Scioto County, Ohio
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1965 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
15
Tornado reports
95
Hail reports
168
Floods since 1996
708
All events
12
Deaths
$26.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Scioto County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 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.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Flooding that was caused by heavy rains on May 10th continued into the day on May 12th. A man wading through chest deep water along Pine Creek in southeast Scioto County Ohio was pulled under around 1000 on May 12, 2011. His body was recovered during the early afternoon of May 12…
A woman was killed by a falling tree while she was camping at the Shawnee State Forest.
Multiple homes were flooded in the area due to heavy rainfall. Two homes were destroyed, two homes sustained major damage, and several homes received minor damage. In addition, there were multiple water rescues. There was one fatality during the event. The fatality was a female w…
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Minford area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rushing water was observed around a residential home, flowing over the driveway. A nearby culvert was partially washed out.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rarden Creek came out of its banks and flowed over Main Street, just west of Rarden.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A report from 7 miles south of Beaver showed that 3 inches of snow fell. In Wheelersburg, 2.5 inches was measured.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A spotter located 2 miles east of Wheelersburg measured 5 inches of snow. Another spotter 7 miles south of Beaver measured 4.5 inches, with yet another in Portsmouth measuring 4 inches of accumulation.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Lucasville, 5 inches of snow was reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A public report from 2 miles west-southwest of South Webster indicated that 3 inches of snow fell, as did another public report from 7 miles south of Beaver. Based on surrounding observations, it is estimated that over 4 inches of snow was common over the western half of the coun…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer in Rosemount measured 3.8 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A report of 4.2 inches of snow came from Lucasville. A public report of 4 inches came from 2 miles south of Webster, and another public report of 3.5 inches came from 7 miles north of Sciotodale.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed on U.S. 52 near Buena Vista.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were downed, including one that fell onto a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed in West Portsmouth.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed in the McDermott area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed in the McDermott area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were downed in the Rosemount area.
Hail Hail
Hail caused some minor siding damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in Franklin Furnace.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State Route 139 was closed at White Gravel-McDaniel Road due to fast moving water over the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A slab bridge was partially washed away along Upper Twin Creek-Rocky Fork Road.
Flood Flood
State Route 140 was closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
State Route 104 was closed from State Route 73 to near Rushtown due to high water.
Flood Flood
The southbound lane of U.S. 52 East was closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
Lakeview Avenue was closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
State Route 73 was closed due to high water near Rarden.
Flood Flood
State Route 125 was closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
State Route 348 was closed due to high water.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Hazelbaker Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
East of Lucasville, an inch of snow had fallen.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer west of Sciotodale measured 2 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Eight inches of snow was reported in Lucasville. The cooperative observer west of Sciotodale measured 6 inches.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was flowing across Neff Bratton Road near Bennett School House Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
One to two feet of water was rushing along Lakeview Avenue with some structures inundated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several inches of water were rushing over Rose Avenue and Rosemount Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several vehicles were stranded in high water on High Street. Water was also approaching the lower floors of nearby homes.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several inches of water were flowing over Kinneys Lane.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was up to car windows near the intersection of Grandview Avenue and 23rd Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was up to car windows at the intersection of Shawnee Road and 25th Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was flowing along McNamer Brown Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Shawnee State University parking lot was flooded with 3 to 4 feet of water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
U.S. Route 52 was flooded with 6 to 8 inches of water.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 24 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 20 | 0 |
| 2020 | 25 | 0 |
| 2019 | 44 | 0 |
| 2018 | 36 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 30 | 0 |
| 2015 | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 | 34 | 1 |
| 2013 | 29 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 2 |
| 2011 | 50 | 0 |
| 2010 | 23 | 0 |
| 2009 | 18 | 0 |
| 2008 | 24 | 0 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 1 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 20 | 1 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 34 | 2 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 4 | 2 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
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