Champaign County, Ohio
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
8
Tornado reports
61
Hail reports
47
Floods since 1996
444
All events
1
Deaths
$7.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Champaign County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 8 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
A twelve year old boy drowned when he was swept into a flooded culvert. Several roads were flooded and a number of homes in Urbana had high water in basements.
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Wind gusts to 60 mph were common. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines, to significant crop losses and structural damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed on the north side of Urbana, with the damage confined to an area largely between Washington and Bloomfield Avenues, west of North Main Street.
Flood Flood
High water reached the front doors of homes along Runkle Road and at the intersection of Church Road and State Route 560. Additionally, water was reported in basements in St. Paris.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The CWOP observer in Urbana measured a 56 mph gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 2 miles east-northeast of St. Paris measured 2.2 inches of snow. East of Urbana, a public report of 3 inches was received.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Three miles northwest of Mechanicsburg, a spotter measured 4.5 inches of snow. In Urbana, a public report of 4.4 inches was received.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four miles east-northeast of Christiansburg, 11.5 inches of snow was measured.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report from Saint Paris had 2.7 inches of snow, while the cooperative observer 2 miles east-northeast of Saint Paris measured 1.3 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A public report of 5.8 inches of snow was received from 4 Urbana. The cooperative observer located 2 miles east-northeast of Saint Paris measured 4.4 inches. Based on surrounding observations, it is estimated that 3 to 4 inches was common across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer northeast of St. Paris measured 5.2 inches of snow. Four miles northeast of Urbana, a spotter measured 4 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 2 miles east-northeast of St. Paris measured 1.2 inches of snow at 07:00.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on several roads in the Urbana area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed along South Main Street between Rosedale Road and Darby Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree branches were downed near Lafayette Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large branch was downed and caused damage to a house roof and porch.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in Urbana.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
East of St. Paris, 2.9 inches of snow fell.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer northeast of St. Paris measured 4.2 inches of snow.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado began approximately 6 miles east of Urbana, Ohio north of US Highway 36 with the first visible sign of damage along Mutual Union Road. Minor roof damage was observed at one residence with nearly all trees in the surrounding location remaining intact. As the tornado co…
Flood Flood
East Elm Street was closed due to high water.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Two miles north of Mutual, a report of 6 inches of snow was received. Another public report from Mechanicsburg had 5 inches of accumulation. A cooperative observer east of St. Paris measured 4.9 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed as well as some wires. A home lost a portion of its roof and debris was tossed onto the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed along West State Route 29.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed across western Champaign County, including near the intersection of U.S. 36 and Zimmerman Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large branches were downed.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The first damage was noted along South Lincoln Street where a few limbs were downed. From there, as the tornado slightly increased in intensity, the tree damage became more extensive along both North Lincoln Street and North Monroe Street between Pike Street and East 4th Street. …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed. A few shingles were blown off a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A house roof was damaged and several pine trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn was damaged.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer northeast of St. Paris measured 3.3 inches of snow.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn roof was damaged.
Flood Flood
High water was reported at the intersection of State Route 56 and Ross Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power poles were downed across Champaign County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A medium sized branch was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed, included a couple that fell onto houses.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were downed across mainly the northern half of Champaign County.
Flood Flood
Standing water was reported at a property off of State Route 55.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Initial EF-0 damage began on West Herr Road near North US Highway 68. Several large tree branches measuring between 3-8 inches were snapped. The adjacent home toward the east had four large hardwood trees downed, several of which were snapped at the trunk. Additionally, this home…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few small trees were snapped at their trunks. A large tree was also uprooted.
High Wind High Wind
Trees, lines, and power poles were blown down in various spots across the county. A 47 mph gust was measured at the Urbana-Grimes Field airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report of 0.7 inches of snow came in from St. Paris. Another observation from 2 miles northeast of the city had a half inch of snow.
Flood Flood
Multiple roads were closed throughout the county due to high water.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 9 | 1 |
| 2022 | 16 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 | 24 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 24 | 1 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 26 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 1 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 10 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 3 | 1 |
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