Midwest tornado outbreak causes EF2 damage in Ohio and Kentucky

The National Weather Service confirmed a multi‑state severe weather outbreak in early June 2026 that produced several tornadoes across Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. An EF2 tornado touched down in Pike County, Ohio just after 4:00 a.m. on June 18, carving a 9‑mile path, snapping hardwood trees, leveling forest sections, destroying outbuildings, ripping off most of a home’s roof and snapping power transmission lines. No injuries or fatalities were reported.

In northern Kentucky, the service verified two tornadoes: an EF2 that originated in Dearborn County, Indiana and moved into Boone County, and an EF1 that began in Boone County and continued into Kenton County. The EF2 produced peak winds of about 130 mph, damaging homes, garages and trees, while the EF1 reached roughly 100 mph, causing roof loss and downed branches. Damage assessments are ongoing.

Both events were part of a broader outbreak that also affected Carroll and Mason counties, with the NWS indicating that additional surveys will be needed to fully assess the impacts.