August 15, 2026 -- Tornadoes

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August 15, 2026
Tornadoes

A small supercell developed in Miami County, Ohio, moving east into Champaign County, Ohio. This storm produced weak tornadoes.

Additional details on the tornadoes will be released when available.

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1013 AM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...UPDATE ON STORM DAMAGE FROM THE PAST WEEK...

...AUGUST 15-16 EVENTS...

1) Based on video evidence, a tornado has been confirmed north of
Fletcher in Miami County, Ohio, on the evening of August 15.
Additional details are pending.

2) Based on video evidence and damage reports, a tornado has been
confirmed north of St. Paris in Champaign County, Ohio, on the
evening of August 15. Additional details are pending.

Additional damage reports are being assessed from storms that
occurred on August 15 and August 16.

&&

Thanks to our EMA partners, media partners, spotters and amateur
radio operators for their storm reports. Additional information
will be provided later this week as available.

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