0 |
| 2007 | 16 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 | 13 | 1 |
| 2003 | 22 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 1 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 2 |
| 1961 | 3 | 2 |
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