Vinton County, Ohio
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1974 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
6
Tornado reports
17
Hail reports
107
Floods since 1996
430
All events
0
Deaths
$6.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Vinton County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 6 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
EF0EF1EF2EF3EF4EF5Unrated
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.
Small streams in the western portion of the county flooded. Streams such as Pike Run, and the Middle Fork of Salt Creek damaged roads, homes and campers. One home was destroyed, 11 homes had major damage, and 42 others had minor damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down onto State Route 93 and Old State Route 75 near the Old Ford Garage and Old High School track.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was observed across a few roads in the area, with some culverts washed out. A couple of vehicles were stranded in high water near McArthur.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was observed on Route 683 in Clinton Township.
Flood Flood
High water was observed across several roads in northeast Vinton County, including State Route 677.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree brought down power lines onto Vandyke Road outside the community of Bolins Mills.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Flood Flood
Water was observed on road at State Route 56 and Huggins Road. State Route 328 was closed from State Route 93 to State Route 56 due to flooding from Racoon Creek.
Flood Flood
US 50 was closed in both directions due to flooding from N Locust Street to Powder Plant Road.
Flood Flood
High water was observed on State Route 93 near the Sheriffs Office.
Flood Flood
Flooding was observed at State Route 349 and Lake Alma Road, and State Route 160 was closed due to flooding between South Buffalo Street and State Route 324. During the afternoon of the 4th, a vehicle was observed in water up to the windows at the intersection of State Routes 160…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed tree was observed along Macedonia Road in Eagle Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A downed power line was observed near the intersection of Pretty Run Road and Garrett Ridge Road.
Flood Flood
In the Dundas township, flooding was observed at the intersection of State Route 683 and Buskirk Road.
Flood Flood
High water was observed on Poland and Richland Roads in the community of Ray.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Shiloh Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Near the town of Wilkesville, a tree was blown down on Newsom Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees and power lines in and around McArthur resulted in over two hundred homes to be without power.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was observed on one lane of State Route 683 near the intersection with Murphy Remy Road.
Flood Flood
High water was observed along US Highway 50 in Elk Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down and blocked the intersection of Bridge Road and Dugan Road near Wilkesville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Over two hundred homes were without power in the Creola township and other local areas as a result of nearby downed trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto Route 50.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Southwest of McArthur, a tree was blown down across South Spring Street.
Flood Flood
State Route 328 was closed from 1.3 miles beyond Airport Road to Creek Road near McArthur due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power outages due to tree and power line damage were observed in the Ratcliffburg area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees and power lines resulted in local power outages in the area of Hamden.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power lines were knocked down along Locust Grove Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple downed trees were observed in McArthur.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Church Street in Hamden.
Flood Flood
Portions of State Route 56 were closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Walnut Grove Road was impassable with several inches of water running across the roadway.
Flood Flood
State Route 160 South was closed from State Route 349 to Dye Road because of flooding.
Flood Flood
State Route 683 between State Route 93 and Bolar Road, State Route 671 between State Route 327 and US 50, and US 50 between Memory Lane and State Route 683 were closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
State Route 677 was closed from US 50 to Adleman Street due to flooding.
Flood Flood
State Route 356 was closed from US 50 to Robinette Ridge Road due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power line was blown down onto State Route 93 due to a fallen tree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at the intersection of Randerson Road and McKee Road near Ratcliffburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles and adjacent lines were blown down into the roadway near Eagle Mills.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 41 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 3 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 1 |
| 2019 | 12 | 1 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 1 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 19 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 23 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
Search your address
See every tornado that passed within 25 miles of a place in Vinton County, measured to its path.
We couldn’t get your location. Check that location access is allowed for this site, or type an address.