Pike County, Ohio
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
16
Tornado reports
36
Hail reports
83
Floods since 1996
418
All events
2
Deaths
$8.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Pike County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 16 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
The body of a man was found near his vehicle on Ohio Route 124, near the intersection of Ohio Route 772. The vehicle was found almost 700 feet inside signs placed in the roadway marking the road closed. Water inside the vehicle indicated that is had been at least half submerged i…
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. Wind 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.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The first evidence of tornadic damage occurred on Union Hill Road, about six tenths of a mile north of Appalachian Highway, where a few hardwood trees were snapped and multiple limbs were broken off of trees. The tornado then moved through a heavily forested area towards the inte…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Based on surrounding observations, up to 4 inches of snow fell along the Pike/Scioto County line, while it is estimated that the northern half of the county only received 2 to 3 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer 4 miles northeast of Waverly measured 6.4 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 4 miles northeast of Waverly measured 2.1 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The EMA in Beaver measured 5 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Based on surrounding observations, over 4 inches of snow fell in the western half of the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four and a half inches of snow was reported by the public in Piketon.
Flood Flood
Water was reported over State Route 220, near Waverly High School.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Bobo and Germany Roads near Big Beaver Creek.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on State Route 124 near State Route 772.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Chenoweth Fork Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Northeast of Waverly, 2.5 inches of snow was measured. South of Waverly, the cooperative observer measured 1.5 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 4 miles northeast of Waverly measured 2.8 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer in Waverly measured 6.5 inches of snow.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was flowing across Virginia Lane.
Flood Flood
The Lake White high pool flooded nearby homes and roads when the flood gate could not be opened due to a power outage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed across western Pike County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed outside of Waverly along State Route 104.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed at Lake White State Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed near the intersection of Grassy Fork Road and Houghland Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along State Route 104 near Jasper.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed along Carrs Run Road. Some power lines were also downed in the area.
High Wind High Wind
Southwest of Pike Lake, trees were uprooted and campers were flipped at a campground.
Flood Flood
Skidmore Hollow Road was closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
Carrs Run Road was closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
High water was reported along Red Bridge Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created adverse weather conditions for people traveling and those outside.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Camp Creek was out of its banks. Water was flowing across Camp Creek Road and entered a residence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in Cynthiana.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado initially touched down south of the Latham area along Dry Bone Road, State Route 124, and Grassy Fork Road. A path of enhanced tree damage from west of Dry Bone Road to east of Grassy Fork Road was indicative of a weak tornado. This corridor of damage was embedded wit…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A roof was blown off of a trailer.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed in the Waverly area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed in the Piketon area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Piketon area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Waverly area.
Flood Flood
High water was covering a roadway in the Pike Lake area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Waverly measured 3 inches of snow.
Flood Flood
Portions of State Route 124 were closed due to high water. A water rescue was needed for a stranded driver.
Flood Flood
State Route 124 was closed near Spicy Lane due to high water.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Two inches of snow and significant ice accumulation in excess of a quarter inch was reported north of Buchanan.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 1 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 24 | 2 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 19 | 1 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 22 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 2 |
| 2011 | 21 | 3 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 1 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
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