Updated as of 2:20 pm on Monday, 31 March 2025.

Clinton County EMA: Post-Storm Summary – March 30, 2025

On Sunday evening, March 30, 2025, Clinton County experienced multiple rounds of severe weather as a fast-moving storm system passed through the region. The event prompted numerous weather alerts and active coordination with emergency partners.

Weather Summary:

• Tornado Watch issued from 6:47 PM to 1:00 AM

• Tornado Warnings for Clinton County:

  • 8:57 PM – 9:30 PM: South-central areas including Clarksville, Cuba, Lees Creek, and areas north of New Vienna.

  • 9:11 PM – 10:15 PM: Northern tier from north of Wilmington through Melvin and Sabina into Fayette County.

• Severe Thunderstorm Warning: 9:07 PM – 9:45 PM for western and central parts of the county.

The National Weather Service (NWS) detected three distinct radar-indicated circulations moving ENE through Clinton County. As of this update, no confirmed tornado touchdown occurred in the county during the event. An unconfirmed tornado report was noted in Waynesville (Warren County) at 9:14 PM.NWS corridor tracking for all three circulation paths is posted for reference.

Storm Impacts:

• Wind Gusts:

  • 49 mph at 9:30 PM

  • 56 mph at 9:32 PM

  • 60 mph in Wilmington at 9:40 PM

• Damage:

  • Widespread reports of downed trees and power lines

  • Large trees downed on SR 73 east of Harveysburg, temporarily blocking the roadway

• Power Outages:

  • As of 10:01 PM Sunday evening, 654 AES customers were without power

  • As of this post, that number has been reduced to 114 customers

  • No outages were reported by Duke or BPA

Damage Assessment Update (as of 12:00 Noon, March 31, 2025):

• 19 damage reports submitted by residents:

  • 2 involved businesses

  • 17 involved private residences

• One location in Sabina was assessed as MAJOR DAMAGE and three as MINOR DAMAGE.

• One property in Blanchester was assessed as AFFECTED

• Remaining 14 reports were adjusted to NOT AFFECTED

  • Images provided did not align with the primary dwelling (per Stafford Act requirements)

  • Most included tree and outbuilding damage

  • One submission showed a burnt structure under sunny daylight, inconsistent with the overcast, misty conditions during the storm

To better understand what is (and is not) included in a damage assessment, please review this informational post:🔗 https://www.cc-ema.org/post/damage-assessment

To make a damage report with photos of your damaged home, apartment, trailer, or business, please do so here:📸 https://report-oh-clinton.orioncentral.com

Debris Management:

If you are a resident who is unable to move storm-related debris to the curb due to age, disability, or other hardship, you may request assistance from a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).

To be eligible, you must:

• Be part of a vulnerable population, or

  • Senior citizen

  • Health limitation

  • Low income

• Be otherwise unable to cut and move debris yourself

Requests must be submitted through your Chief Elected Official (e.g., Mayor, Township Trustee, or Council President).

📅 Deadline for requests is close of business Monday, March 31🛠️ NGO teams will aim to complete support work before Wednesday.

Please note: Pickup of storm debris is at the discretion of each jurisdiction and remains the responsibility of the homeowner unless otherwise arranged by local officials.

EMA Coordination & Notifications:

• Outdoor warning sirens for the county were delayed due to what a dispatcher described as a reported system issue; manual activation occurred shortly after EMA contact.

• Regular contact was maintained with impacted officials and NWS throughout the event.

• A report near New Vienna from law enforcement is being evaluated to determine if damage was tornado-related.

The current weather threat for Clinton County has ended. Our concern now starts to shift to the next weather threat forecasted for Wednesday, 2 April 2025.

Stay alert. Report damage. Help us keep Clinton County informed and prepared.— Clinton County Emergency Management Agency

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