Champaign County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Champaign County, Ohio has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 70 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 26 hail reports with hail up to 1.25" and 41 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 Champaign 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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tents sustained wind damage at the Champaign County Fairgrounds. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE Urbana SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25", 1 tornado report
“EF1 tornado confirmed southeast of Urbana in Champaign County... Ohio. Maximum winds of 110 MPH. Damage to trees and a few homes. (ILN)”
“At 138 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Sidney to near Pleasant Hill to near New Madison, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.”
- Tornado Tornado 3 WSW Mutual SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 WNW Urbana SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 WNW Catawba SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 WNW URBANA SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 6 NW Urbana SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1118 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New California, moving southeast at 35 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...”
“At 259 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over North Lewisburg, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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 Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 923 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of Mechanicsburg, moving east at 35 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" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 245 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bellefontaine, moving southeast 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" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 755 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Belle Center to near Piqua to near Lewisburg, moving east at 40 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 925 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Mechanicsburg, moving east at 55 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" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 619 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Urbana to New California, moving southeast 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 Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“A couple branches fell on a house. Photo verified. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SSE Saint Paris SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 319 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Marysville to near Springfield, moving east at 45 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...”
“At 248 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Bellefontaine to near West Milton, 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... Springfield, Troy, Piqua, Bellefontaine, Urbana, Tipp City, New Carlisle, West Milton, Northridge, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1216 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Chippewa Park to West Milton, moving east at 55 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 Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 415 PM EDT, a rapidly developing thunderstorm was located over Urbana, moving east at 25 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...”
“At 1112 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles north of West Mansfield to near Urbana, moving east at 45 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Urbana SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 741 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Urbana, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Springfield, Marysville, Urbana, New Carlisle, Northridge, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 538 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Arlington to near Sidney, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.25"
“Quarter to half dollar size hail south of town. (ILN)”
“At 841 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Mechanicsburg, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 1.25" 1 S Urbana SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 121 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Urbana to near Beavercreek, moving east 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 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 Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Champaign 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 Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 642 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bellefontaine, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“At 327 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Sidney, moving northeast 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 Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 821 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Tipp City, moving northeast at 30 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... Dayton, Huber Heights, Troy, Vandalia, Tipp City, New Carlisle, St.”
- Hail 0.5" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 26, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1050 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Prospect to near North Lewisburg to near Enon, moving east at 60 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 940 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from New California to near Choctaw Lake to near Yellow Springs, moving southeast at 60 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 outdoor objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1029 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Lewisburg, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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 0.88" Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana 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 Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and west central Ohio. WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 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 Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. 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...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. 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...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 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.”
“Multiple trees down throughout the county. Time estimated from RADAR. (ILN)”
- Wind 50 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Urbana SPC verified report
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 Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 6 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.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 6 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 Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 708 AM EST, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Urbana to Fairborn, 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...”
“At 643 AM EST, showers were located along a line extending from 6 miles east of Troy to Trotwood, 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 Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Champaign 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 Champaign County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Champaign County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 70 severe weather events in Champaign 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 Champaign County recently?
Yes — 26 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" recorded.
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