Ross County, Ohio
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
16
Tornado reports
89
Hail reports
118
Floods since 1996
590
All events
4
Deaths
$17.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Ross 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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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.
Trego Creek was running high due to recent heavy rains. An 8 year old boy drowned after being swept away in the creek. M8IW.
An inmate in the yard at the Chillicothe Correctional Institute was struck and killed by lightning. Five others were injured by the lightning strike.
Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. A gust to 62 mph was recorded in Chillicothe. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines, to significant crop losses and structural damage.
Heavy rainfall for most of the afternoon hours caused widespread flooding across the county. Thirty six roads were closed across the county. Several culverts were washed away across the county. Three people were rescued from high water on Buckskin Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed in Tar Hollow State Forest. Some trees had only the top portion of the tree damaged while other trees were completely downed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of Francis Lane was washed out by rushing water, with parts of the roadway washed away.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
The Chillicothe RAWS (CHEO1) measured a gust to 56 mph. The AWOS at the Ross County Airport (KRZT) measured a gust of 53 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report from Kingston showed that 3 inches of snow had accumulated.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer 4 miles south of Kingston measured 7.5 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report from Chillicothe came in with 2.7 inches of snow. The CoCoRaHS observer 4 miles northwest of North Fork Village measured 1.8 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer south of Kingston measured 7 inches of snow, as did a report from the public located 6 miles south of Chillicothe. A spotter near North Fork Village measured 6.5 inches of snow, and a public report from Frankfort.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Observers 6 miles northwest and 7 miles northeast of Chillicothe both measured 4 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An inch of snow was measured 4 miles northwest of North Fork.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed on Blackwater Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed at Crouse Chapel Road and State Route 159.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Little Creek Road between Frankfort and State Route 28 was closed due to rushing water over the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A culvert along McDonald Hill Road was washed out.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Homes along Little Creek Road were evacuated due to high water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Thornton-Sprung Road at Walnut Creek Road was flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Anderson Station Road near Maple Grove Road was washed out.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The bridge on Maple Grove Road was closed due to flood debris piling up under and along the bridge.
Flood Flood
Crawford Road was closed due to high standing water.
Flood Flood
Yoctangee Park was flooded with high standing water.
Flood Flood
Maple Grove Prairie and Dog Park was flooded by high standing water.
Flood Flood
U.S. Route 35 had standing water covering a portion of the roadway. Banks were full on both sides of the highway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several inches of water were flowing across Westfall and Bush Mill Roads near State Route 207.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported along Marietta and Thornton Roads.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was rushing over Walnut Creek Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flowing water was approaching the lowest level of a home.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Dry Run Road south of Graves Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Oak Lane.
Flood Flood
About a half foot of standing water was reported on State Route 41 north of Lower Twin Road.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over Spargursville Nipgen Road.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over Rozelle Creek Road.
Flood Flood
High water was reported over Old State Route 35 just south of Chillicothe.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were uprooted south of Chillicothe. A few homes also had shingle damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Near Chillicothe, 2.4 inches of snow was measured.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 4 miles south of Kingston measured 2 inches of snow, while a spotter 6 miles south of Chillicothe measured 1.8 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A spotter in Chillicothe measured 0.10 inches of ice accumulation from freezing rain and freezing drizzle.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 4 miles northwest of North Fork measured 2 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A foot of snow was reported in Bainbridge.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 37 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | 27 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 3 |
| 2020 | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 | 41 | 0 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 23 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 21 | 0 |
| 2011 | 36 | 0 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 2 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 1 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 1 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 1 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 11 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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