Muskingum storm history
Storm events recorded in Muskingum, Ohio between 1950 and 2025.
626
Total events
25
Tornadoes
112
Hail
82
Floods
3
Deaths
$23.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A 60 year old man was struck and killed by lightning while standing under a tree.
One woman was killed and another man injured when the barn they were in collapsed due to the straight line winds. They were checking on their animals when the barn collapsed. The man was able to escape. The woman was not.
A strong tornado occurred during the overnight hours of June 6th in a strengthening convective cell as it descended on the west side of Frazeysburg in a cornfield. The tornado then knocked over a phone pole before removing the second story of a home on W 3rd Street and caused one…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 4 to 6 inches in general was reported across the county with the highest total of 6.3 inches near Norwich.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on to a home.
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Trees down and power outages were reported in Dresden.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Local 911 center reported flooding on Millers Lane near Duncan Falls. Emergency manager also reported flooding on State Route 60.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on State Route 60 between Zanesville and Dresden.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Near the Muskingum County Speedway, water was flowing over the road.
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Flooding was reported on Fairview Road near the Green Valley Golf Course, with a culvert uplifted.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
At the intersection of National Road and Timber Run Road, water was reported on the road, with a water rescue needed.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on to Cutler Lake Road.
Hail Hail
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A tree was blown down on Ridge Road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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Multiple trees and wires were reported down along Dresden Road.
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A 180 year old oak tree was blown down along Main Street in Trinway.
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Numerous trees were reported down across the county, including a large tree that fell into a house.
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Trees reported down along Ferrell Road.
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Limbs were reported down.
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Tress snapped along with structural damage in the area.
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Multiple trees down along Lookout Road.
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One tree fell onto a house.
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A tree was reported to have fallen onto a car and partially onto a house roof.
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A large number of trees were down along side of I-70.
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Downed trees and power lines were reported in the area.
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Trees and power poles were downed in the southern part of the county, especially in the Roseville area.
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Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The coldest conditions were noted during the morning of the 22nd. Wind chill values as low as -16F were recorded.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Blue Rock recorded a total of 3.8 inches, with 3.5 near Concord and 3 inches near Norwich and Philo.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A total of 2.5 to 4.5 inches of snow was observed, with the high total at Fultonham.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions continued through the month of December with precipitation continuing to run below average, with only minor improvements over central Ohio.
Drought Drought
Exceptional Drought continued through the November 26th Drought Monitor update, where it was finally improved to Extreme Drought conditions.
Drought Drought
D3 and D4 conditions continued through the county during the month of October.
Drought Drought
Extreme Drought (D3) persisted through much of the month, with some expansion to Exceptional Drought conditions.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) continued through the start of August with further deterioration to Extreme Drought (D3) for portions of the county by August 20th.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions were designated by the Drought Monitor on July 16th and continued through the remainder of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell on to a house, causing structural damage.
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A tree was blown down on to Hoover Avenue.
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A tree was reported to be down on Kopchak Road.
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A tree was blown down on to Fulton Street.
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A tree was knocked down on to power lines on Lewis Road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | 0 |
| 2024 | 51 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 35 | 0 |
| 2021 | 28 | 1 |
| 2020 | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 3 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 | 37 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 19 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 29 | 2 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 1 |
| 1985 | 5 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 7 | 3 |
| 1980 | 10 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 5 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 4 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 2 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |