Pickaway storm history
Storm events recorded in Pickaway, Ohio between 1950 and 2025.
498
Total events
27
Tornadoes
66
Hail
91
Floods
0
Deaths
$20.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado touched down west of Circleville, pulling a small shed off of its foundation and destroying a section of a construction building. after this, the tornado lifted and then touched down in a more developed area in town. It destroyed a building housing two businesses and ri…
The beginning of the tornado-related damage was observed on State Route 56, just west of the Salt Creek Elementary School. A property along this stretch of road sustained extensive roof damage in which nearly the entire roof was removed from the structure. Significant debris scat…
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
The observer 3 miles west of South Bloomfield measured 6.5 inches of snow, while another observer 2 miles northeast of Circleville measured 5 inches. A public report from Ashville relayed a measurement of 5.3 inches of accumulation.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer 5 miles west of Ashville measured 5 inches of snow. Another 4 miles southeast of Orient measured 4 inches, as did a spotter south of Tarlton.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer northwest of Circleville measured an inch of snow.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over portions of North Street with multiple residential driveways flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of Winchester Southern Road was washed out.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Watt Street was reported to have water flowing across it.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over State Route 56 and Hayesville Road, causing the intersection to be closed by law enforcement.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Sisk Road.
Flood Flood
Tarlton Adelphi Road was closed due to high standing water.
Flood Flood
Island Road was closed due to high standing water.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over Edwards Road.
Flood Flood
A portion of the Kroger Parking lot flooded along Hargus Creek.
Flood Flood
Standing water was reported over State Route 180, just west of Laurelville and Salt Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell onto the southbound lane of U.S. Route 23.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed throughout the county.
Flood Flood
High water was reported near the intersection of Welch and Lane Roads.
Flood Flood
High water was reported near the intersection of State Route 762 and Coontz Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was rushing over Pontious Lane. Several vehicles were inundated by the water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was rushing over the 2000 block of North Court Street and a portion of the road was washed away.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on several roads in Circleville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and power lines were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees and power poles were downed along South Church Street.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 3 miles west of South Bloomfield measured 3.3 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer located 3 miles west of South Bloomfield measured 9 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed over Saint Paul Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Julian Road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
High water was reported on several roads in the northern portions of Pickaway County.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The first known damage from this tornado occurred south of Carson Road, where several trees were damaged and some of the debris was blown onto southbound Interstate 71. Additional damage was found further east on Carson Road, where roof damage occurred to some homes and a stand o…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few power poles were downed along State Route 104.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A semi trailer was flipped over on U.S. Route 23 near Picway Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A six inch diameter tree was downed.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado began south of Darby Creek Road in the Fox Lair Farms neighborhood where two single-wide manufactured homes were flipped on their sides. Minor damage continued through the neighborhood before the tornado crossed Darby Creek Road, damaging a single property. On this pr…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 5 miles west of Ashville measured a half inch of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A spotter two miles north of Circleville measured 3.5 inches of snow. A public report from Circleville indicated that 2 inches had fallen there.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 18 | 1 |
| 2021 | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 41 | 2 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 19 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 1 |
| 2010 | 16 | 2 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 3 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 1 |
| 2000 | 16 | 1 |
| 1999 | 11 | 1 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 17 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 1 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 2 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |