Hocking storm history
Storm events recorded in Hocking, Ohio between 1950 and 2025.
449
Total events
6
Tornadoes
38
Hail
114
Floods
1
Deaths
$8.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Hocking Hills State Park reported that a tree fell onto a hiker in Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve. The cause was estimated to be hillside instability due to several days of moderate to heavy rainfall.
Ten people were injured, one seriously, from a lightning bolt that struck the outdoor pavillion they were standing under. All ten people survived.
The tornado initially touched down about 50 yards west of Union Road/Township Highway 145, where extensive and somewhat severe tree damage was observed at multiple points. More significant structural damage was observed at a home on Wolfe Road, where the second level was complete…
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.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A report of 4 inches of snow was relayed to the office from 4 miles west of Murray City. Spotters in Logan and 5 miles east of Logan measured 3.5 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, over 4 inches of snow fell in the northwest half of the county.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rushing water was reported along the 9000 block of Bear Run Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported to be flowing across Opossum Hollow Road near the intersection with State Route 374.
Flood Flood
State Route 56 was covered by slow rising standing water.
Flood Flood
Carbon Hill Buchtel Road and Harris Road both flooded along Monday Creek.
Flood Flood
Standing water surrounded the outbuildings between Salt Creek and Victory Drive.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over the road in the 12000 block region of Big Pine Road.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over Geiger Road near State Route 93.
Flood Flood
Overland flooding was reported outside of Laurelville with standing water covering fields.
Flood Flood
Standing high water was reported across Big Pine Road near State Route 56 southeast of Laurelville.
Flood Flood
High water was reported near Dawley New Pittsburgh Road and State Route 278.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed along Harris and Carbon Hill Buchtel Roads.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of Grin Hollow Road was washed out.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed near the intersection of Clear Creek and Starner Roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed near the intersection of at Voris and Bauer Roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell across a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed along Stagecoach Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed along Carbon Hill Buchtel Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto a home, causing damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over the intersection of Haydenville Road and Wandling Road.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over the intersection of State Route 278 and State Route 595.
Flood Flood
High water was reported near the intersection of Tick Ridge Road and State Route 56.
Flood Flood
Water was reported over State Route 278.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed over the road at the intersection of Keifel Road and Big Pine Road.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on several roads across the county, including State Routes 93 and 595.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer southeast of Logan measured 2.4 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Eight miles south-southwest of Logan, 10 inches of snow was recorded.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado began to the east of Laurelville, near the intersection of State Routes 180 and 374. Just to the east of this intersection, several large tree limbs were knocked down and the roof of an outbuilding was lifted off. External metal walls were also removed from the outbui…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto Dupler Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto Lake Logan Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed across southern Hocking County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Logan measured 2.3 inches of snow. A public report from northeast of Laurelville had 1.6 inches of accumulation.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Logan measured 2.3 inches of snow. The cooperative observer northeast of Laurelville measured 1.6 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were downed in the Rockbridge area.
Flood Flood
Several roads were closed due to high water across southern portions of the county.
Flood Flood
High water was reported along State Route 56 near South Bloomingville.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 | 1 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 31 | 1 |
| 2018 | 25 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 1 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |