Straight Line Winds in Highland County, Ohio

Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. 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