Cleveland, OH
Storm Surveys: 6 Ohio tornadoes confirmed so far following Thursday's severe weather
The National Weather Service is surveying damage across Ohio today following severe weather on Thursday. Six tornadoes have already been confirmed in. Ohio as of 5 p.m. on Friday, with likely more to come throughout the evening and potentially even the weekend. Come back for more information.
1. Crawford/Richland County Tornado: The tornado started near New Washington in Crawford County at 7:54 pm EDT. The tornado ended at 8:13 pm near Plymouth in Richland County. The tornado had estimated wind speeds of 120 mph and was on the ground for over 10 miles.
Storm damage in Richland County
- Rating: EF2
- Estimated Peak Wind: 120 mph
- Path Length /statute/: 10.34 miles
- Path Width /maximum/: 250 yards
- Fatalities: 0
- Injuries: 0
The tornado began along Marsh Road just northeast of New Washington in Crawford County. The tornado caused damage to trees and homes as it moved eastward across Auburn Township. The tornado increased in intensity as it tracked eastward along Kenestrick Road, damaging multiple residences and outbuildings. The tornado destroyed a single-wide manufactured home and an outbuilding before moving east into Richland County. The tornado tracked east-southeast along West Road and Opdyke Road, crossing Ohio State Route 98, Ohio State Route 61, and Ohio State Route 191 before ending near Willet Road between Opdyke Road and Richards Road. The tornado caused extensive damage to homes, outbuildings, trees, and power poles along the path.
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2. Logan County Tornado: A high-end EF2 (at least) tornado was confirmed near Orchard Island/Indian Lake in Logan County, Ohio. The National Weather Service office in Wilmington, OH, has confirmed at least a high-end EF2 touched down near Orchard Island in Logan County, Ohio. Survey teams also confirmed an EF3 tornado touched down near Lakeview in Logan County, OH. This is the same tornado that was responsible for the damage in the Orchard Island area.
Additional information will be made available once the survey teams have reviewed the scope of the damage. The survey is in relation to the severe thunderstorms that moved through the area on March 14, 2024. A final assessment, including the results of the survey, is expected to be completed within a few days.
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3. Hancock County Tornado: An EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated winds of 105 MPH developed in Orange Township near Mount Cory in southwestern Hancock County at 7:30 pm EDT on Thursday. This was close to the intersection of Township Road 29 and Township Road 56. The tornado was on the ground for six minutes as it tracked 3.3 miles towards the east, lifting in Van Buren Township near Jenera (near Township Road 60, south of Township Road 32). The tornado damaged 5 homes and damaged or destroyed several farm buildings. The maximum width was about 100 yards.
- Rating: EF1
- Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph
- Path Length /statute/: 3.35 miles
- Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards
- Fatalities: 0
- Injuries: 0
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4. Mercer County Tornado: . The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, has confirmed an EF-1 tornado occurred in far western Mercer County, OH, Thursday afternoon. The survey remains ongoing at this time, with additional details still to come. Additional information, including tornado-estimated maximum wind speeds and track data, will be made available later this evening. A final assessment, including the results of the survey, is expected to be completed later this evening or tomorrow.
5 and 6. Mercer and Auglaize Counties Tornadoes: The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, has confirmed a second EF1 tornado occurred in Mercer and Auglaize counties in Ohio on March 14. This tornado is believed to have started near Celina and ended north of Moulton. This is in addition to another EF1 tornado that occurred in western Mercer County, west of Celina. Additional information, including tornado-estimated maximum wind speeds and track data, will be made available later this evening. A final assessment, including the results of the survey, is expected to be completed and transmitted via a Public Information Statement later Friday evening or tomorrow.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, also confirmed an EF1 tornado in Licking Co and an EF1 in Switzerland Co (Indiana) thus far. Surveys are still ongoing.
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What’s the most destructive tornado?
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:
- EF0…..65 to 85 mph
- EF1…..86 to 110 mph
- EF2…..111 to 135 mph
- EF3…..136 to 165 mph
- EF4…..166 to 200 mph
- EF5…..>200 mph
Strong storms leave trail of destruction across Ohio
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Cleveland, OH
Bodies of 2 young girls found in suitcases in Cleveland’s South Collinwood neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Todd on Tuesday confirmed the bodies of two young girls were found in suitcases on the city’s East Side Monday evening.
Cleveland police were called just after 6 p.m. to a field in the area of East 163rd and Midland Avenue for a suspected dead body.
According to police sources, a man was walking his dog in the area, for the first time in awhile due to the snow, and the dog hit on the scent.
The man immediately called 911.
“The officers responded out and located a deceased individual that was in a shallow grave inside of a suitcase,” said Chief Todd.
When officers and homicide detectives got to the scene, Todd said they found the second body nearby.
According to the chief, both suitcases were partially buried in shallow graves. She said the victims had been there quite some time.
“It is traumatic for everyone. It is traumatic for those who live in the area to know that this was right there at their door step,” said Todd.
Authorities said one victim is believed to be 8-and-a-half to 13 years old and the other is believed to be 10-and-a-half to 14 years old.
There is no indication at this time on their identities, according to police.
“locally we have no reports of missing children to match these identifications. We are checking statewide as well. We have assistance from our state federal and local partners,” said Todd.
Detectives are checking with state and federal partners as well.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner has taken custody of the bodies and will conduct further examination to determine the cause of death.
This crime scene is located near Ginn Academy in the city’s South Collinwood neighborhood.
Police said the investigation remains in its very early stages and there is no indication of an ongoing threat to public safety.
If anyone has any information, they are asked to call the Cleveland Police Homicide Unit at 216-623-5464.
Tips can remain anonymous.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Thousands of FirstEnergy customers are without power in Cuyahoga County this Tuesday.
The total number reached 31,785 reported outages in Cuyahoga County at noon.
That number decreased to 16,486 as of 1:10 p.m.
There were just 2,751 still without power less than an hour later at 2 p.m.
FirstEnergy estimates power to be restored to most impacted customers between 2-4 p.m. Tuesday.
FirstEnergy spokesperson Brooke Conlan said this is due to small fires on poles.
According to Conlan, the misty rain combined with salt on the road can cause contamination on utility poles, which causes electricity to travel across the the pole and cause the fire.
Conlan added their crews are working as quickly as possible to restore power.
Due to the outages, the Parma Justice Center is closed, and all court proceedings are suspended for the remainder of Tuesday.
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David Henry
OBITUARY
David G. Henry, 70, of Vermilion, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home following a lengthy illness.He was born December 14, 1955, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and had made Vermilion his home for the past 42 years, moving from Irwin, Pennsylvania.Dave began his career with Westinghouse in Pennsylvania before relocating to Ohio in 1983. He was employed at Elyria Foundry for 20 years and later worked as a machinist for 14 years at Betcher Industries, where he retired. He was known throughout his career for his strong work ethic and skilled craftsmanship.In his free time, Dave enjoyed woodworking, taking pride in the projects he created with his hands. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.He is survived by his daughter, Alicia Parsons of Vermilion; his sons, David (Fiona) Henry of Bloomington, Indiana and Jonathan (Joanna) Henry of Vermilion and Anthony (Ashley) Cico of Amherst; and 13 beloved grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene (nee Eckenrode) Henry in 2017; his parents, Charles and Gloria (nee Krider) Henry; his brother, Howard Henry; and his son-in-law, Cliff Parsons.The family will receive friends on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 5:00 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio.Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Animal Protective League of Lorain County, Inc. 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035 or Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 95000 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com
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