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Tornado Warning 22, NWS Wilmington, OH
NWS Wilmington, OH issued this tornado warning at Jun 18, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT for Switzerland County, Indiana; Carroll County, Gallatin County, Owen County, Kentucky. It was in force for 33 min. 10 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, 3:30 AM EDT (07:30 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 18, 2026, 4:03 AM EDT
- In force
- 33 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Switzerland County, IN, Carroll County, KY, Gallatin County, KY, Owen County, KY
The radar
The Louisville radar (KLVX), 106 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:34 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, 3:42 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Carrollton, KY | Damage throughout Carrollton, including downed trees and a snapped power pole. |
| Jun 18, 3:42 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Carrollton, KY | Tree blown down. Time estimated via radar data. |
| Jun 18, 3:43 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ene Carrollton, KY | Power poles damaged with widespread tree damage. Power pole damage concentrated in the 2500 to 2700 block of Highland Avenue. Time estimated from radar. |
| Jun 18, 3:45 AM EDT | TORNADO | 6 Wsw Vevay, IN | The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado occurred during the early morning hours on June 18, 2026 in Switzerland County, IN and Carroll County, KY. Numerous trees were snapped and there was an outbuilding that observed a complete collapse of the |
| Jun 18, 3:50 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ese Worthville, KY | Trees and power lines down in Eagle Creek campground. |
| Jun 18, 3:50 AM EDT | TSTM WND GST 61 | 2 Ene Carrollton, KY | Kentucky Mesonet site CRRL. |
| Jun 18, 3:57 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nw Sparta, KY | Corrects time of previous wind damage report from 3 NW Sparta. A large hardwood tree was uprooted and fell onto a residential home, causing minor roof and siding damage to the home. |
| Jun 18, 3:58 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 S Sparta, KY | Trees down on New Liberty-Sparta Road. |
| Jun 18, 3:59 AM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 9 Nne Vevay, IN | Portions of a roof of a two story residential home were blown off. |
| Jun 18, 4:02 AM EDT | TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 W Sparta, KY | AWOS site K8GK Gallatin County Airport. |
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 15 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, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 142 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.
870
WFUS51 KILN 180730
TORILN
INC155-KYC041-077-187-180815-
/O.NEW.KILN.TO.W.0022.260618T0730Z-260618T0815Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
330 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Switzerland County in southeastern Indiana...
Carroll County in northern Kentucky...
Northwestern Owen County in northern Kentucky...
Western Gallatin County in northern Kentucky...
* Until 415 AM EDT.
* At 328 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Madison, moving east at 50 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...
Carrollton, Vevay, Warsaw, Florence, Pleasant, Fairview, Ghent,
Sanders, Sparta, Worthville, Prestonville, Braytown, Center
Square, Langstaff, Wheatley, Locust, Markland, and Avonburg.
This includes I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 39 and 58.
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 3874 8526 3869 8520 3889 8520 3890 8495
3875 8487 3858 8492 3857 8503 3857 8507
3858 8508 3860 8508 3858 8521 3863 8523
3872 8533 3874 8533
TIME...MOT...LOC 0728Z 257DEG 45KT 3876 8542
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Hatzos3 follow-up statements
579
WWUS51 KILN 180743
SVSILN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
343 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
INC155-KYC041-077-187-180815-
/O.CON.KILN.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-260618T0815Z/
Switzerland IN-Carroll KY-Owen KY-Gallatin KY-
343 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 AM EDT FOR
SWITZERLAND...CARROLL...NORTHWESTERN OWEN AND WESTERN GALLATIN
COUNTIES...
At 343 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Carrollton, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Carrollton, Vevay, Warsaw, Florence, Kentucky Speedway, Ghent,
Sanders, Sparta, Worthville, Prestonville, Braytown, Center Square,
Langstaff, Wheatley, Locust, Markland, Moorefield, Mount Sterling,
and Jacksonville.
This includes I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 39 and 58.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3874 8526 3869 8520 3883 8520 3890 8495
3875 8487 3858 8492 3857 8503 3857 8507
3858 8508 3860 8508 3858 8521 3863 8523
3869 8529 3874 8531
TIME...MOT...LOC 0743Z 268DEG 37KT 3871 8518
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Hatzos198
WWUS51 KILN 180758
SVSILN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
358 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
INC155-KYC041-077-187-180815-
/O.CON.KILN.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-260618T0815Z/
Switzerland IN-Carroll KY-Owen KY-Gallatin KY-
358 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 AM EDT FOR CENTRAL
SWITZERLAND...EASTERN CARROLL...NORTHWESTERN OWEN AND WESTERN
GALLATIN COUNTIES...
At 357 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Markland, moving east at 50 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...
Vevay, Warsaw, Florence, Kentucky Speedway, Ghent, Sanders, Sparta,
Worthville, Ethridge, Markland, Eagle Station, and Carson.
This includes I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 47 and 58.
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 3876 8508 3887 8494 3875 8487 3858 8492
3857 8503 3857 8507 3858 8508
TIME...MOT...LOC 0757Z 257DEG 45KT 3875 8495
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Hatzos120
WWUS51 KILN 180803
SVSILN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
403 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
INC155-KYC041-077-187-180812-
/O.CAN.KILN.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-260618T0815Z/
Switzerland IN-Carroll KY-Owen KY-Gallatin KY-
403 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL SWITZERLAND...EASTERN CARROLL...
NORTHWESTERN OWEN AND WESTERN GALLATIN COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning no longer appears capable of
producing a tornado. However, damaging winds remain possible, and a
severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for portions of
Switzerland, Gallatin, and Owen counties.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM EDT for southeastern
Indiana...and northern Kentucky.
Please report previous tornadoes, wind damage or hail to the National
Weather Service by going to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submitting your report via social media.
&&
LAT...LON 3876 8508 3887 8494 3875 8487 3858 8492
3857 8503 3857 8507 3858 8508
TIME...MOT...LOC 0801Z 257DEG 45KT 3877 8486
$$
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 18, 2:45 AM EDT, 45 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1) Severe weather and flash flooding overnight. 2) Another system will bring a return of rain chances for the weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 18, 2:45 AM EDT, 45 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
245 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Cancelled northern part of the flood watch where heavier rain has
come to an end. Increased precipitation chances overnight and for the
day on Thursday. Increased wind gusts slightly on Thursday.
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Severe weather and flash flooding overnight.
2) Another system will bring a return of rain chances for the
weekend.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1)
Thunderstorms continue to move across the region. Due to the
generally west to east motion, flash flooding will continue to be a
concern overnight. Due to this, continued the flood watch for flash
flooding. With shear and strong winds with this system, damaging
winds and the potential for tornadoes will continue to be a concern.
KEY MESSAGE 2)
After some showers and isolated thunderstorms on Thursday, dry
conditions are expected for Friday. Precipitation chances return for
Saturday. There is some variability with this system which has kept
precipitation chances lower, however there is the potential for
showers and storms during the day. There is more model agreement on
Sunday with widespread precipitation moving through. There will be
the potential for some residual showers and storms Monday morning.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Thunderstorms will continue move across the TAF sites overnight.
There will be visibility reductions, reduced cigs, and gusty winds
with some of these storms. LLWS will also be possible overnight along
with gusty winds outside of thunderstorm activity as well.
Thunderstorms will gradually taper off and dry conditions are
expected for awhile for the daytime morning hours. Additional showers
will develop for the afternoon and have tempo shra in the TAFs.
Additional wind gusts are expected during the day before tapering off
in the evening. Dry conditions are generally expected overnight
Thursday night.
OUTLOOK...Thunderstorms possible Sunday and Monday.
&&
.ILN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...Flood Watch until 10 AM EDT this morning for OHZ060>062-070-071-
077>079-081.
KY...Flood Watch until 10 AM EDT this morning for KYZ089>099.
IN...Flood Watch until 10 AM EDT this morning for INZ050-058-059-066-
073>075-080.
&&
DISCUSSION...08
AVIATION...08Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 18, 2:52 AM EDT, 38 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wilmington OH 252 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051-052-056-190700- Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union-Delaware-Miami- Champaign-Licking- 252 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Ohio and west central Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. INZ050-058-059-190700- Wayne-Fayette-Union- 252 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. KYZ100-OHZ053>055-063>065-072>074-080-082-088-190700- Lewis-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Fayette-Pickaway-Fairfield-Clinton-Ross- Hocking-Highland-Pike-Scioto- 252 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, central Ohio, south central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Severe thunderstorms will be possible early this morning. Damaging wind is the primary threat. However, localized flash flooding and isolated tornadoes are also possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are asked to report significant weather when it is safe to do so. INZ066-073>075-080-KYZ089>099-OHZ060>062-070-071-077>079-081-190700- Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone- Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Preble- Montgomery-Greene-Butler-Warren-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Adams- 252 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, south central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and 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 early this morning. Damaging wind and isolated tornadoes will be possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are asked to report significant weather when it is safe to do so.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 18, 2:39 AM EDT, 51 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
239 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
OHZ063-073-080-180715-
Highland OH-Ross OH-Fayette OH-
239 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN
FAYETTE...NORTHEASTERN HIGHLAND AND WESTERN ROSS COUNTIES THROUGH 315
AM EDT...
At 238 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Leesburg,
moving east at 55 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...
Chillicothe, Greenfield, Leesburg, North Folk Village, Staunton, Good
Hope, Frankfort, South Salem, Bourneville, East Monroe,
Andersonville, Austin, Lattaville, Knockemstiff, Rock Mills, and New
Martinsburg.
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 central and
south central Ohio.
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 3924 8300 3928 8357 3949 8357 3948 8297
3938 8297
TIME...MOT...LOC 0638Z 267DEG 47KT 3937 8352
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH
HatzosSpecial weather statement, Jun 18, 2:57 AM EDT, 33 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
257 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
OHZ077>079-180730-
Hamilton OH-Clermont OH-Brown OH-
257 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF EASTERN HAMILTON...
NORTHERN CLERMONT AND NORTHWESTERN BROWN COUNTIES THROUGH 330 AM
EDT...
At 257 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Milford, moving
east at 50 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...
Sharonville, Blue Ash, Loveland, Reading, Montgomery, Madeira,
Milford, Deer Park, Forestville, Mount Orab, Mariemont,
Williamsburg, Terrace Park, Batavia, Camp Dennison, Remington,
Plainville, Concorde Hills, and Rossmoyne.
This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 10 and 16.
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 south central
and southwestern Ohio.
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 3909 8442 3926 8441 3925 8393 3925 8386
3903 8387
TIME...MOT...LOC 0657Z 264DEG 45KT 3917 8423
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH
HatzosSpecial weather statement, Jun 18, 2:59 AM EDT, 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
259 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
INZ074-075-KYZ091>093-OHZ077-180730-
Ohio IN-Dearborn IN-Boone KY-Kenton KY-Campbell KY-Hamilton OH-
259 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF OHIO...SOUTHEASTERN
DEARBORN...NORTHERN KENTON...NORTHERN CAMPBELL...NORTHERN BOONE AND
SOUTHWESTERN HAMILTON COUNTIES THROUGH 330 AM EDT...
At 259 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Aurora, moving
east at 40 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...
Cincinnati, Covington, Florence, Independence, Norwood, Erlanger,
Fort Thomas, Newport, Edgewood, Elsmere, Cheviot, Fort Mitchell,
Villa Hills, Highland Heights, Taylor Mill, Bellevue, Fort Wright,
Dayton, Lawrenceburg, and Greendale.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 6.
I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 177 and 191.
I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 4.
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...northern Kentucky...and southwestern Ohio.
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 3897 8498 3916 8498 3915 8443 3891 8442
TIME...MOT...LOC 0659Z 283DEG 36KT 3907 8491
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH
HatzosLocal storm report, Jun 18, 3:06 AM EDT, 24 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
306 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0105 AM Flood 3 WSW Saint Bernard 39.15N 84.54W
06/18/2026 Hamilton OH Emergency Mngr
High water reported over portions of I-75.
&&Local storm report, Jun 18, 3:07 AM EDT, 23 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
307 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0120 AM Flood 1 NW Fairfax 39.15N 84.41W
06/18/2026 Hamilton OH Emergency Mngr
Flooding was reported in buildings along
Brotherton Road.
&&Local storm report, Jun 18, 3:25 AM EDT, 5 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
325 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1239 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 SSW Florence 38.98N 84.64W
06/18/2026 Boone KY Emergency Mngr
Damage to the siding on a commercial
building was reported.
&&The 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, 12:10 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Dearborn, Ohio, Switzerland | 37 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, 3:52 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.