Union storm history
Storm events recorded in Union, Ohio between 1950 and 2025.
422
Total events
12
Tornadoes
65
Hail
58
Floods
2
Deaths
$8.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado moved into the northwest part of the county from Logan County, tracking northeast across rural areas. Nine homes were damaged, four of which were completely destroyed. Half a dozen barn and sheds were destroyed. A 400-foot metal hi-tension cellular tower was toppled a…
A tanker truck hauling 8,600 gallons of gasoline crashed into a car and three other commercial vehicles and exploded. Two people were killed and one injured. The accident occurred in fog that reduced visibility to near zero.
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 Weather Winter Weather
The cooperative observer 4 miles northwest of Raymond measured 3.5 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer northwest of Raymond measured 5.5 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer southwest of Marysville measured an inch of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large hardwood tree was downed. Additionally, a small barn sustained roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell on a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell onto a house on Bent Tree Drive.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Near Plain City, 3 inches of snow was reported. A ham radio operator west of Dublin measured 2.3 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Five miles southeast of West Mansfield, 1.5 inches of snow was measured.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer located 4 miles northwest of Raymond measured 1.4 inches of snow.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The weak tornado began on a property near Payne Road just west of Marysville, Ohio. The tornado toppled a small silo, several small to medium-sized trees, and caused minor damage to an older barn and a few roof shingles. Additional damage occurred to a large metal barn located ar…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Cunningham Arbela and Shertzer Roads were closed due to water from Rush Creek flowing across.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was rushing over the road with areas of ponding surrounding the road. The road was closed due to high water.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The tornado developed in far western Union County near Newton Perkins Road and strengthened as it moved east across Lunda and Morse Roads where it caused some roof damage to homes. The tornado quickly strengthened further and affected a number of homes along Evans Road as it cros…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
In Marysville, 7 inches of snow was measured. Additional reports from southeast of Marysville measured 6.1 inches, and 2 miles north of the city had 6 inches of snow. Lesser amounts were measured in the northern portions of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was downed.
Hail Hail
Flood Flood
High water was reported on roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large oak tree snapped and fell onto a house.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed and a sign was bent.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 6 miles east-northeast of Marysville measured 3.5 inches of snow, while a cooperative observer south of Marysville measured 2.8 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of snow, blowing snow, and bitter wind chills created dangerous conditions for persons traveling and those without sufficient shelter.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills fell below 25 below zero.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed between Richwood and Milford Center.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on properties along North Fork Indian Run.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Collins and Raymond Roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were downed throughout Union County, including in the Marysville area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large limbs were downed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer 4 miles northwest of Raymond measured 8 inches of snow. A public report from 3 miles north of Plain City had 6.3 inches of snow, and a social media post from Milford center showed 5.5 inches of accumulation. A public report from 3 miles west of Shawnee Hills had 0.1 …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 6 miles east-northeast of Marysville measured 3 inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were downed, primarily across the northern part of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed in the Plain City area.
Flood Flood
High water was reported on Graham-Jones Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 2 miles east-northeast of Marysville measured 4.5 inches of snow, as did a public report from 3 miles west-southwest of Shawnee Hills. The cooperative observer in Marysville measured 3.9 inches. Other observations 4 miles northwest of Raymond and 3 miles east of Some…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles were downed on Boundary Road.
High Wind High Wind
The mesonet in Marysville recorded a 56 mph gust. Several street signs, lights, and power poles were damaged.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The observer 4 miles northwest of Raymond reported 5.8 inches of snow. Just across the county line, a spotter located 7 miles west of Plain City measured 5.9 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer in Marysville measured 0.9 inches of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A post from northwest of Marysville showed that 6 inches of snow had fallen, while another in town indicated 5.3 inches of accumulation. A social media post from northwest of Raymond showed 5.4 inches of snow had fallen, while another from northwest of Dublin had 4 inches. A publ…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A post from north of Plain City showed that 3 inches of snow fell. The cooperative observer northwest of Raymond measured two tenths of an inch of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 4 miles northwest of Raymond measured 2.2 inches of snow. A cooperative observer in Marysville measured 1.8 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The observer 4 miles northwest of Raymond measured 2.2 inches of snow. A cooperative observer in Marysville measured 1.8 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Trees were blown down across the county due to the strong winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were downed near the intersection of Springdale and Lowe Roads. One tree fell onto a house and a barn was also blown over.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 25 | 0 |
| 2019 | 29 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 26 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12 | 1 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |