Butler County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Butler County, Ohio has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 63 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 20 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 42 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 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 Butler 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
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25", 1 tornado report
“EF1 tornado confirmed east of Okeana. Maximum winds of 90 MPH. Tree and structure damage was observed along the path of the tornado. (ILN)”
“At 619 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Williamsdale, moving southeast at 65 mph. Hazard: Winds gusts up to 35 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to outdoor objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Tornado Tornado 6 W Millville SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 6 W Millville SPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 255 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Hamilton, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”
“One tree downed on the 4900 block of Trenton Oxford Road. (ILN)”
- Hail 0.25" Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 E Oxford SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE Hamilton SPC verified report
Friday, July 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE South Middletown SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 710 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Lebanon to Reading to near Hidden Valley, 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 630 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near West Alexandria to Camden to 6 miles north of Brookville, moving east at 45 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 Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 4 SSE Trenton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 WSW Seven Mile SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 144 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bright, moving east at 40 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" Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"
“While current showers moving through the area are not severe, thunderstorms are expected to develop around 3 pm in the Columbiana and New Castle areas and move along the I-80 corridor into the Butler/Franklin areas around 4 pm and over to Clarion and Punxsutawney by 5 to 6 pm. Large hail up to quarter to half dollar size and damaging wind gusts are possible with these storms.”
- Hail 1" Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1228 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Vandalia to 6 miles southeast of Brookville, moving east at 80 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 Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“One tree downed along Millville-Oxford Road. Time estimated by radar. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SE Oxford SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 847 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Norwood, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch 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 658 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Oldenburg, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Oxford SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 737 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles east of Brookville to near Aurora, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 7:30 pm, National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a line of showers and thunderstorms across northwest Pennsylvania and northern Ohio, moving southeast at 35 mph. These storms will move across the area between 8:45 pm and 10:00 pm. Wind gusts from 40 to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.”
- Wind 50 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1245 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from West Alexandria to Oxford, 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 Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“AWOS station KMWO Middletown Hook Field. (ILN)”
“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 61 mph 1 NNE Middletown SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will be possible ahead of and along a cold front, through 8 pm. Southerly wind gusts will become westerly as the front passes. Driving may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Power outages from downed branches are possible.”
- Wind 50 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1056 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Liberty to 8 miles northeast of North Vernon, moving east at 45 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...”
“At 1023 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles north of Hagerstown to 9 miles southwest of Greensburg, moving east at 45 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming west southwest. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. 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 60 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
“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 65 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Localized higher gusts to 60 mph are possible in the highest elevations of the eastern part of the county. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to midnight EDT Friday Night.”
“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 60 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 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...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.”
- Wind 50 mph Butler 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 Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 19, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 940 PM EST, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Moraine to Four Bridges, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 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.”
“At 916 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located near Williamsdale, moving northeast at 40 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Butler County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, December 29, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 62 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 62 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“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" Butler County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Butler County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 63 severe weather events in Butler 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 Butler County recently?
Yes — 20 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
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