Clark County, Ohio
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1962 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
33
Tornado reports
87
Hail reports
94
Floods since 1996
663
All events
1
Deaths
$24.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Clark County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 33 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.
From 2.5 to 5 inches of rain fell across Clark county with much of it falling in only a few hours. Numerous roads were flooded and people were rescued from their vehicles. A man was swept into Buck Creek and killed. The creek was 9 feet higher than normal.
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. A 61 mph gust was recorded southwest of Springfield. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines, to significant crop losses and structural damage.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was rushing over Rocky Point Road.
Flood Flood
High water was reported along Old Mill Road near Rebert Pike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed in the 1100 block of West Pleasant Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed in the 700 block of Leffel Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large limbs were downed on Bookwalter Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Part of a roof was removed from a home in the 8000 block of Detrick-Jordan Pike. Part of the porch was also damaged at the residence. A nearby barn also sustained damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs were downed in Snyder Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several small trees were snapped off at a property south of Chenoweth Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few power poles were downed along South Bird Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along Croft Road northeast of Springfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed throughout Springfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn was damaged along Sylvan Shores Drive, near Old Columbus Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along State Route 41, just north of South Charleston.
Flood Flood
Eight inches of standing water was reported at Lower Valley Pike and the State Route 4 ramp.
Flood Flood
High water trapped residents in homes along South Charleston Pike, requiring water rescues.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rushing water was recorded on video near Ridge Road between State Route 41 and Mitchell Road.
Flood Flood
High water along Beaver Creek trapped people in a house and a boat, requiring water rescues.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Selma Pike.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Mad River was out of its banks and covered portions of Spangler Road near the intersection with Union Road.
Hail Hail
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A gust to 49 mph was recorded at the Springfield'Beckley Municipal Airport.
High Wind High Wind
Measured at the Springfield-Beckley Airport (KSGH).
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The CWOP observer in Springfield measured a 46 mph gust.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A spotter measured 1.5 inches of snow southwest of New Carlisle. Public reports from Enon and 4 miles west-northwest of South Charleston measured 1.2 and 1.0 inches, respectively.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer 4 miles north-northwest of South Charleston measured 11.2 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report was received from South Charleston with 3 inches of snow, and Springfield with 2.3 inches. The CoCoRaHS observer 3 miles east-northeast of Enon measured 1.5 inches, as did the cooperative observer southwest of New Carlisle and a broadcast media report from Enon.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report of 5.1 inches of accumulation was received from just south of Enon. A report of 4 inches came from the public 3 miles east of Enon. The CoCoRaHS observer 2 miles southeast of Enon measured 3.6 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Five inches of snow fell in Enon. CoCoRaHS observations across the county had 4.5 inches of snow 1 mile southeast of Enon, 4.1 inches 3.8 miles north-northwest of South Charleston, and 3.8 inches northwest of South Charleston.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
In Enon, 2.3 inches of snow was measured.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were downed, causing damage to the siding on a home as well as to the garage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was knocked into the window of a home near the intersection of West National Road and Old Mill Road, causing a fire to spark.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The first evidence of this tornado occurred on Johnson Road east of Folk Ream Road, where several large trees had branches snapped off and multiple smaller trees were snapped along their trunks. The tornado continued northeast, where it caused significant damage to corn fields al…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado is believed to have first formed on the west side of Derr Road, where a tree was downed onto a camper. The tornado then continued east, where some minor structural damage was noted along with numerous trees downed. The tornado moved northeast, where the most significa…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two large trees were downed near the intersection of New Carlisle Pike and McKees Mill Run.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large branches were downed on Fletcher Pike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were snapped and uprooted along Newlove Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Some shingles were blown off of a house. A large tree was also downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few large limbs were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed and a roof was damaged in Brighton.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on several roads in Clifton.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Four miles north-northwest of South Charleston, 3.8 inches of snow fell.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 0 |
| 2025 | 20 | 2 |
| 2024 | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 | 14 | 1 |
| 2022 | 17 | 1 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 | 30 | 4 |
| 2018 | 27 | 1 |
| 2017 | 34 | 5 |
| 2016 | 26 | 0 |
| 2015 | 20 | 1 |
| 2014 | 25 | 0 |
| 2013 | 24 | 0 |
| 2012 | 25 | 0 |
| 2011 | 30 | 2 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 1 |
| 2007 | 14 | 1 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 23 | 0 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 | 23 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 1 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 11 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 4 | 3 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 4 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
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