Hardin County, Ohio
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
51
Hail reports
49
Floods since 1996
364
All events
2
Deaths
$6.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Hardin County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 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.
An Amish boy was killed when lightning struck the tree he was leaning against. He had taken shelter under the tree from the thunderstorm.
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.
Flood Flood
West North Street was flooded in Mount Victory.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home sustained roof and siding damage. Additionally, several large tree branches were snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal roof awning blew off of a home and onto State Route 68.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A shed roof was blown off.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn was destroyed by strong winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A property sustained minor roof damage and also had multiple trees uprooted.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The first tornadic damage was observed at the Hardin County Fairgrounds, just south of County Road 140, where minor roof damage occurred. Several wooden power poles were damaged and snapped in half. On the northern side of the fairgrounds, a hardwood tree was snapped and a buildi…
Hail Hail
High Wind High Wind
Measured at the Hardin County Airport (KI95). A spotter reported numerous branches down in McGuffey. Dust being blown from nearby agricultural fields dropped visibilities to under a mile at times.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A report came from northeast of Alger with 7 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, at least 6 inches of snow fell in the southern part of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed throughout the county, particularly near Ada.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed near the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were downed in Ada.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
In Kenton, two reports of 2.5 inches of snow were received.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Nine miles north-northeast of Mt. Victory, 3 inches of snow was measured.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn roof was damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed near the intersection of County Road 144 and Township Road 199.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado first touched down in the vicinity of west Espy Street and Robinson Avenue. Some minor tree limb damage was noted, with some sheet metal damage to buildings in this area, including roof damage to one structure between west Espy Street and U.S. Route 68. Damage was mor…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large branches were downed in the Ada area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Alger area.
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
Numerous trees were downed throughout Hardin County, especially in the Ada, Kenton and McGuffy areas.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A spotter in Kenton measured 8 inches of snow.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The first sign of tornadic damage was observed at a residence just southwest of the intersection of State Routes 309 and 235, where part of the roof was lifted off of a barn and multiple softwood trees were snapped and blown in multiple directions. The tornado then strengthened a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on St Paul Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Township Road 265 west of State Route 31.
High Wind High Wind
Trees were noted down across the county. The mesonet at Ada recorded a 48 mph gust.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, it is estimated that portions of the county received up to 8 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A semi trailer was blown over.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A pine tree was downed near the Eagles Point Apartment complex.
High Wind High Wind
Several trees were downed across the county due to the strong winds.
Flood Flood
State Route 67 was closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and power lines were downed near the intersection of North Martin Street and Smith Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree and other large limbs were knocked down on South Gormley Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down in Kenton; including on Market Street, Kohler Street and North Ida Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 30 inch diameter tree split about six feet from the base.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A bridge in Kenton was impassable due to high water.
Flood Flood
A few roads were closed due to high water in the Ada area.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 20 | 1 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
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