Brown County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Brown County, Ohio has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 51 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 23 hail reports with hail up to 0.75" and 25 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Last 30 days in Brown County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph, 2 tornado reports
“EF1 tornado with maximum estimated winds of 100 mph southwest of Winchester. Path length 7.1 miles. Path width 350 yards. (ILN)”
“EF0 tornado confirmed northwest of Buford in Brown and Highland counties in Ohio. Maximum winds of 80 MPH. Damage to a barn... shingle damage to a house... and tree dam (ILN)”
- Tornado Tornado 4 WNW Winchester SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 5 SSE Fayetteville SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 W Mount Orab SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Sardinia SPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 308 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Batavia, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
“At 431 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Ripley, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, August 6, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“One large healthy tree limb downed at a property on Weber-Kelch Road. (ILN)”
“Several large trees and tree limbs downed at a property on Black Oak Road. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 4 S Sardinia SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 W Fayetteville SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 740 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Sabina to Mount Orab, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 736 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Batavia to Crittenden, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph, 1 tornado report
“A tornado occurred just east of Feesburg during the mid afternoon of July 21. Damage was first observed along State Route 505 where multiple pieces of a roof were blown (ILN)”
“At 405 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Higginsport, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Georgetown, Decatur, Russellville, Hamersville, Higginsport, Redoak, Feesburg, and Lake Waynoka. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.”
- Tornado Tornado 2 S Hamersville SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 S Hamersville SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 819 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Springboro to near New Richmond, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 345 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Bethel, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds gusts up to 35 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 930 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Claryville, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, penny size hail, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 820 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Falmouth, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Wind gusts of 35 to 50 MPH will be possible over the next few hours. These winds will occur separately from any thunderstorms. Winds of this magnitude may damage small tree limbs and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 428 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Richmond, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 211 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bethel, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1210 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Florence to near New Castle, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1140 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Camp Dennison, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1149 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of Brooksville, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming west southwest. WHERE...In Kentucky, Bracken, Mason, and Robertson Counties. In Ohio, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Pickaway, Highland, and Brown Counties. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Kentucky, Bracken, Mason, and Robertson Counties. In Ohio, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Pickaway, Highland, and Brown Counties. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“At 534 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Washington, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 657 PM EST, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Hillsboro to near Dry Ridge, moving east at 75 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
“At 615 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located over Dayton, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, September 22, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple trees down on US52 between Higginsport and Ripley. Time estimated from RADAR. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 4 WNW Ripley SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Brown County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 51 severe weather events in Brown County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Brown County recently?
Yes — 23 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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