Harrison 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.
4
Tornado reports
45
Hail reports
55
Floods since 1996
349
All events
5
Deaths
$4.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Harrison County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 4 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.
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Numerous areas experienced flooding across Harrison, Carroll, and Tuscarawas county. One and half to three inches of rain occurred in parts of Eastern Ohio. Two individuals died in flooded cars near swollen creeks. According to a local newspaper: A woman's body was found in her v…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Blown in garage door and bent flag pole.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down along State Route 342.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sheriffs Office reported Cadiz-Jewett Road was closed due to high water.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill values generally ranged from -10 to -15 across the county with the exception of a public reading of -20 degrees in the morning hours of the 31st.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging between 6 to 9 inches was reported across the county with the highest total of 9.5 inches reported by the Public 3 miles south-southwest of Scio.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 6 to 7 inches with the highest total in the county being 7 inches near Deersville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of water covering the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of water across the road.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees reported down, while one fell on a car.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down, including one into an Amish buggy.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were reported down across the county, and 60 roads were closed due to storm damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down across the area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Four inches was reported at Tappan, with 2.5 at Mount Pleasant.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Four inches was reported at Tappan, with 2.5 at Mount Pleasant.
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.
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 downed onto County Road 47 outside Scio.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Route 800 closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Route 646 closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Route 331 closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Route 151 closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Department of Highways reported trees down along State Route 799 at mile marker 5 near Freeport, OH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Department of Highways reported trees down along US 250 near Harrisville, OH. Time estimated based on radar.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Based on other counties, an average of 2 inches of snow most likely fell in Harrison County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A narrow band of 6 to 10 inches of snow occurred the evening of February 16th. Elsewhere, 1-3 inches of snow was measured.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A total of 3.5 inches was reported at Scio.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was reported over the fire station in Scio, OH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down along Trappan-Scio Road and Hanover Ridge Road.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was spotted by an on-duty deputy near the intersection of Route 151 and Route 212.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down along State Route 9 near New Athens.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two outbuildings were destroyed and debris lofted 30-40 feet up.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A flash freeze created hazardous travel early Friday, December 23th, with a strong cold front. Temperatures dropped from the mid-40s to the single digits between 3:30am and 6:30am in Harrison County. Precipitation started as rain and quickly switched to snow with the passage of t…
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerous wind chills accompanied a low pressure system on December 23th. Lowest wind chill values occurred early afternoon on December 23rd, temperatures were below zero and gusts were 30 to 35mph.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
High wind gusts accompanied a strong low pressure system on December 23rd and continue into December 24th. Measured wind gusts across eastern Ohio ranged between 40 to 50mph. Isolated power outages occurred.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was brought down on State Route 151.
Hail Hail
Half dollar hail reported.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 1 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 19 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 1 |
| 1999 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 8 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
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