Highland storm history
Storm events recorded in Highland, Ohio between 1950 and 2025.
571
Total events
22
Tornadoes
62
Hail
80
Floods
0
Deaths
$11.3M
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. 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.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal awning was blown off a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto a road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado first touched down in a field southwest of Certier Road, about three miles northeast of Buford. This tornado affected a property on Certier Road, causing significant damage to several barns, with winds estimated to 90 mph. From here, the tornado generally moved to the…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This short-lived tornado is believed to have touched down near Panhandle Road, just west of Wolfe Road. One house on Panhandle Road had siding damage on the east-facing wall. A shed behind another home was largely demolished, with debris strewn about a quarter mile into the field…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A house roof and garage were damaged off of Hizer Road. Some trees were also downed.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | 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 |