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Tornado Warning 15, NWS Wilmington, OH
NWS Wilmington, OH issued this tornado warning at Jun 18, 2026, 12:10 AM EDT for Dearborn County, Ohio County, Switzerland County, Indiana; Boone County, Gallatin County, Kenton County, Kentucky. It was in force for 37 min. 8 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 18, 2026, 12:10 AM EDT (04:10 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 18, 2026, 12:47 AM EDT
- In force
- 37 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Dearborn County, IN, Ohio County, IN, Switzerland County, IN, Boone County, KY, Gallatin County, KY, Kenton County, KY
The radar
The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 12:34 AM EDT | TORNADO | 3 Sse Burlington, KY | An EF-1 Tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service starting in Boone County and ending in Kenton County, Kentucky. The tornado occurred in the early morning hours of June 18, 2026. The peak winds with this tornado were estimated to be around 100 mph |
| Jun 18, 12:37 AM EDT | TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 Se Hebron, KY | ASOS station KCVG Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. |
| Jun 18, 12:39 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ssw Florence, KY | Damage to the siding on a commercial building was reported. |
| Jun 18, 12:40 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Florence, KY | A roof sustained damage. Tornado possible. |
| Jun 18, 12:40 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Florence, KY | A roof sustained damage. Tornado Possible. |
| Jun 18, 12:40 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wsw Florence, KY | A large tree was downed and struck an apartment building, causing moderate structural damage. Tornado possible. |
| Jun 18, 12:41 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 S Florence, KY | Multiple trees downed along with several large tree limbs. Tornado possible. |
| Jun 18, 12:42 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 S Florence, KY | A tree was downed onto a residential home. Tornado possible. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this tornado warning; the first came 24 minutes after it went out.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 10:13 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 4.2 hours before the alert went out and 99 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 136 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -23 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1205 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 78 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 427 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 684 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 3.4
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS51 KILN 180410
TORILN
INC029-115-155-KYC015-077-117-180500-
/O.NEW.KILN.TO.W.0015.260618T0410Z-260618T0500Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1210 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Ohio County in southeastern Indiana...
Southeastern Dearborn County in southeastern Indiana...
Northeastern Switzerland County in southeastern Indiana...
Southern Kenton County in northern Kentucky...
Boone County in northern Kentucky...
Eastern Gallatin County in northern Kentucky...
* Until 100 AM EDT.
* At 1210 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Dillsboro, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Florence, Independence, Erlanger, Edgewood, Elsmere, Aurora,
Walton, Crestview Hills, Rising Sun, Oakbrook, Burlington, Union,
Crittenden, French, Hartford, Patriot, Aberdeen, Richwood, and Big
Bone Lick.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 71 and 77.
I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 167 and 185.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3907 8495 3904 8458 3890 8453 3879 8457
3880 8461 3880 8464 3886 8502
TIME...MOT...LOC 0410Z 281DEG 34KT 3899 8503
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Hatzos4 follow-up statements
829
WWUS51 KILN 180424
SVSILN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1224 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
INC029-155-KYC077-180434-
/O.CAN.KILN.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260618T0500Z/
Dearborn IN-Switzerland IN-Gallatin KY-
1224 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN DEARBORN...NORTHEASTERN
SWITZERLAND AND EASTERN GALLATIN COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM EDT for southeastern
Indiana...and northern Kentucky.
&&
LAT...LON 3902 8491 3901 8490 3903 8488 3905 8490
3906 8489 3904 8458 3890 8453 3885 8455
3884 8461 3887 8478 3889 8480 3890 8482
3895 8489 3900 8491
TIME...MOT...LOC 0424Z 281DEG 34KT 3896 8486
$$
INC115-KYC015-117-180500-
/O.CON.KILN.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260618T0500Z/
Ohio IN-Kenton KY-Boone KY-
1224 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM EDT FOR OHIO...
SOUTHERN KENTON AND BOONE COUNTIES...
At 1224 AM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Rising Sun,
moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. Radar shows tornado debris in the
air.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Florence, Independence, Erlanger, Edgewood, Elsmere, Aurora, Walton,
Crestview Hills, Rising Sun, Oakbrook, Burlington, Union, French,
Richwood, Bank Lick, Belleview, Big Bone Lick, Waterloo, Ricedale,
and Petersburg.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 74 and 77.
I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 171 and 185.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3902 8491 3901 8490 3903 8488 3905 8490
3906 8489 3904 8458 3890 8453 3885 8455
3884 8461 3887 8478 3889 8480 3890 8482
3895 8489 3900 8491
TIME...MOT...LOC 0424Z 281DEG 34KT 3896 8486
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Hatzos380
WWUS51 KILN 180430
SVSILN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1230 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
INC115-180439-
/O.CAN.KILN.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260618T0500Z/
Ohio IN-
1230 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR OHIO COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM EDT for southeastern
Indiana...and northern Kentucky.
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8481 3904 8458 3890 8453 3887 8454
3887 8461 3890 8477 3891 8480 3899 8484
TIME...MOT...LOC 0429Z 268DEG 38KT 3899 8478
$$
KYC015-117-180500-
/O.CON.KILN.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260618T0500Z/
Kenton KY-Boone KY-
1230 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM EDT FOR CENTRAL
KENTON AND CENTRAL BOONE COUNTIES...
At 1229 AM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 5 miles west of
Burlington, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. Radar shows tornado debris in the
air.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Florence, Independence, Erlanger, Edgewood, Elsmere, Walton,
Crestview Hills, Oakbrook, Burlington, Union, Richwood, Bank Lick,
Belleview, Waterloo, Ricedale, Hueys Corners, Atwood, and Hebron.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-71 in Kentucky near mile marker 77.
I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 173 and 185.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3905 8481 3904 8458 3890 8453 3887 8454
3887 8461 3890 8477 3891 8480 3899 8484
TIME...MOT...LOC 0429Z 268DEG 38KT 3899 8478
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Hatzos022
WWUS51 KILN 180435
SVSILN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1235 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
KYC015-117-180500-
/O.CON.KILN.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260618T0500Z/
Kenton KY-Boone KY-
1235 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM EDT FOR CENTRAL
KENTON AND CENTRAL BOONE COUNTIES...
At 1235 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Oakbrook, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Florence, Independence, Erlanger, Edgewood, Elsmere, Crestview Hills,
Oakbrook, Burlington, Union, Richwood, Bank Lick, Ricedale, Hueys
Corners, and Hebron.
This includes I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 174 and 185.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3902 8480 3905 8470 3904 8458 3889 8455
3889 8461 3891 8472 3892 8474 3899 8479
TIME...MOT...LOC 0435Z 278DEG 33KT 3899 8471
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Hatzos469
WWUS51 KILN 180447
SVSILN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1247 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
KYC015-117-180456-
/O.CAN.KILN.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260618T0500Z/
Kenton KY-Boone KY-
1247 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL KENTON AND CENTRAL BOONE COUNTIES
IS CANCELLED...
An additional tornado warning remains in effect for Kenton County
through 115 AM EDT.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM EDT for northern
Kentucky.
Please report previous tornadoes, wind damage or hail to the National
Weather Service by going to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submitting your report via social media.
&&
LAT...LON 3902 8480 3905 8470 3904 8458 3889 8455
3889 8461 3891 8472 3892 8474 3899 8479
TIME...MOT...LOC 0445Z 281DEG 34KT 3897 8457
$$
HatzosWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Wilmington, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Jun 17, 9:50 PM EDT, 2 hours 20 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1) A deep low pressure system brings the chance for severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, and gusty winds overnight.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 17, 9:50 PM EDT, 2 hours 20 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
950 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Expanded flood watch.
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
1) A deep low pressure system brings the chance for severe
thunderstorms, flash flooding, and gusty winds overnight.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1)
Showers and embedded thunderstorms continue to move across the area.
Severe thunderstorms are expected to move across the area overnight.
There is quite a bit of shear in addition to strong winds with this
system and therefore damaging winds and tornadoes will be a threat.
In addition, given a somewhat west to east orientation there will be
the potential for flash flooding as well and did some expansion of
the flood watch for flash flooding as well. Gusty winds will be
possible outside of thunderstorms and also during the day on Thursday
as well.
&&
.AVIATION /01Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Rain showers with some embedded thunderstorms will continue to move
across the region this evening. During the overnight hours a broken
line of storms is expected to move through the TAF sites. Have tempo
IFR conditions along with thunderstorms and gusty winds. Went with
wind gusts around 35 to 40 knots as the storms move through, however
there is the potential for some higher gusts. Wind gusts are also
expected at times overnight outside of thunderstorms as well. LLWS is
expected too overnight.
Thunderstorms will move out of the TAF sites by morning and there
will be a brief decrease in winds although not expecting them to go
calm. Winds will pick up during the day on Thursday with additional
wind gusts. Cu are expected in addition to some mid and high clouds
on Thursday. Some scattered shower activity during the afternoon is
also possible.
OUTLOOK...Thunderstorms possible Sunday and Monday.
&&
.ILN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...Flood Watch through Thursday morning for OHZ042-051-053-060>062-070-
071-077>079-081.
KY...Flood Watch through Thursday morning for KYZ089>099.
IN...Flood Watch through Thursday morning for INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-
080.
&&
DISCUSSION...08/04
AVIATION...08Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 17, 9:29 PM EDT, 2 hours 41 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wilmington OH 929 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 KYZ100-OHZ026-034-035-043>046-052-054>056-063>065-072>074-080-082- 088-190130- Lewis-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Shelby-Logan-Union-Delaware-Champaign- Madison-Franklin-Licking-Fayette-Pickaway-Fairfield-Clinton-Ross- Hocking-Highland-Pike-Scioto- 929 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, central Ohio, south central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Severe thunderstorms will be possible overnight. Damaging wind is the primary threat. However, localized flash flooding and isolated tornadoes are also possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is likely overnight. INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>099-OHZ042-051-053-060>062-070- 071-077>079-081-190130- Wayne-Fayette-Union-Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland- Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken- Robertson-Mason-Darke-Miami-Clark-Preble-Montgomery-Greene-Butler- Warren-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Adams- 929 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana, southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, south central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Severe thunderstorms will be possible overnight. Damaging wind is the primary threat along with the possibility for a few tornadoes. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is likely overnight.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 17, 11:38 PM EDT, 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1138 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
INZ073-180415-
Ripley IN-
1138 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF RIPLEY COUNTY
THROUGH 1215 AM EDT...
At 1138 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles northeast
of Vernon, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Versailles, Milan, Osgood, Holton, Friendship, Versailles Lake, Cross
Plains, Rexville, Otter Village, Benham, Olean, and New Marion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM EDT for southeastern
Indiana.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3916 8544 3919 8509 3893 8514 3893 8520
3892 8520 3893 8545
TIME...MOT...LOC 0338Z 279DEG 32KT 3905 8544
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH
HatzosThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, OH issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 11:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Ripley | 37 min |
| Jun 17, 11:49 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Dearborn, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland | 41 min |
| Jun 18, 12:16 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILN | Dearborn, Ohio, Ripley | 7 hr |
| Jun 18, 1:00 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILN | Ohio | 5 hr |
| Jun 18, 1:04 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Dearborn, Franklin, Ripley | 26 min |
| Jun 18, 1:24 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILN | Franklin | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 1:25 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Dearborn, Franklin | 35 min |
| Jun 18, 2:13 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILN | Franklin | 3 hr |
| Jun 18, 2:24 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Ripley | 36 min |
| Jun 18, 2:59 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Dearborn | 31 min |
| Jun 18, 3:30 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Switzerland | 33 min |
| Jun 18, 3:52 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Switzerland | 38 min |
| Jun 18, 6:58 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | ILN | Dearborn, Ripley | 11 hr |
| Jun 18, 12:34 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Campbell, Kenton | 41 min |
| Jun 18, 4:12 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Bracken, Campbell, Grant, Kenton, Pendleton, Robertson | 46 min |
| Jun 18, 4:17 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Grant, Pendleton | 28 min |
| Jun 18, 4:35 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Bracken, Mason, Robertson | 41 min |
| Jun 18, 5:01 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Lewis | 59 min |
| Jun 18, 5:45 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILN | Boone, Campbell, Kenton | 4 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.