Madison storm history
Storm events recorded in Madison, Ohio between 1950 and 2025.
417
Total events
15
Tornadoes
61
Hail
34
Floods
2
Deaths
$14.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
One person was killed when they were ejected from a passenger van during an accident that occurred on both the westbound and eastbound sides of interstate 70 near route 142. Six tractor trailers and at least 25 other vehicles were involved, and the freeway was closed for over 8 h…
A tractor trailer was blown over 2 miles south of Plain City. The trailer was blown onto a pickup truck, whose driver died in the accident.
Dense fog contributed to the crash of a county sheriff's van hauling prisoners and a TruGreen-Chemlawn truck. Fifteen people were injured, of which one injury was serious.
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 Weather Winter Weather
The observer northeast of London measured 4.9 inches of snow. A spotter located 5 miles east-northeast of Choctaw Lake measured 4 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer at the London Fish Hatchery measured 5 inches of snow, as did a spotter located 5 miles east-northeast of Choctaw Lake.
Flood Flood
High water was reported along several roads in London.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches were downed in the Choctaw Lake area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree limbs were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
In Plain City, 3 inches of snow was measured.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
North of London, 2 inches of snow was measured.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Mt. Sterling, 9 inches of snow was measured. Two CoCoRaHS observers around London both measured 6.5 inches, and lesser amounts fell in the northern sections of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn door was blown into a field.
High Wind High Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county. The London airport measured a gust to 44 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed near the intersection of U.S. Route 40 and State Route 56.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The tornado first touched down in Clark County at 0452EST, 5 miles south-southeast of Springfield. It moved east-northeast and crossed into Madison County at 0506EST, 2.3 miles west-southwest of Summerford. The tornado downed numerous trees and caused significant damage to severa…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado developed near State Route 665, east of London, and moved to the east-northeast. The tornado initially caused minor tree and structural damage, including a tipped over trailer. It then strengthened as it crossed Spring Valley Road and then across Glade Run Road, where…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Plain City, 6.7 inches of snow was measured. The CoCoRaHS observer north of London measured 4 inches. The highest amounts of snow were located along and north of I-70, with lesser amounts noted in the southern two-thirds of the county.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A landspout briefly touched down in the backyard of a residence and caused minor damage to an outbuilding and playground equipment.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed near the intersection of Junk Road and Yankeetown-Chenoweth Road.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
High Wind High Wind
The observation from KUYF measured a 58 mph gust of wind.
Flood Flood
High water was reported along several roads across the county.
High Wind High Wind
Numerous power outages were the result of trees and power lines being blown down across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer northeast of London measured 2.9 inches of snow, while a cooperative observer in London measured 2 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created dangerous conditions for persons traveling and those without sufficient shelter.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power poles were downed. Numerous power outages were reported in West Jefferson.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The roof of a house was damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed throughout Madison County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto U.S. 42.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
High Wind High Wind
Trees were blown down, particularly in the London area. A gust to 51 mph was measured at the Madison County airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The CoCoRaHS observer 4 miles southwest of Plain City measured an inch of snow.
Flood Flood
Numerous roads were closed throughout the county due to high water.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, 6 to 8 inches of snow fell across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in London measured a half inch of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The CoCoRaHS observer southwest of London measured 2.9 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A half inch of snow was reported near London.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a vehicle near the intersection of Spring Valley Road and State Route 665, leading to one injury.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 1 |
| 2019 | 19 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 13 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 8 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |