Power Outage in Warren, OH

An Arctic cold front swept through the area around 4 AM December 23rd. Low pressure along this front tracked over Lake Erie early in the morning on December 23rd and rapidly intensified through the day while slowly lifting northeast across Ontario. With the frontal passage rain changed to snow with temperatures dropping from the upper 30s and lower 40s to sub-zero in about 8 hours. A period of moderate to heavy snow, with snow rates of briefly up to 1��� per hour, occurred behind the front early December 23rd before becoming lighter by midday. The period of snow and rapidly falling temperatures led to a flash freeze and icy conditions on area roadways. While the falling snow became lighter through the daytime hours of December 23rd, winds began increasing during the pre-dawn hours and gusted over 35 MPH through the day. A peak wind gust of 51 MPH was clocked at 2:32 PM December 23rd at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. Sporadic tree damage and a few power outages resulted. Wind gusts very gradually subsided into December 24th, though gusts didn���t drop below 30 MPH until that evening. This led to a prolonged period of widespread blowing and drifting snow beginning early in the morning December 23rd and continuing through the afternoon and evening, with some patchy blowing and drifting snow continuing all the way through Christmas Eve. The greatest impact from this storm was to travel due to the flash freeze and extensive blowing and drifting snow, to go along with low visibility. Numerous minor accidents, slide-offs and disabled vehicles were reported throughout the area on December 23rd and 24th. Several of these accidents resulted in at least minor injury. Wind chills plunged below 0 by 7 AM December 23rd and did not warm back above 0 until the morning of December 26th. A minimum wind chill of -31 degrees was reported at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport at 5:51 PM December 23rd. Weather stations elsewhere in the county reported minimum wind chills of -30 degrees in both Newton Falls and Cortland around 2:00 PM. A number of burst pipes were reported across northern Ohio due to this cold, with temperatures remaining in the single digits until Christmas morning. Weather observers at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport measured 4.3��� of snow with the storm. Multiple measurements (from a trained spotter and CoCoRaHS observer) of 4.0��� were received from Newton Falls. Trained spotters also measured 2.6��� of snow in Gustavus Township and Cortland.

Rain changed over to snow during the evening hours of November 30 in Northeast Ohio, as low pressure moved just east of the area. During the early morning hours of December 1, heavy, wet snow overspread the region with visibility dropping to one-quarter of a mile or less and snowfall rates up to one inch per hour. Travel was severely disrupted by this storm as heavy snow quickly accumulated on area roadways and any pre-treatment efforts were hampered by rain earlier on November 30. Due to the heavy, wet nature of the snow and only modest wind speeds of 10 to 15 mph, blowing and drifting snow was not a big issue during this event. However, snow easily collected on area trees, especially area evergreen trees, and the weight of the snow allowed for trees to fall onto area roads, power lines, and even some buildings. Schools and several businesses closed on December 1 and 2 due to the weather conditions. In Trumbull County, snowfall totals ranged from 6 to 14 inches of snow for the event. A peak total of 14 inches of snow was observed in Kinsman Township. Other selected snowfall totals include: 11.5 inches in Southington, 10.2 inches in Cortland, 8 inches at Mosquito Creek Lake and Youngstown-Warren Airport, 7 inches in Leavittsburg, 6.7 inches in Newton Falls, and 6 inches in Warren.

Minor wind damage was reported in portions of Trumbull County due to wind gusts up to 50 mph. Trees and power lines were noted down in portions of Warren. An automated wind sensor at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport measured a peak non-thunderstorm wind gust of 47 mph.

Several reports of trees and power lines blown down.

There were numerous trees and power lines blown down across the township.

Several trees and power lines were blown down throughout the city.

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in northern Trumball County which blocked some roads.

A power pole was blown down on State Route 534 in Southington Township.

Youngstown-Warren Airport reported a 61 mph wind gust at 1:57 pm local time. Several trees and power lines were reported down across the entire area, including Vernon Township, Cortland, and Bolindale. A roof and facade of a building in Warren was damaged. Several thousand were without power on the 24th and into the 25th.

An EF-1 tornado touched down in the far northeast corner of Champion Township near the intersection of N Park Avenue and Airport Road NW. This tornado continued east along Everett Hull Road in Bazetta Township, where it brought down numerous trees and power lines, including near the Trumbull County Fairgrounds. The tornado emerged over Mosquito Creek Lake and continued moving east returning over land at Hillside Cemetery in Cortland. At the cemetery, a storage shed was destroyed, shingles were blown off a chapel roof, and 36 headstones were overturned. Dozens of trees and bushes were also knocked down and the cemetery did not reopen until mid-February 2019 due to storm damage. From Hillside Cemetery, the tornado continued east into Cortland where damage to buildings, vehicles, and trees was noted. The tornado lifted before it reached High Street (Ohio State Route 5). The tornado was on the ground for about 4.5 miles and had a maximum width of 75 yards.

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees across the Warren area. Some power outages were reported.

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees in Liberty Township. Scattered power outages occurred in the area.

A second line of thunderstorms moved across Trumbull County just before daybreak. Many trees were reported down, especially across the southern portion of the county. Scattered power outages were also reported.

A line of showers and thunderstorms moved east across Trumbull County knocking down trees throughout the county. Scattered power outages were reported.

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree which took out some power lines.

The fire department reported tree damage across much of Kinsman and Vernon Townships between the Ashtabula County line south to the intersection of Ohio Route 7 and Route 88 in northeast Trumbull County. At least a dozen trees are down and many power lines down including some lines on cars.

An area of low pressure moved from the Gulf Coast up the west side of the Appalachians and across western Pennsylvania on February 15th and 16th bringing the first heavy synoptic snow of the season to northeastern Ohio. The snow spread into southern Mahoning County during the early evening and by midnight had reached Ashtabula County. The snow intensified overnight as the low approached Pittsburgh with a heavy wet snow falling in an arc from Canton to Youngstown and continuing into northwest Pennsylvania. Visibilities from late evening on the 15th through daybreak on the 16th were less than a mile and at times less than one half mile. The snow quickly ended from west to east during the late morning hours. More than six inches of snow fell east of a line from Portage County to central Ashtabula County. The peak total in the county was 8.5 inches with 7.5 inches measured at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. Numerous accidents were reported during this event along with a few power outages. Many schools were closed on the 16th.

Trumbull County Dispatch reported severe thunderstorm winds caused widespread trees and power lines down across the County, especially in Warren and Girard. Numerous power outages in Warren and Girard with many trees on homes causing roof damage.

Wind gusts estimated to be at least 60 mph downed trees and limbs throughout Trumbull County. There were at least 80 reports of downed trees, limbs or power lines. Scattered power outages were reported.

A trained spotter reported numerous trees down in Leavittsburg. Several of the them were healthy maple trees that were snapped about three feet up and a few fell on garages and powerlines.

A four to six hour period of freezing rain occurred in Trumbull County. Up to a third of an inch of ice accumulation was reported in the county. The ice accumulated mainly on trees and grassy surfaces. Some trees and limbs were toppled by the ice and there were also a few reports of power outages. A few accidents were reported.

Winds across Trumbull County gusted to as much as 60 mph. Dozens of trees were downed in the county with some power outages also reported. There were reports of trees on houses and vehicles. Some homes also lost sections of roofing and siding.

A 59 mph wind gust was measured by an automated sensor at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. Dozens of trees and power lines were downed across the county. A vehicle was crushed by a tree in Niles.

High winds downed numerous large trees and power poles across the county. 15 to 20 reports were received by the 911 center. A garage was damaged by a fallen tree in Newton Falls.

An area of low pressure tracked slowly east across the Ohio Valley on February 20th and 21st. A warm front stretching east from this low moved north into northern Ohio on the 20th and caused freezing rain to develop from west to east during the evening hours. The freezing rain continued for several hours and then ended just before daybreak on the 21st. Ice accumulations of around one quarter of an inch were reported in Trumbull County. At the peak of the storm, over 80,000 people were without power in northern Ohio. It took nearly a full day for the power outages to be completely restored. Many schools not already closed for the President's Day Holiday either canceled or delayed classes on the 21st.

A mixture of freezing rain and sleet fell on Trumbull County during the early morning hours of February 1st. Up to a quarter inch of ice accumulation was reported by daybreak. A second round of freezing rain and drizzle began during the afternoon hours and continued into the early morning hours of the 2nd. Some sleet mixed with the freezing rain at times. A few power outages resulted from the freezing rain early on the 1st. Power outages were more numerous on 2nd. Wrap around snow behind the low affected northern Ohio during the daylight hours of the 2nd. Some of the snow was locally heavy with visibilities at times less than a quarter mile. Much of the area saw between one and three inches of snow. The snow quickly ended from west to east during the evening hours. Strong winds also accompanied the precipitation. Many schools were closed on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd because of residual thick ice on parking lots, sidewalks and secondary roads. This ice resulted from the combination of two days of mixed freezing rain, sleet and snow and was up to two inches thick in some areas. Removing the ice from sidewalks and driveways was nearly impossible.

A strong cold front moved across Trumbull County during the early afternoon hours of December 9th. A cluster of showers developed in advance of this front and produced brief wind gusts in excess of 50 mph. Southwest winds behind the front rapidly increased during the afternoon hours with peak gusts of around 60 mph reported late in the day. Winds continued to gust to as much as 50 mph through 10 pm. A 58 mph gust was measured at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport at 4:38 pm. The high winds downed trees, utility poles and power lines in Trumbull County. Scattered power outages were reported. Some homes and buildings in the county sustained minor damage. Most of this was from lost siding or roofing. Some of this damage was associated with the showers that moved through early in the afternoon.

A strong cold front moved across Trumbull County during the evening of February 11th. West to southwest winds gusted to more than 60 mph behind the front. A 58 mph gust was measured at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport at 12:16 am. Winds finally diminished around daybreak on the 12th. Dozens of trees and a few utility poles were downed in the county causing scattered power outages. Many buildings in the county sustained damage. Most of this was from lost shingles, but a few buildings lost gutters or sections of siding. Some of the school districts in the county either closed or delayed classes because of power outages.

Snow began during the evening hours of the 27th, and continued overnight and through the morning of the 28th. The snow finally tapered off during the evening of the 28th. However, during the morning hours, the snow mixed with and changed to freezing rain and sleet across the area. The mixed precipitation lasted between five and six hours. As the low pressure pulled away from the area, colder air moved back into the area and changed any of the mixed precipitation back to snow. Snowfall accumulations were in the 6.0 to 10.0 inch range, but at least a quarter inch of ice was reported in the area during the morning hours. A trained spotter in Warren reported three tenths of an inch of ice. Fortunately, there were no major incidents with the freezing rain and sleet such as widespread power outages and downed trees. Trained spotters also measured 10.0 in Champion, 9.0 inches in Mesopotamia, and 8.0 inches in Warren. At the Youngstown Airport, 7.8 inches of snow was measured. West to northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with occasional gusts in excess of 30 mph accompanied the precipitation. Widespread blowing and drifting was reported with drifts in some areas a couple feet deep. Travel was severely hampered during this event and many accidents were reported.

High winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Ike began during the early evening hours of September 14th and continued through late evening. A peak measured gust of 61 mph was measured by an automated sensor at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport at 8:36 PM EDT. Damage in the county was extensive with thousands of trees and many utility poles downed. Widespread power outages occurred with some customers without power for several days. Homes and buildings were damaged throughout the county. The damage ranged from a few shingles torn off to significant structural damage caused by fallen trees landing on roofs. Numerous vehicles were damaged by fallen trees and limbs and also from flying debris. This storm hampered travel as downed trees and power lines forced the closure of many roads. Substantial clean up costs were incurred by local governments. Many schools in the county were forced to close on Monday the 15th because of the power outages.

Freezing rain began in Trumbull County during the early morning hours of March 4th. This activity continued through late afternoon when temperatures warmed enough for a transition to rain. Conditions quickly deteriorated after sunset as surface temperatures dropped off a few degrees and the rain changed back to freezing rain. Over a quarter inch of ice accumulation was reported on roads and sidewalks by early evening. By the time the freezing rain changed to a mixture of light snow and sleet around midnight on the 5th, as much as one half inch of ice had accumulated on portions of the county. Scattered power outages occurred, especially across the northern half of the county as a result of the freezing rain. Extensive tree damage was reported in the county as well. Many accidents were reported during this event.

Snow spread into Trumbull County during the early morning hours of February 12th and continued into the late afternoon hours. Visibilities at times were less than one half mile during the morning hours. Late in the afternoon, the precipitation transitioned to freezing rain. The freezing rain ended during the evening hours of the 12th. Four to six inches of snow was reported across the county along with up to a quarter inch of ice accumulation. Many accidents and a few power outages were reported. Officially, 6.1 inches of snow and 0.15 inches of freezing rain was recorded at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.

Numerous large trees and limbs were reported down countywide. Also, widespread power outages were reported.

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down in Warren.

Freezing rain spread into Trumbull County during the early morning hours of March 15th. The freezing rain transitioned to light snow around daybreak. Around a quarter inch of ice accumulated along with a dusting of snow. A few power outages and accidents were reported.

Several trees and power lines were reported down.

Thunderstorm winds downed one large tree and some power lines five miles north of Champion.

A line of severe thunderstorms moved across Trumbull County and caused widespread damage and power outages. Dozens of trees were downed across the county. A large tree fell on a mobile home in Girard trapping the two occupants. Both were rescued and suffered only minor injuries. Several other homes and vehicles in the county sustained damage during the storm.

Thunderstorm winds downed many trees in Leavittsburg, Niles and Howland. Several power poles were snapped just above ground level near Leavittsburg.

An area of showers and scattered thunderstorms moved east across Ohio during the evening of June 6. Storms intensified and developed into a line as they reached northeast Ohio producing damaging winds in Geauga and Trumbull Counties. Ohio Route 88 was closed near Parkman due to downed trees across the road. Numerous trees and powerlines were brought down across northeast Trumbull County, especially from Howland and Cortland northeast to Kinsman and Vernon.