National Weather ServiceOhioHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in Ohio
The National Weather Service issued 1 high wind warnings for Ohio in 2025 and 5 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 33rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 6, 71% above the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Lake was covered most often (32 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does Ohio get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of Ohio. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 6 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 11 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Ohio get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Ohio?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake | 32 | 5 | March 13, 2026 |
| Lorain | 32 | 5 | March 13, 2026 |
| Ashtabula Lakeshore | 31 | 5 | March 13, 2026 |
| Cuyahoga | 30 | 5 | March 13, 2026 |
| Erie | 29 | 5 | March 13, 2026 |
| Hancock | 27 | 5 | March 13, 2026 |
| Huron | 27 | 5 | March 13, 2026 |
| Sandusky | 27 | 5 | March 13, 2026 |
| Seneca | 27 | 5 | March 13, 2026 |
| Ottawa | 26 | 5 | March 13, 2026 |
| Wood | 26 | 5 | March 13, 2026 |
| Crawford | 25 | 4 | March 13, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a high wind warning?
A high wind warning means sustained winds of 40 mph or more for an hour or longer, or gusts of 58 mph or more, in most offices; some mountain and coastal offices use higher values. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Ohio.