Fayette storm history
Storm events recorded in Fayette, Ohio between 1950 and 2025.
442
Total events
18
Tornadoes
67
Hail
49
Floods
1
Deaths
$11.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. 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 Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, 5 inches of snow had fallen across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report of 2.7 inches of snow came from Washington Court House. The CoCoRaHS observer east of Washington Court House measured an inch and a half at 07:00.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large branches were downed along Town Highway 34A near White Oak Road.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over the 5000 block of US 62.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed near the intersection of Creek Road and Miami Trace Road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A grain elevator was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A grain silo was blown over.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado developed in Clinton County at 0029EST, near Reed Road and State Route 72. The tornado traveled east-northeast and entered Fayette County at 0032EST, just east of Greenfield-Sabina Road at 0032EST. As it continued to move east-northeast, a roof was removed from a bar…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were uprooted.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado appears to have first formed along State Route 734 to the east of West Lancaster Road NW, where minor tree damage was noted. The tornado strengthened to low end EF1 as it crossed Jeffersonville-West Lancaster Road. One outbuilding was destroyed while two other buildin…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were downed across the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles were downed across the road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn was collapsed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An inch of snow was measured in Washington Court House.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A spotter in Washington Court House reported that 1 inch branches were broken in the area and that ice accumulations were 0.20 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Washington Court House measured 3 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer in Washington Court House reported 8 inches of snow had fallen.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county. The Fayette County airport ASOS measured a gust to 51 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A roof of a structure was damaged at the intersection of East Court Street and South North Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Washington Court House area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several three inch diameter tree branches were broken.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Washington Court House area.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in the Washington Court House area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Jeffersonville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Mount Sterling area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed onto power lines.
High Wind High Wind
A 60 mph gust was measured at the KI23 AWOS station in Washington Court House.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and powerlines were downed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer south-southeast of Jeffersonville measured 1.2 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 large branch fell onto a house on South Hinde Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto a street in Washington Court House.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Harold Road, north of Jeffersonville.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on numerous roads across Fayette County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sections of Flakesford and Creek Roads were closed due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
West Fork Road off of U.S. 22 was closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A semi-trailer was blown over near I-71 and State Route 435.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 1 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 | 12 | 1 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 29 | 2 |
| 2010 | 23 | 2 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 2 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 1 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 1 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |