Guernsey County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Guernsey County, Ohio has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 27 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 5 hail reports with hail up to 1.75" and 21 high-wind reports with gusts up to 62 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Guernsey 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
1 SPC verified storm report
“Power lines down. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown Old Washington SPC verified report
Thursday, June 25, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"
“Thunderstorms are expected to develop over central Ohio between 3 and 4 pm this afternoon and then move into east central Ohio by 5 to 7 pm. Large hail up to quarter to ping pong size and damaging wind gusts are possible with these storms. An isolated tornado can't be ruled out along with brief torrential downpours.”
“Report of tree down near intersection of Savage Road and Claysville Road. Time estimated based on radar. (PBZ)”
- Hail 1" Guernsey County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" 3 SW Cambridge SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 WSW Cambridge SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from 4 NE Antrim. Multiple trees down near Londonderry. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 4 NE Antrim SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Boat capsized on Senecaville Lake. (PBZ)”
“Trees down on Glenn Highway and Savage Road. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 ESE Senecaville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 WSW Cambridge SPC verified report
Sunday, March 22, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
“Public reported with picture via social media. (PBZ)”
“Public reported with picture via social media. Time estimated based off radar. (PBZ)”
- Hail 1.75" Salesville SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Cambridge SPC verified report
Saturday, March 21, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"
“Social media report of half dollar sized hail just south of the Tusc County line. Time estimated from radar and report. (PBZ)”
“Several trees uprooted in backyard. (PBZ)”
- Hail 1.25" 3 N Kimbolton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 W Old Washington SPC verified report
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 Guernsey 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 expected. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 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...Southwest winds 20 to 30 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...From midnight tonight to 11 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 Guernsey County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Guernsey County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Coshocton, Guernsey, Muskingum, Noble, and Tuscarawas Counties. WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. 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 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Coshocton, Guernsey, Muskingum, Noble, and Tuscarawas Counties. WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. 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 Guernsey County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Guernsey County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Guernsey County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Guernsey County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. 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. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Guernsey County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Guernsey County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Guernsey 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 Guernsey County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Guernsey County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 27 severe weather events in Guernsey 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 Guernsey County recently?
Yes — 5 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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