Highland County, Ohio
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
22
Tornado reports
63
Hail reports
82
Floods since 1996
577
All events
0
Deaths
$11.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Highland County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 22 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.
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Wind 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
A vehicle was stranded in high water along Fettro Road, just south of State Route 124.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The Highland County Airport AWOS measured a gust to 46 mph.
Flood Flood
Clear Creek Road near State Route 50 was closed due to high water.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report from Hillsboro came in with 3.5 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A report came from Greenfield with 9.7 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Reports came in with 7.8 inches of accumulation 2 miles south-southwest of Hillsboro, 6.9 inches 4 miles west-northwest of Hillsboro, and 6.6 inches in Lynchburg.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A spotter 4 miles northeast of Fivemile measured 4.5 inches of snow. Four inches was measured by both a CoCoRaHS and cooperative observer located 2.5 miles east of Mowrystown.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Three and a half inches of snow was reported by the public in both Greenfield and Hillsboro.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles were snapped off on Hizer Road south of State Route 124.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed across the county, including along Riber Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several inches of water were flowing into an apartment building on South 5th Street and homes along South 6th Street. Numerous cars were also submerged in water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Hudson Road was washed out.
Flood Flood
Lingering high water was reported on several roads.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home and garage sustained siding damage from large hail.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mobile trailer was overturned and a roof panel was lifted off of a small barn.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado began in Brown County near U.S. Route 68, just to the northeast of Fayetteville at 0017EST. The tornado traveled northeast and entered Highland County, just north of Brown County Inn Road at 0020EST. Across far northwest Highland County, the tornado crossed primarily…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado began in Brown County near U.S. Route 68, just to the northeast of Fayetteville at 0017EST. The tornado traveled northeast across far northwest Highland County and far southeast Clinton County before entering back into Highland County, just southwest of Lynchburg at …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few power poles were downed. A barn was also damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was downed.
Flood Flood
Clear Creek Road was closed due to high water.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Three miles east of Mowrystown, the observer measured 1.8 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 3 miles east of Mowrystown measured 3.5 inches of snow. In Hillsboro, 2.8 inches was measured.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A foot of snow was measured 6 miles northeast of Mowrystown.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 3 miles east of Mowrystown measured 1.2 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed near the intersection of Black Rabbit Road and Bridges Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in Leesburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in Greenfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few large trees were downed and a fence was blown over at Liberty Park.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on State Route 247 at Ohio Brush Creek, north of Folsom.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported over State Route 247 at South Fork Rocky Fork.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Approximately 40 individuals were displaced from an apartment complex on North 11th Street due to high water entering the lowest level.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Ohio Brush Creek was out of its banks. This caused the closure of State Routes 73 and 785.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 3 miles east of Mowrystown measured 1.8 inches of snow.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed over State Route 134.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed over U.S. 50.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed on W Main Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few large tree limbs were downed in the Buford area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires were downed.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 25 | 2 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 2 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 2 |
| 2020 | 34 | 0 |
| 2019 | 27 | 0 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 |
| 2017 | 30 | 3 |
| 2016 | 24 | 0 |
| 2015 | 24 | 0 |
| 2014 | 22 | 2 |
| 2013 | 30 | 0 |
| 2012 | 25 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 1 |
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