Ohio, 2024Tornadoes and Flash Flood in Ohio, April 2 to 6, 2024
April 2 to 6, 2024 · NWS RLX · 40 events in 9 counties and zones
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms moved across parts of Ohio at the start of the month of April. An intense squall line raced through portions of southeast Ohio on the late morning of April 2nd, which spawned four tornadoes and caused numerous other locations to observe straight-line wind damage.
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- Tornadoes
- Tropical storms and surge
- Floods
- Wind
- Hail
- Winter weather
- Heat and drought
- Cold
- Fire, smoke and dust
- Marine and coastal
- Other
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- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Property damage
- $512,000
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 40
Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms moved across parts of Ohio at the start of the month of April. An intense squall line raced through portions of southeast Ohio on the late morning of April 2nd, which spawned four tornadoes and caused numerous other locations to observe straight-line wind damage. Additional severe thunderstorms occurred late in the afternoon and into the evening of April 2nd, producing additional tornadoes and wind damage centered within southern and eastern Ohio.
The multiple rounds of rain produced numerous instances of flash flooding around Ohio. Widespread rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches had fallen across southern and eastern Ohio, with localized amounts near 6 inches observed. Runoff from this rainfall, coupled with heavy rain occurring in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, caused moderate to major flooding along the Ohio River. Moderate flooding was observed first along the lower Muskingum River, with both McConnellsville and Beverly having surpassed their respective moderate flood stage. Drainage into the Ohio River eventually sent the river into flood on April 4th from north to south, with subsequent crests occurring into April 5th. Locations along the upper reaches experienced moderate flooding. In addition, Marietta exceeded major flood stage. Overall impacts were significant with numerous roads and structures observing flooding along the West Virginia side of the river.
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Charleston, WV wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 2, 8:08 AM EST, 1 hour 10 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 2, 8:08 AM EST, 1 hour 10 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Charleston WV
908 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
Flooding and strong to severe storms are possible into tonight.
Turning cooler Wednesday into Friday, with accumulating
mountain snow showers to round out the work week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 904 PM Tuesday...
The forecast remains on track in this morning's update. Showers
and a few stronger thunderstorms are approaching our
southeast Ohio counties at the time of this writing. It's
possible that a few of those storms could be strong to severe
with damaging winds and potentially an isolated tornado, but
this won't be the main severe weather focus today. This first
round of showers and storms are expected to exit by around
midday, leaving a short window of destabilization before the
main round of severe weather arrives late this afternoon and
into this evening, probably between 3 PM and 9 PM. It's still
questionable how unstable the atmosphere will be late this
afternoon, and it will depend on how long this morning's
convection lingers. Stay tuned for further updates.
As of 700 AM Tuesday...
A line of storms is currently approaching from the west and is
expected to enter and then cross through the area this morning.
Have made slight adjustments to PoPs based on the current track
of this line and also freshened up temperatures for the next
couple of hours.
As of 400 AM Tuesday...
Key Points:
* Numerous severe storms capable of producing damaging wind, large
hail, or tornadoes are expected to impact the area today into
tonight.
* Flood Watch remains in effect for most of the area through this
evening.
A low pressure system approaching from the west has been pushing a
frontal boundary out of the area this morning, with the bulk of
precipitation currently located to the north and west of the CWA.
A passing wave should allow rain and storms to expand back into
the area this morning, with most activity expected to occur
across the northern half of the area. During the day, the low
strengthens and slides northeast toward the Great Lakes while an
associated upper level trough approaches from the west.
While a few stronger storms could be possible earlier in the day,
potential for severe weather increases significantly this afternoon
into the evening as instability increases and a low level jet moves
over the area. Shear in excess of 60kts will be possible during this
time, in addition to favorable conditions for tornadoes to develop.
Scattered to numerous severe storms are likely across the area,
with all severe weather types (wind, hail, and tornadoes)
possible; however, northeast KY, southeast OH, and portions of
WV along the Ohio River are located in the highest risk of
experiencing intense storms capable of producing significantly
strong winds or hail in addition to tornadoes.
Late this evening into tonight, the center of the low continues
spinning to the northwest and pushes a cold front across the CWA as
the upper trough trudges east. Severe weather should start to
lessen overnight, though a non-zero potential lingers until
after the frontal passage.
Previous rounds of rain and storms have already primed portions of
the area for flooding. With an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain
expected to fall today and tonight, there is potential for flash
flooding or rises along creeks, streams, and rivers. No changes have
been made to the Flood Watch, which remains in effect for nearly the
entire CWA through this evening.
&&
.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 445 AM Tuesday...
Key Points:
* A cold front sweeps through the area on Wednesday morning,
eliminating the risk for severe weather.
* Turning colder behind the front, with rain changing over to
snow along the West Virginia mountains.
* Multi-day upslope snow event takes place from Wednesday night
into Friday, with accumulations possibly warranting winter
headlines.
The short term period opens up at the cusp of a cold frontal
passage Wednesday morning. The parent low will remain positioned
over the Great Lakes region at the time of FROPA, maintaining a
high likelihood of showers through the majority of the short
term. While remaining a cool rain in the wake of the front for
the lowlands, by Wednesday evening a transition over to snow is
in the cards for our higher elevation zones.
The focus for adverse weather this week then shifts to more of
the winter variety for Wednesday night through the start of the
weekend. As the upper level low track eastward, northwest flow
will pull a fetch of sufficient lake enhanced moisture into the
region and yield a multi-day upslope snow event for the
mountains into Friday night. Current trends paint around 4 to 8
inches of snow for our highest mountain zones of Pocahontas,
Randolph, and Webster Counties for the second half of the week,
and around 1 to 3 inches for adjacent foothill zones.
Foresee Winter Weather Headlines being hoisted for our mountain
zones sometime within the next few forecast cycles, but given
the Flood Watch in effect and impending severe concerns in the
near term, think it'll be best to hold off for now. Will
continue to retain mention in the HWO for now.
&&
.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 445 AM Tuesday...
A welcome reprieve from active weather looks to arrive during
the first half of the weekend as the strong upper level
disturbance dives off the coast of New England. Upper level
ridging slides into the Central Appalachians on Saturday and
weaken the northwest flow, cutting off lingering lake enhanced
moisture. A brief period of dry weather prospers for the
weekend, but as the ridge slides further eastward on Sunday,
temperatures will begin to warm back to near climatological
norms for this time of year. Renewed chances for showers then
looms for the start of next week.
&&
.AVIATION /13Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 700 AM Tuesday...
A line of storms, currently approaching from the west, is
expected to move across the area this morning. Ceilings and
visibilities are likely to lower to MVFR/IFR as these showers
and storms move through. Scattered to numerous severe storms
are then expected to develop this afternoon into the evening,
bringing additional restrictions to flight conditions. These
storms will carry the potential to produce damaging winds, large
hail, or tornadoes. Sub-VFR conditions then remain possible as
a cold front sweeps through tonight.
South to southwest winds are expected to strengthen and become
gusty during the day, with 20-30kt gusts possible outside of
any storms. Breezy conditions continue into the night, with
potential for strong gusts to occur as the front crosses.
FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY...
FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium.
ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Extent/timing of precipitation and
associated MVFR/IFR may vary from the forecast.
EXPERIMENTAL TABLE OF FLIGHT CATEGORY OBJECTIVELY SHOWS CONSISTENCY
OF WFO FORECAST TO AVAILABLE MODEL INFORMATION:
H = HIGH: TAF CONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.
M = MEDIUM: TAF HAS VARYING LEVEL OF CONSISTENCY WITH MODELS.
L = LOW: TAF INCONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.
UTC 1HRLY 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
EDT 1HRLY 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
CRW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H
HTS CONSISTENCY H H H H M H H M H H M H
BKW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H
EKN CONSISTENCY L H H H H M M H H H H M
PKB CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H M
CKB CONSISTENCY M M H H H M M H H H H H
AFTER 12Z WEDNESDAY...
IFR possible in snow in the higher elevations of the northern
West Virginia mountains Wednesday through Friday.
&&
.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Flood Watch through this evening for WVZ005>011-013>020-
024>032-034-039-040-515>526.
OH...Flood Watch through this evening for OHZ066-067-075-076-
083>087.
KY...Flood Watch through this evening for KYZ101>103-105.
VA...None.
&&
SYNOPSIS...MEK/JLB
NEAR TERM...JLB/JMC
SHORT TERM...MEK
LONG TERM...MEK
AVIATION...JLBHazardous weather outlook, Apr 2, 2:45 AM EST, 6 hours 33 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston WV
345 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
KYZ101-102-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ007-009-010-030745-
Greenup-Carter-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-
Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Mason-Wood-Pleasants-
345 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and portions of northern and western West
Virginia.
.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.
In addition, widespread strong to severe thunderstorms will be
likely this afternoon into tonight. Storms will be capable of
producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Residual flooding concerns may continue into Wednesday, especially if
local creeks and rivers rise out of their banks.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.
KYZ103-105-WVZ005-006-008-011-013>020-024>032-034-040-515>519-030745-
Boyd-Lawrence KY-Wayne-Cabell-Jackson WV-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-
Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-
Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Wyoming-Barbour-
Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-
345 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Kentucky, and portions of central, northern, southeast, southern
and western West Virginia.
.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.
In addition, numerous strong to severe thunderstorms will be
possible this afternoon into tonight. Storms will be capable of
producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Residual flooding concerns may continue into Wednesday, especially if
local creeks and rivers rise out of their banks.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.
VAZ003-004-WVZ033-030745-
Dickenson-Buchanan-McDowell-
345 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Virginia and
southern West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Numerous strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible this
afternoon into tonight. Storms will be capable of producing damaging
wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes. Heavy downpours could also
result in flooding or flash flooding concerns.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.
WVZ520-522-523-526-030745-
Southeast Nicholas-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Randolph-
345 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast and
southeast West Virginia.
.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.
In addition, scattered to numerous strong thunderstorms will be
possible late this afternoon into tonight. Large hail and damaging
wind gusts will be the main risks with storms, but tornadoes cannot
be ruled out.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Mountain snow showers will be possible late Wednesday night through
Friday night. Long duration snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are
expected, with locally higher amounts possible. Winter headlines may
be needed.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.
WVZ039-521-524-525-030745-
Upshur-Northwest Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-
345 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast and
northern West Virginia.
.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.
In addition, scattered to numerous strong thunderstorms will be
possible late this afternoon into tonight. Large hail and damaging
wind gusts will be the main risks with storms, but tornadoes cannot
be ruled out.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Snow showers will be possible late Wednesday night through Friday
night. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with locally
higher amounts possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other
methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 2, 6:31 AM EST, 2 hours 47 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
731 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
OHZ066-021200-
Perry OH-
731 AM EDT Tue Apr 2 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN PERRY COUNTY THROUGH
800 AM EDT...
At 730 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pickerington, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
New Lexington, Somerset, Perry State Forest, Thornport, Harbor Hills,
Crooksville, Thornville, Junction City, and Glenford.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3993 8242 3992 8241 3991 8217 3982 8217
3981 8207 3973 8208 3969 8226 3968 8237
3974 8236 3974 8241 3983 8240 3984 8247
3993 8246
TIME...MOT...LOC 1130Z 252DEG 49KT 3986 8270
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
30Event by event
24 flood, 10 thunderstorm wind, 5 tornado, 1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Tornado, Lawrence
- When
- April 2, 9:18 AM EST to 9:20 AM EST
- Where
- Lawrence County, 0.26 mi NE of Hanging Rock to 1.29 mi E of Hanging Rock
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 1.11 mi
- Path width
- 250 yd
- Injuries
- 1 direct, 0 indirect
- Property damage
- $100,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 38.552, -82.716
A tornado that began in Greenup County, Kentucky finally crossed the Ohio River and impacted a campground on the Ohio side at Hanging Rock. More significant damage was noted here as several travel trailers were overturned, the roof was blown off of the Laidback Bar, and significant tree damage was noted in the adjacent camping area. Drone footage showed campers tossed in a counter-clockwise motion and some convergence in the tree damage. A salt storage dome was also destroyed in this area, causing significant injury to an employee.
The tornado continued to track eastward, damaging a few homes and damaging the roof and ballfields at Ironton Middle School. The tornado weakened but continued to cause some sporadic damage to homes all the way to the Storms Creek Flood Wall.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence
- When
- April 2, 9:18 AM EST
- Where
- Lawrence County, 1.28 mi ESE of Kelley Mills
- Measured
- 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $30,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 38.620, -82.730
The roof of the Ironton Country Club House was torn away and doors of the cart house were blown off.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence
- When
- April 2, 9:23 AM EST
- Where
- Lawrence County, 0.54 mi E of Hecia
- Measured
- 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 38.550, -82.620
Several trees were snapped or uprooted along State Route 141 near Sugar Creek Christian Academy near Upper Township.
Tornado, Lawrence
- When
- April 2, 9:26 AM EST to 9:27 AM EST
- Where
- Lawrence County, 1.38 mi W of Aid to 0.55 mi NW of Aid
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 1.09 mi
- Path width
- 200 yd
- Property damage
- $50,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 38.599, -82.505
An EF1 tornado began near Aid on Oak Ridge Road and traveled northeastward through mostly pastureland, knocking down a few trees on the north edge of the path and where it crossed Symmes Creek. The tornado continued northeast, blowing the roof off of two homes and another structure, as well as rolled a travel trailer near where it crossed State Route 141. The last noted damage was some tin panels that were blown upward on a barn roof shortly after the tornado crossed State Route 141. Some minor damage, not likely associated with the tornado occurred at the Symmes Valley High School.
An EMS employee stationed at the nearby Lawrence County EMS Station 5 witnessed the tornado as it traveled across the field in front of the station.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence
- When
- April 2, 9:30 AM EST
- Where
- Lawrence County, 2.63 mi NE of North Kenova
- Measured
- 78 kt (90 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $25,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 38.450, -82.550
Widespread tree and power line damage was observed in the Proctorville area. Multiple structures suffered damage due to downed trees and strong wind gusts. A truck was overturned on the Proctorville Bridge.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence
- When
- April 2, 9:30 AM EST
- Where
- Lawrence County, 0.54 mi W of Aid
- Measured
- 78 kt (90 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $20,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 38.600, -82.490
Several trees were blown down and structures were damaged in the Aid township.
Tornado, Lawrence
- When
- April 2, 9:34 AM EST to 9:35 AM EST
- Where
- Lawrence County, 17.35 mi SSE of Kitchen
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 0.44 mi
- Path width
- 250 yd
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 38.649, -82.378
An EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 105 miles per hour began in the vicinity of Timber Ridge Lake in a rural area of northeast Lawrence County. There was a concentrated swath of significant hardwood tree damage observed along Scottown-Lecta Road just southeast of Timber Ridge Lake, with several large hardwoods either snapped or uprooted. This damage was consistent with a converging tornadic damage signature.
Due to the rural area with which the tornado crossed and lack of a road network within the theoretical path, where the tornado first touched down and eventually lifted is unknown. In addition, this tornado may be an extension of the one which was observed in Aid.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence
- When
- April 2, 9:34 AM EST
- Where
- Lawrence County, North Kenova
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 38.420, -82.580
Multiple power poles were snapped along North Kenova Road in South Point.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence
- When
- April 2, 9:36 AM EST
- Where
- Lawrence County, 1.76 mi ENE of Rome
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $30,000
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 38.460, -82.320
Part of the Fairland West Elementary School roof was blown off in the Rome Township.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence
- When
- April 2, 9:37 AM EST
- Where
- Lawrence County, 0.58 mi N of Proctorville to 0.54 mi WSW of Rome
- Measured
- 78 kt (90 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $100,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 38.438, -82.381
A broken path of damage was observed during a storm survey, beginning near the intersection of State Street and Shirkey Street to the Fairland West Elementary School. Little to no convergence was noted in the debris along the damage path, consistent with a microburst. The north wall of the Proctorville Fire Department, built of unreinforced concrete block, was destroyed, with the roof completely removed from the rear portion of the structure. The roof at the Fairland West Elementary School was also partially removed.
Tornado, Gallia
- When
- April 2, 9:40 AM EST to 9:41 AM EST
- Where
- Gallia County, 2.36 mi ENE of Crown City to 2.14 mi WNW of Swan Creek
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 0.5 mi
- Path width
- 150 yd
- Property damage
- $50,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 38.617, -82.242
An EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 95 miles per hour first touched down along Hannan Trace Road about 3 miles northeast of Crown City. Several large hardwood trees were observed uprooted in a converging pattern within a narrow ravine at the 1650 block of Hannan Trace Road. This damage extended northeastward out of the ravine and onto the nearby hillside where some damage to barns occurred from fallen trees.
In addition, the roof and exterior walls of a wood frame commercial warehouse were blown off to the south of the path along Hannan Trace Road. Given the location of this particular damage and orientation, this likely occurred from rear flank downdraft winds.
The exact start and end path to the tornado is unknown given the rural area with which it occurred and lack of a road network within the theoretical damage track.
Thunderstorm Wind, Gallia
- When
- April 2, 9:40 AM EST
- Where
- Gallia County, 0.88 mi SW of Crown City
- Measured
- 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 38.590, -82.290
Out buildings were destroyed and several trees fell onto structures around Crown City.
Thunderstorm Wind, Gallia
- When
- April 2, 9:41 AM EST
- Where
- Gallia County, 2.13 mi NE of Crown City
- Measured
- 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $30,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 38.620, -82.250
The roof and exterior walls of a wood frame commercial warehouse were blown off along Hannan Trace Road.
Flash Flood, Lawrence
- When
- April 2, 10:05 AM EST to 12:00 PM EST
- Where
- Lawrence County, 0.77 mi NNE of Hanging Rock to 0.58 mi NNW of Hanging Rock
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 38.560, -82.715
US 52 was closed due to flooding at State Route 650.
Flood, Perry
- When
- April 2, 12:40 PM EST to April 3, 5:30 PM EST
- Where
- Perry County, 0.41 mi WNW of Chalfants to 0.3 mi W of Mt Perry
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 39.872, -82.287
Flooding led to road closures on State Route 204 near Gower Road and on State Route 668 south of Township Road 65.
Flood, Morgan
- When
- April 2, 1:48 PM EST to April 4, 5:50 AM EST
- Where
- Morgan County, 1.8 mi WSW of Durant to 0.86 mi E of Durant
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- River/Stream Gage
- Coordinates
- 39.743, -81.953
The Muskingum River gauge at McConnelsville rose above its flood stage on the afternoon of April 2nd. The river eventually crested to around 13 feet the next morning, and then returned below flood stage the morning of the 4th. Several homes and businesses in the McConnelsville observed minor flooding during this time, in addition to high water issues that arose on State Route 376 and Route 669.
Flood, Washington
- When
- April 2, 6:17 PM EST to April 4, 9:43 AM EST
- Where
- Washington County, 0.43 mi NNW of Relief to 0.43 mi W of Waterford
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- River/Stream Gage
- Coordinates
- 39.586, -81.683
The Muskingum River at Beverly rose above its flood stage on the evening of April 2nd. The river crested to around 34.7 feet the following morning and then returned below flood stage on the morning of the 4th. While the river spilled out of its banks, several areas near the river flooded, as did farmland and several sections of Route 60.
Flood, Washington
- When
- April 2, 7:07 PM EST to April 4, 5:45 AM EST
- Where
- Washington County, 0.62 mi NE of Macksburg to 0.87 mi ESE of Macksburg
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- River/Stream Gage
- Coordinates
- 39.637, -81.463
The Macksburg gauge on the West Fork Duck Creek rose above its bankfull level on the evening of April 2nd, then continued to rise to a crest of around 14.9 feet the following evening. Waters thereafter slowly receded and returned below bankfull just before sunrise on the 4th. The campground next to the gauge flooded during this time, as did parts of Broad Street and Main Street.
Tornado, Jackson
- When
- April 2, 7:47 PM EST to 7:50 PM EST
- Where
- Jackson County, 4.83 mi SSW of Leo to 3.31 mi SSW of Leo
- Rating
- EF2
- Path length
- 1.87 mi
- Path width
- 325 yd
- Property damage
- $20,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 39.092, -82.720
A tornado formed along Erwin Hollow Road where several hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado then moved northeast over a thick forest of mixed pine and hardwood trees between Erwin Hollow Road and Roberts Road where drone footage showed an extensive area of leveled hardwood trees and EF2 intensity was obtained. The drone footage and ground surveys then showed that the tornado weakened and the path became intermittent as it crossed Roberts Road, where a house was damaged when a tree fell on it. The last damage was noted along Oakland Road where several large pine trees were uprooted or snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind, Jackson
- When
- April 2, 7:51 PM EST
- Where
- Jackson County, 3.81 mi SSW of Leo to 3.62 mi SSW of Leo
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $2,000
- Reported by
- 911 Call Center
- Coordinates
- 39.100, -82.700
A tree and adjacent power lines were blown down near the intersection of Oakland Road and Rock Run Road. Another tree was blown down at the intersection of Oakland Road and Roberts Road.
Flood, Washington
- When
- April 2, 11:16 PM EST to April 4, 2:41 AM EST
- Where
- Washington County, 1.23 mi S of Bloomfield to 1.07 mi ESE of Bloomfield
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- River/Stream Gage
- Coordinates
- 39.552, -81.198
The Bloomfield gauge on the Little Muskingum River rose above bankfull level on the night of April 2nd. The river crested around 24 feet the following afternoon, and then returned to its banks during the early morning hours of April 4th. In addition to high water issues that arose along Route 26 and Route 260, Bloomfield Church Road near the Little Muskingum River bridge flooded.
Flood, Jackson
- When
- April 2, 11:35 PM EST to April 3, 5:40 AM EST
- Where
- Jackson County, 0.73 mi N of Jackson to 0.64 mi SSW of Chapmans
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 39.061, -82.630
State Route 788 was closed from flooding between Owen Street and Fairgreens Road.
Flood, Meigs
- When
- April 2, 11:58 PM EST to April 4, 12:58 PM EST
- Where
- Meigs County, 1.33 mi NNW of Chester to 1.77 mi NE of Chester
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- River/Stream Gage
- Coordinates
- 39.098, -81.929
The Shade River at Chester rose above its bankfull level on the night of April 2nd. The river made an initial crest the next day, then rose again to a final crest near 20.8 feet shortly after midnight on the 4th. Waters receded from there and returned to its banks on the afternoon of the 4th. Several local roads near the gauge observed flooding during this time, including Scout Camp Road.
Flood, Washington
- When
- April 3, 12:11 AM EST to April 4, 10:24 AM EST
- Where
- Washington County, 0.66 mi WSW of Stanleyville to 1.25 mi WNW of Whipple
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- River/Stream Gage
- Coordinates
- 39.468, -81.432
The Duck Creek at Whipple rose above its bankfull level of 12 feet shortly after midnight on April 3rd. The creek crested around 15.8 feet during the afternoon and returned to its banks the next morning. Flooding occurred along sections of Route 821, the intersection of Kohl Road and Whipple Run Road, Route 16 near Stanleyville, and on agricultural fields in the vicinity of the creek.
Flood, Athens
- When
- April 3, 12:55 AM EST to 7:40 AM EST
- Where
- Athens County, 0.26 mi SSW of Albany to 0.35 mi ESE of Albany
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 39.227, -82.203
State Route 681 was closed from flooding between Hill Avenue and Facemyer Road.
Flood, Athens
- When
- April 3, 1:00 AM EST to 9:30 AM EST
- Where
- Athens County, 2.6 mi WSW of Amesville to 0.39 mi WSW of Amesville
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 39.384, -81.994
State Route 690 was closed from flooding between State Route 550 and Canaanville Road.
Flood, Meigs
- When
- April 3, 2:25 AM EST to 9:20 AM EST
- Where
- Meigs County, 1.93 mi WSW of Langsville to 0.23 mi NNW of Harrisonville
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 39.040, -82.213
Flooding led to road closures along sections of State Routes 143 and 124.
Flood, Gallia
- When
- April 3, 2:40 AM EST to 8:45 PM EST
- Where
- Gallia County, 0.68 mi WSW of Cheshire to 0.77 mi E of Kyger
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 38.945, -82.111
Road closures occurred on State Routes 160, 554, and 850 due to flooding. The ramp from US 35 to State Route 160 was also closed.
Flood, Morgan
- When
- April 3, 2:50 AM EST to 9:25 AM EST
- Where
- Morgan County, 1.49 mi NNW of Mc Connelsville to 0.93 mi WSW of Mc Connelsville Arpt
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 39.671, -81.857
Flooding led to road closures on sections of State Routes 60 and 376.
Flood, Lawrence
- When
- April 3, 3:00 AM EST to 4:40 AM EST
- Where
- Lawrence County, 0.78 mi ENE of Kelley Mills to 1.01 mi E of Lisman
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 38.633, -82.736
Road closures occurred along sections of State Routes 93 and 650 due to flooding.
Flood, Lawrence
- When
- April 3, 4:20 AM EST to 5:30 AM EST
- Where
- Lawrence County, 1.1 mi NW of Wilgus to 0.82 mi W of Wilgus
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 38.641, -82.465
Flooding led to road closures along State Route 141.
Flood, Washington
- When
- April 3, 4:40 AM EST to 7:40 AM EST
- Where
- Washington County, 1.11 mi W of Waterford to 2.1 mi SE of Watertown
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- CoCoRaHS
- Coordinates
- 39.530, -81.651
South Branch of Wolf Creek exceeded its banks and caused flooding along several roads in the area.
Flood, Vinton
- When
- April 3, 5:30 AM EST to 11:30 AM EST
- Where
- Vinton County, 0.39 mi NNE of New Plymouth to 0.54 mi ESE of Zaleski
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 39.385, -82.396
Flooding led to road closures on sections of State Routes 56, 160, and 278.
Flood, Morgan
- When
- April 3, 6:30 AM EST to 12:30 PM EST
- Where
- Morgan County, 1.4 mi WSW of Bristol to 0.5 mi WSW of Bristol
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 39.693, -81.755
State Route 78 was closed from flooding between Gerlach Road to 0.4 miles beyond Meigs Creek Road.
Flood, Gallia
- When
- April 3, 8:20 AM EST to 12:45 PM EST
- Where
- Gallia County, 1.01 mi NW of Cadmus to 0.97 mi WNW of Cadmus
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 38.780, -82.444
State Route 233 was closed from flooding between State Route 141 and 0.7 miles beyond Sardis Road.
Flood, Washington
- When
- April 3, 8:55 AM EST to April 6, 1:08 PM EST
- Where
- Washington County, 1.19 mi ENE of Williamstown to 0.75 mi NE of Marietta
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- River/Stream Gage
- Coordinates
- 39.406, -81.429
The Ohio River at the Marietta Pumphouse rose above flood stage on the morning of April 3rd and continued to rise to a crest of around 40.1 feet on the morning of the 5th. The river then fell back below flood stage on the afternoon of April 6th.
While the river was risen, major flooding occurred in the Marietta area. Wayne Street at Eighth Street, Greene Street at Second, Seventh and Pike Streets, Front Street at Monroe Street and at the Armory, Pennsylvania Avenue at Linwood Street and at Eton Street, Second Street at Butler Street, and Scammel Street at Second and Third Streets all flooded. On the West Side of Marietta, Harmar Street at Maple and Pearl Streets, and Market Street at Fort Square also flooded.
Flood, Athens
- When
- April 3, 10:00 AM EST to April 4, 10:45 AM EST
- Where
- Athens County, 2.35 mi WSW of Amesville to 2.33 mi WSW of Amesville
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- Department of Highways
- Coordinates
- 39.386, -81.990
State Route 550 was closed from flooding between State Routes 329 and 690.
Flood, Washington
- When
- April 3, 11:46 AM EST to April 6, 8:49 AM EST
- Where
- Washington County, 1.75 mi SSW of Grandview to 0.27 mi E of Leith
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Deaths
- 1 direct, 0 indirect
- Reported by
- River/Stream Gage
- Coordinates
- 39.497, -81.093
The Ohio River gauge at Willow Island Lock rose above its flood stage on the morning of April 3rd, then reached a crest of around 41.3 feet the morning of the 5th. The river then receded below flood stage the next morning. With the river spilling out of its banks, water inundated Ohio Route 7 in the Reno area. Ohio State Route 7, Township Road 443, and Township Road 19 at Newell Run and Lenards Landing flooded.
During the time the river was out of its banks, a 42 year old man perished after attempting to drive through the floodwaters on State Route 7 just north of Archer Fork Road.
Flood, Lawrence
- When
- April 3, 1:21 PM EST to April 4, 4:00 AM EST
- Where
- Lawrence County, 1.13 mi WNW of Aid to 0.42 mi WNW of Linnville
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- River/Stream Gage
- Coordinates
- 38.604, -82.500
In the town of Aid, Symmes Creek rose above its bankfull level on the afternoon of April 3rd, then continued to rise to a crest of around 19.8 feet that night. The creek receded below bankfull again the next morning. Low lying sections of Ohio Route 378 and Ohio Route 217 flooded during the time the creek was out of its banks.
Flood, Meigs
- When
- April 4, 3:55 PM EST to April 6, 11:08 PM EST
- Where
- Meigs County, 1.16 mi E of Pomeroy to 0.16 mi NE of Pomeroy
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Reported by
- River/Stream Gage
- Coordinates
- 39.030, -82.008
The Ohio River at Pomeroy rose above its flood stage on the afternoon of April 4th, then continued to rise to a crest of around 48 feet on the afternoon of the 5th. The river then fell back below flood stage the night of April 6th. Businesses that reside along the river flooded during this time, as did several parking lots and the river amphitheater.
- Tornado
- A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
- Flash Flood
- Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
- Flood
- Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
- Tornadoes and Flooding in West Virginia, April 2 to 7, 20241 death · 1 injured · $1.4 million · EF2 · 106 events
- Tornadoes and Hail in Kentucky, April 2, 202423 injured · EF2 · 24 events
- Tornadoes and Flood in Kentucky, April 2, 20241 death · $1.1 million · EF1 · 6 events
- Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Indiana, April 2, 2024$3.3 million · EF2 · 29 events
- Tornadoes and Hail in Illinois, April 2, 20242 injured · $1.1 million · EF2 · 22 events
- Tornadoes and Flooding in Kentucky, April 2 to 7, 2024$2.4 million · EF2 · 15 events
- Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Kentucky, April 2, 20241 injured · $821,000 · EF2 · 7 events
- Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Ohio, April 2 to 3, 2024$1.9 million · EF1 · 54 events
- Tornadoes and Hail in Kentucky, April 2, 2024$1.8 million · EF0 · 75 events
- Rip Current in American Samoa, April 2, 20241 death · 1 injured · 1 event
- Flash Flooding and Flooding in West Virginia, April 2 to 3, 2024$6.8 million · 15 events
- Tornadoes and Hail in Indiana, April 2, 202411 injured · EF1 · 9 events
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1168176, 1168331, 1168330, 1168064, 1168327, 1168329, 1168062, 1168334, 1168335, 1168065, 1168129, 1168337, 1168338, 1171336, 1171356, 1170752, 1170749, 1170741, 1168061, 1168339, 1170743, 1171335, 1171147, 1170757, 1171149, 1171150, 1171344, 1171168, 1171345, 1171342, 1171343, 1170736, 1171357, 1171346, 1171169, 1170762, 1171167, 1171139, 1171142, 1170819.