Guernsey storm history
Storm events recorded in Guernsey, Ohio between 1950 and 2025.
488
Total events
11
Tornadoes
98
Hail
84
Floods
0
Deaths
$13.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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 Kimbolton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few reports of trees down were received from the Cambridge area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage reported along Old Twenty One Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees reported down along Science Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down at the intersection of State Route 800 and Seven Mile Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Country Club Road.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The coldest conditions were noted during the morning of the 22nd. Temperatures dropped as low as -14F, with wind chill values as low as -23F on an isolated basis.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The coldest conditions were noted during the morning of the 22nd. Temperatures dropped as low as -14F, with wind chill values in the -20F to -23F range for several hours.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A total of 4.5 inches was reported 4 miles southwest of Cambridge, while 2.5 to 3.5 inches fell closer to town.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Three inches of snow was reported at Cambridge.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions continued through the month of December with precipitation continuing to run below average, with only minor improvements over central Ohio.
Drought Drought
Exceptional Drought continued through the November 26th Drought Monitor update, where it was finally improved to Extreme Drought conditions.
Drought Drought
D3 and D4 conditions continued through the county during the month of October.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) persisted through much of the month, with some expansion to Exceptional Drought conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down, with minor house damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) continued through the start of August with further deterioration to Extreme Drought (D3) for portions of the county by August 20th.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto I-70 at mile marker 196.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were designated by the Drought Monitor on July 16th and continued through the remainder of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported to be blown down on to Holmes Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and wires were reported to be down in and throughout Cambridge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power lines were downed along Bliss Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on to a trailer on Orme Avenue.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The hail was reported at Salt Fork Lodge.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees reported down on High Hill Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An NWS damage survey confirmed that an EF-1 tornado, with winds peaking near 100 mph, tracked through north central Guernsey County on the evening of April 2, 2024. The length of the tornado was about 1.30 miles and the max width was estimated to be about 75 yards. This tornado w…
Flood Flood
Report of flooded roadways in Senecaville, OH.
Flood Flood
Route 22 closed due to flooding along Brushy Fork.
Flood Flood
State Route 513 closed due to flooding along Salt Fork.
Flood Flood
Route 22 closed due to flooding along Brushy Fork.
Flood Flood
State Route 265 closed due to flooding along Leatherwood Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Road 146 and 821 was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Road 660 closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Road 265 and 285 closed due to flooding.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 44 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 1 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 35 | 1 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 19 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 28 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 7 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 4 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 2 |