Straight Line Winds in Highland County, Ohio

Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible in the Northern and Central Plains and New Mexico; Dangerous Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorms, capable of producing damaging winds and isolated large hail, and heavy rainfall are possible across the northern and central Plains. Monsoonal thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding across New Mexico. Dangerous, long duration heat will continue over much of the central and eastern U.S. Read More >

Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 756 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017 ...STRAIGHT LINE WINDS SURVEYED IN SOUTHWESTERN HIGHLAND COUNTY OHIO... The National Weather Service in Wilmington Ohio has completed a storm damage survey in southwestern Highland County in Ohio. The survey is in relation to severe thunderstorms that moved through the area during the evening of April 5 2017. Damage was observed at several locations near Buford in southwestern Highland County. At a farm property on New Market Road, a collection of grain bins was heavily damaged, with one bin pulled down completely. At a residence on Beltz Road, a trailer was completely destroyed by high winds. Wind speeds at these locations were estimated to be 80 to 90 MPH. Along Hereford Road, a storage garage was destroyed by the winds. On Beltz Road, a propane tank was upended, and a large limb was blown on a house. At other locations in the Buford area, a few trees were downed, with limbs downed in many locations. In general, most of southwestern Highland County is estimated to have received winds of 60 to 70 MPH. Damage in this area is estimated to have occurred between 710 PM and 718 PM. $$ HAYDU/HATZOS