Mercer storm history
Storm events recorded in Mercer, Ohio between 1950 and 2025.
527
Total events
29
Tornadoes
72
Hail
104
Floods
3
Deaths
$52.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado appeared to have first touched down west of Celina, near the intersection of Township Line Road and Bunker Hill Road, where about half of a barn's metal roof was removed and strewn in a narrow path to the east-northeast. At least two other barns also lost nearly half …
Law enforcement initially observed a funnel cloud near the intersection of Main Street and Schunk Road in Celina. Just to the northeast of this report is where it appears the tornado first touched down, where multiple tree limbs were knocked down between Main Street and W Bank Ro…
This tornado developed in Delaware County, Indiana, near the town of Eaton and then moved across Blackford and Jay Counties in Indiana before crossing into Mercer County, Ohio at 1418EST near the intersection of St. Anthony Road and County Road 235 (see Storm data for Indiana, Ce…
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.
Major flooding continued across the northern part of the county, with more snadbaggin in Rockford. Forty additional homes were evacuated in and around Rockford. Numerous roads remained flooded and closed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, at least 6 inches of snow fell in the southern part of the county.
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A building had some roof damage.
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Numerous trees were downed.
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A few power poles and trees were downed in Montezuma.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
West of Montezuma, 3.2 inches of snow was measured.
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A tree fell on a home west of Celina.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The first known damage from this tornado was found on Siegrist Jutte Road, where a few trees were downed. The most significant damage occurred in two groves of trees south of State Route 219, between Wabash Road and Saint Peter Road. Sections of these trees included greater than …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado began in a field east of Harrison Road and south of Guadalupe Road. The tornado moved east-northeast and caused significant damage to trees and outbuildings. The tornado moved into Auglaize County, just south of Guadalupe Road, at 1925EST. The tornado continued to mov…
Tornado EFU Tornado
A weak landspout tornado was observed moving north in a field east of Burrville Road. The tornado caused no known damage.
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A box truck was blown over.
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A peaked metal roof was blown off of a hog building.
Flood Flood
A few roads were closed due to high water.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail caused minor damage to some homes.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado initially began at 1740EST over an open field in Adams County, Indiana, north of the intersection of East County Road 1200 South and South County Road 600 East and moved east toward the Indiana/Ohio State line. The tornado entered Mercer County, Ohio, at 1745EST, alon…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado initially began in the city of Celina, a couple of blocks east of North Main Street, along East Anthony Street. A few houses received light damage to roofs and a few trees were knocked down. Additional light tree debris was noted along East Anthony Street toward Colle…
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A tree fell onto a house along State Route 118.
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A few trees were downed at a property on Frahm Pike.
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Power lines were downed on Siegrist-Jutte Road between St. Peter and Burville Roads.
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A tree was downed along Fountain Avenue.
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A few trees were downed.
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A tree was downed on North Main Street in Rockford.
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A small shed was blown across Oregon Road near the state line.
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Several animal barns were damaged near Park Road and Fort Recovery.
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A tree and power pole were downed along Park Road near State Route 49.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado first touched down near Indian Trail Road and State Route 716. The tornado tracked east-northeast and crossed into Auglaize County near the intersection of State Route 364 and Minster Egypt Pike at 2348EST. The tornado continued northeast into Auglaize County before l…
Flood Flood
High water was reported at the intersection of Philothea and Wessel Roads.
Flood Flood
High water was reported at the intersection of Hellwarth and Mud Pike Roads.
High Wind High Wind
Power lines, poles, and trees were blown down west of Coldwater, closing Ohio Route 219.
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.
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Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.
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A tree was downed on Indian Trail Road.
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A pole was downed on Purdy Road.
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Roof damage occurred to a house on South Wayne Street.
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A power pole was downed on Neptune Mendon Road.
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A tree was downed near the intersection of State Route 707 and Now Road.
Flood Flood
Street flooding was reported at the intersection of Wayne Street and North Mill Street.
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A power pole was downed on Gause Road between St. Anthony and Kuhn Roads.
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Trees were blown across roadways.
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A tree was downed into the intersection of Grauberger and Rockford West Roads.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 5 |
| 2023 | 13 | 1 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 |
| 2020 | 20 | 0 |
| 2019 | 32 | 1 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 25 | 3 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 38 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 17 | 1 |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 2 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 1 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 2 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 42 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 1 |
| 1992 | 7 | 2 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 | 8 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |