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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.

February 10, 1959 · Highland, Ohio
Tornado F3 Tornado6 injuries
September 14, 2008 · Highland, Ohio
High Wind High Wind$5.0M damage
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.
December 13, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
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.
December 1, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
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.
November 10, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Three and a half inches of snow was reported by the public in both Greenfield and Hillsboro.
June 28, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles were snapped off on Hizer Road south of State Route 124.
June 18, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed across the county, including along Riber Road.
June 6, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
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.
June 6, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Hudson Road was washed out.
June 6, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Flood Flood
Lingering high water was reported on several roads.
May 16, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Hail Hail
May 16, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Hail Hail
May 16, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Hail Hail
May 16, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home and garage sustained siding damage from large hail.
May 2, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Hail Hail
May 2, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Hail Hail
May 1, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
April 19, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mobile trailer was overturned and a roof panel was lifted off of a small barn.
April 3, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
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…
April 3, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
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 …
April 3, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few power poles were downed. A barn was also damaged.
April 3, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
March 30, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was downed.
February 16, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Flood Flood
Clear Creek Road was closed due to high water.
February 11, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Three miles east of Mowrystown, the observer measured 1.8 inches of snow.
January 10, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 3 miles east of Mowrystown measured 3.5 inches of snow. In Hillsboro, 2.8 inches was measured.
January 5, 2025 · Highland, Ohio
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A foot of snow was measured 6 miles northeast of Mowrystown.
November 21, 2024 · Highland, Ohio
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 3 miles east of Mowrystown measured 1.2 inches of snow.
September 27, 2024 · Highland, Ohio
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
September 22, 2024 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
September 22, 2024 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed near the intersection of Black Rabbit Road and Bridges Road.
July 14, 2024 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in Leesburg.
July 14, 2024 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in Greenfield.
May 26, 2024 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few large trees were downed and a fence was blown over at Liberty Park.
May 4, 2024 · Highland, Ohio
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported on State Route 247 at Ohio Brush Creek, north of Folsom.
May 4, 2024 · Highland, Ohio
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported over State Route 247 at South Fork Rocky Fork.
May 4, 2024 · Highland, Ohio
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.
May 4, 2024 · Highland, Ohio
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Ohio Brush Creek was out of its banks. This caused the closure of State Routes 73 and 785.
February 16, 2024 · Highland, Ohio
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 3 miles east of Mowrystown measured 1.8 inches of snow.
August 25, 2023 · Highland, Ohio
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Apparent temperatures for various locations in and around the county exceeded 105 degrees.
August 24, 2023 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed over State Route 134.
August 24, 2023 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed over U.S. 50.
July 20, 2023 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed on W Main Street.
July 18, 2023 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few large tree limbs were downed in the Buford area.
April 5, 2023 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires were downed.
April 5, 2023 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal awning was blown off a house.
April 1, 2023 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto a road.
March 3, 2023 · Highland, Ohio
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…
March 3, 2023 · Highland, Ohio
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…
March 3, 2023 · Highland, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A house roof and garage were damaged off of Hizer Road. Some trees were also downed.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025252
2024120
2023162
2022150
2021112
2020340
2019270
2018190
2017303
2016240
2015240
2014222
2013300
2012250
2011190
2010131
2009130
2008150
2007120
200691
200590
2004130
2003130
2002140
200190
2000130
1999140
1998110
199780
1996160
199530
199460
199230
199120
199050
198940
198810
198621
198510
198420
198320
198230
198030
197811
197731
197430
197320
197011
196910
196820
196511
196111
196011
195911
195821