Preble County, Ohio
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
17
Tornado reports
61
Hail reports
76
Floods since 1996
513
All events
3
Deaths
$37.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Preble County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 17 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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Year by year
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.
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. A husband and wife were killed by a …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on East Consolidated Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on State Route 35, near Rebecca Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A metal roof was blown off of a large outbuilding.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over State Route 726, near Shurley Road.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over Lexington Salem Road near the county line.
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported south of State Route 503 and West Elkin-Gifford Road.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
In Eaton, a CWOP measured a gust of 51 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Eaton, 14 inches of snow was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles were downed along Monroe Central Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles were downed along U.S. 127.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer north of Eaton measured 3.7 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report from West Manchester came in with 5 inches of snow. The CoCoRaHS observer north of Eaton measured 3.7 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Over 15 trees were downed along Greenbush and West Elkton Gifford Roads. Several power lines were also downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few power poles were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed at the 1700 block of New Market Banta Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A pole was snapped and a tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
In Eaton, 4.3 inches of snow was measured.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Eaton, the CoCoRaHS observer measured 4.9 inches of snow. Surrounding observations indicate that 6 to 9 inches fell near or along the county border.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer north of Eaton measured 2.2 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A weak tornado began in a field south of U.S. Route 35, between Eaton and West Alexandria. The tornado caused minor damage to a barn and house along U.S. Route 35 before it continued into a field to the northeast and dissipated. Additional minor damage to trees and lawn furniture…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed along Dillman Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Dillman Road was closed due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power poles were downed. A barn also lost some roofing material on the northwest corner of U.S. Route 35 and Preble County Line Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few large branches were downed on Greenbush Road.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on New Paris-Hillsboro Road and State Route 121.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A pole was downed on North Liberty Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn was damaged along with some minor roof damage to a house.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
In New Paris, 5 inches of snow had accumulated. Two other reports from Eaton had 4.2 and 3.8 inches. The CoCoRaHS observer in Eaton measured 4.1 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed near the intersection of State Route 127 and Consolidated Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed between Morning Sun and College Corner.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed near the intersection of Schul Road and State Route 122.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in Hueston Woods.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and several large limbs were downed near Lake Lakengren.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed across the central portions of Preble County, including a few that fell onto houses.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A portion of a barn roof was blown onto State Route 122 between Eaton and Gratis.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A barn was blown across the road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 | 14 | 1 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 | 23 | 3 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 1 |
| 2015 | 26 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 19 | 0 |
| 2011 | 20 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 1 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 1 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 23 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 17 | 1 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 8 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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