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Tornado Warning 52, NWS Wilmington, OH
NWS Wilmington, OH issued this tornado warning at Aug 11, 2026, 3:51 PM EDT for 5 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 24 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
- Aug 11, 2026, 3:51 PM EDT (19:51 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 11, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 24 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Boone County, KY, Gallatin County, KY, Grant County, KY, Kenton County, KY, Pendleton County, KY
The radar
The Cincinnati radar (KILN), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 3:52 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 7 Wsw Walton, KY | Tree downed on house near intersection of Miller Owens Road and US Rte 42. Time estimated by radar. |
| Aug 11, 3:54 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 6 W Crittenden, KY | Trees down on KY2850 between I071 and KY16. |
| Aug 11, 3:54 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 7 Wnw Crittenden, KY | Hay silo sustained damage; minor roof damage to residence. Time estimated by radar. |
| Aug 11, 3:54 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 7 Wnw Crittenden, KY | Minor siding and shingle damage to residence. Time estimated by radar. |
| Aug 11, 3:55 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 6 Wnw Crittenden, KY | Minor siding and trim damage to residence. Time estimated by radar. |
| Aug 11, 3:55 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 6 Wnw Crittenden, KY | Tree damage on property along Ryle Road. Time estimated by radar. |
| Aug 11, 3:56 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 6 Wnw Crittenden, KY | Roof shingle damage to residence along Baker Road. Time estimated by radar. |
| Aug 11, 3:57 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 6 W Crittenden, KY | Minor siding damage to building; tree damage also observed on property. Time estimated by radar. |
| Aug 11, 3:58 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 5 W Crittenden, KY | Tree damage on property along Mars Drive. Time estimated by radar. |
| Aug 11, 3:58 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 6 W Crittenden, KY | Minor roof shingle damage at property along Concord Road. Time estimated by radar. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 8:41 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
| Aug 11, 2:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 113 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
- 3952 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -27 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 708 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 144 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 188 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 2.4
- Supercell composite
- 13.3
The text
As transmitted.
909
WFUS51 KILN 111951
TORILN
KYC015-077-081-117-191-112015-
/O.NEW.KILN.TO.W.0052.260811T1951Z-260811T2015Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
351 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Kenton County in northern Kentucky...
Southern Boone County in northern Kentucky...
Grant County in northern Kentucky...
Southern Pendleton County in northern Kentucky...
Eastern Gallatin County in northern Kentucky...
* Until 415 PM EDT.
* At 351 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Walton, moving southeast 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...
Williamstown, Walton, Falmouth, Crittenden, Dry Ridge, Morgan,
Corinth, Stewartsville, Ryle, Northcutt, Steele Bottom, Bracht,
Gardnersville, Fiskburg, Camp Northward, Beaverlick, Sherman,
Elliston, Goforth, and Munk.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 65 and 77.
I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 144 and 174.
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 3848 8462 3883 8483 3893 8467 3865 8424
3856 8440 3856 8442 3855 8443 3853 8446
3854 8447 3851 8448 3851 8452 3849 8456
3847 8458
TIME...MOT...LOC 1951Z 325DEG 41KT 3885 8469
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Aiena2 follow-up statements
601
WWUS51 KILN 112001
SVSILN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
401 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
KYC015-077-081-117-191-112015-
/O.CON.KILN.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-260811T2015Z/
Kenton KY-Boone KY-Grant KY-Pendleton KY-Gallatin KY-
401 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
KENTON...SOUTHERN BOONE...GRANT...SOUTHERN PENDLETON AND EASTERN
GALLATIN COUNTIES...
At 401 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Crittenden, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Williamstown, Falmouth, Crittenden, Dry Ridge, Morgan, Corinth,
Stewartsville, Northcutt, Bracht, Gardnersville, Fiskburg, Camp
Northward, Sherman, Elliston, Goforth, Munk, Cherry Grove,
Williamstown Lake, Knoxville, and Keefer.
This includes I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 144 and 169.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3875 8478 3886 8456 3865 8424 3856 8440
3856 8442 3855 8443 3853 8446 3854 8447
3851 8448 3851 8452 3849 8456 3847 8458
3848 8462
TIME...MOT...LOC 2001Z 325DEG 41KT 3876 8461
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Aiena200
WWUS51 KILN 112011
SVSILN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
411 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
KYC015-077-081-117-191-112020-
/O.EXP.KILN.TO.W.0052.000000T0000Z-260811T2015Z/
Kenton KY-Boone KY-Grant KY-Pendleton KY-Gallatin KY-
411 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN KENTON...SOUTHERN BOONE...
GRANT...SOUTHERN PENDLETON AND EASTERN GALLATIN COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE
AT 415 PM EDT...
The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued
for portions of Grant and Pendleton Counties and is in effect until
445PM. = Please refer to that bulletin for the latest severe weather
information.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM 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.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for portions of
Grant and Pendleton Counties until 445PM.
&&
LAT...LON 3875 8478 3886 8456 3865 8424 3856 8440
3856 8442 3855 8443 3853 8446 3854 8447
3851 8448 3851 8452 3849 8456 3847 8458
3848 8462
TIME...MOT...LOC 2010Z 325DEG 41KT 3868 8454
$$
AienaWhat 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 Aug 11, 3:14 PM EDT, 37 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1) Severe weather and flash flooding are possible with thunderstorms through early this evening. 2) Additional thunderstorms will continue to pose a flash flood risk tonight through Wednesday night. 3) Additional chances for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible through the end of the week with drier weather possible this weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 11, 3:14 PM EDT, 37 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
314 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Flash flood risk has increased in some areas for tonight/early
Wednesday.
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Severe weather and flash flooding are possible with thunderstorms
through early this evening.
2) Additional thunderstorms will continue to pose a flash flood risk
tonight through Wednesday night.
3) Additional chances for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are
possible through the end of the week with drier weather possible this
weekend.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
The latest round of thunderstorms has begun affecting the area early
this afternoon. Based on latest trends, areas near and south of I-70
look to see the greatest risk for severe weather with this latest
round. The environment continues to be supportive of
damaging/destructive wind gusts, where localized gusts could reach
70 to 80 mph leading to more significant local damage compared to 60
mph wind gusts. In addition, there is the risk for isolated tornadoes
within line segments.
Storm motion will tend to be to the southeast, limiting training, however
due to high rainfall rates localized flash flooding will be possible
particularly in any more vulnerable areas that have received a lot
of rainfall within the past 24 hours, such as portions of
central/east central Ohio.
KEY MESSAGE 2)
Initial convection should move through the area by early this
evening, however any reprieve may be brief as plenty of high
resolution guidance suggests additional storms moving into the area
or developing over the area. The most likely area for this to occur
appears to be over southeast Indiana/southwest Ohio/northern Kentucky
however confidence in exact placement of new nocturnal convection is
rather low and it is possible this could be placed further north.
Wherever the new convection orients itself will have a low end severe
risk for damaging winds. A more significant flash flood risk may
emerge especially if activity aligns northwest to southeast and
repetitively moves across the same area. At this time, a Flood Watch
remains across the entire area through tonight/early Wednesday
morning.
It's unclear whether the balance of Wednesday may see a
another lull in convection, or if another round may impact at least
part of the area. If another round does occur, it could be late in
the day or Wednesday night, with continued risks for flash flooding
and at least a low end severe risk for damaging wind. Later updates
will have to refine and resolve timing/placement details of any late
Wednesday/Wednesday night convection.
KEY MESSAGE 3)
The active pattern may continue through the end of the week, but
details on individual disturbances and timing of hazardous weather
impacts are uncertain. Either way, we continue with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms through Friday. Guidance does suggest the
potential for drying to occur this weekend, and while we can't
complelty rule out a thunderstorm, the trend should be down for the
weekend.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
The latest round of storms will impact all terminals this afternoon.
Have allowed for a 2-4 hour TEMPO group for thunderstorms - may have
to amend for higher wind gusts that could be aoa 40 to 50 kt as
thunderstorms approach. A reprieve may be brief, as a lot of
guidance suggests another round of evening/overnight thunderstorms.
Confidence in location and timing are both low, so only have a PROB30
at this time. But as details become more clear, we will be able to
add more details to aviation forecasts.
OUTLOOK...Thunderstorms are possible at times through Friday.
&&
.ILN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...Flood Watch through Wednesday morning for OHZ026-034-035-042>046-
051>056-060>065-070>074-077>082-088.
KY...Flood Watch through Wednesday morning for KYZ089>100.
IN...Flood Watch through Wednesday morning for INZ050-058-059-066-
073>075-080.
&&
DISCUSSION...BPP
AVIATION...BPPHazardous weather outlook, Aug 11, 5:14 AM EDT, 10 hours 37 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wilmington OH 514 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026 INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ026-034-035-042>046- 051>056-060>065-070>074-077>082-088-120915- Wayne-Fayette-Union-Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland- Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken- Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan- Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Licking-Preble-Montgomery- Greene-Pickaway-Fairfield-Butler-Warren-Clinton-Ross-Hocking- Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto- 514 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana, southeast Indiana, northeast Kentucky, northern Kentucky, central Ohio, 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. Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected today. Damaging winds, potentially significant, may result in widespread damage and power outages. Isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. 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 may be needed.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Aug 11, 3:05 PM EDT, 46 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
305 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
OHZ055-056-064-065-073-074-112000-
Licking OH-Fairfield OH-Ross OH-Franklin OH-Hocking OH-Pickaway OH-
305 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN
FRANKLIN...FAIRFIELD...HOCKING...PICKAWAY...SOUTHERN LICKING AND
NORTHEASTERN ROSS COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM EDT...
At 304 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Grove City,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Newark, Lancaster, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Upper
Arlington, Gahanna, Pickerington, Circleville, Bexley, Heath, Logan,
Granville, Pataskala, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Ashville,
Baltimore, Buckeye Lake, and Hebron.
This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 93 and 142, and near mile marker
144.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 94 and 112.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central Ohio. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in effect
until 800 PM 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 3995 8220 3995 8223 3991 8223 3993 8246
3984 8247 3983 8240 3975 8240 3974 8237
3960 8238 3959 8227 3941 8233 3949 8320
4001 8312 4006 8219
TIME...MOT...LOC 1904Z 279DEG 27KT 3980 8312
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
ClarkLocal storm report, Aug 11, 3:23 PM EDT, 28 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
323 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0315 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 2 WSW Oxford 39.50N 84.78W
08/11/2026 M48 MPH Butler OH AWOS
AWOS station KOXD Oxford Miami University
Apt.
&&Local storm report, Aug 11, 3:30 PM EDT, 21 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
330 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0330 PM Hail Harveysburg 39.50N 84.01W
08/11/2026 M0.70 Inch Warren OH Fire Dept/Rescue
&&Local storm report, Aug 11, 3:31 PM EDT, 20 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
331 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0325 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 3 NE Fairfield 39.36N 84.52W
08/11/2026 M53 MPH Butler OH ASOS
ASOS station KHAO Butler County Regional
Airport.
&&Local storm report, Aug 11, 3:45 PM EDT, 6 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
345 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0340 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 3 NE Fairfield 39.36N 84.52W
08/11/2026 M54 MPH Butler OH ASOS
ASOS station KHAO Butler County Regional
Airport.
&&Local storm report, Aug 11, 3:49 PM EDT, 2 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
349 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0344 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 2 SE Hebron 39.04N 84.67W
08/11/2026 M59 MPH Boone KY ASOS
ASOS station KCVG Cincinnati/Northern
Kentucky International Airport.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, OH issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 10:03 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Boone, Campbell, Kenton | 42 min |
| Aug 11, 10:46 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Lewis, Mason | 29 min |
| Aug 11, 11:24 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Lewis, Mason | 51 min |
| Aug 11, 3:06 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Boone | 24 min |
| Aug 11, 3:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Boone, Campbell, Kenton | 52 min |
| Aug 11, 3:24 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Kenton | 36 min |
| Aug 11, 3:31 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Boone, Campbell, Kenton | 29 min |
| Aug 11, 3:47 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Pendleton | 43 min |
| Aug 11, 3:49 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILN | Boone, Campbell, Kenton | 3 hr |
| Aug 11, 3:55 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Bracken, Campbell, Kenton, Pendleton | 35 min |
| Aug 11, 4:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton and 5 more | 54 min |
| Aug 11, 4:10 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Grant, Pendleton | 20 min |
| Aug 11, 4:19 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILN | Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Pendleton | 3 hr |
| Aug 11, 4:19 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Lewis, Mason | 26 min |
| Aug 11, 4:22 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Bracken, Pendleton, Robertson | 23 min |
| Aug 11, 4:28 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Lewis | 32 min |
| Aug 11, 4:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Lewis, Mason | 32 min |
| Aug 11, 5:01 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Lewis | 15 min |
| Aug 11, 7:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Boone, Carroll, Gallatin | 38 min |
| Aug 11, 7:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Carroll | 30 min |
| Aug 11, 7:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Boone, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen and 1 more | 19 min |
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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.