Tornado Hits Parma Heights, Ohio on June 18, 2025

Edited by: Tetiana Martynovska 17

On June 18, 2025, Parma Heights, Ohio, was struck by a tornado. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado's touchdown, which resulted in widespread damage throughout the city. The high winds caused significant damage, including uprooted trees, some exceeding 60 feet in height, which blocked roads and damaged homes. Debris was scattered across streets and yards, and multiple power lines were downed. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. The storm caused extensive power outages, affecting thousands of residents. FirstEnergy reported nearly 900 customers without power in Parma Heights. These outages were part of a larger regional impact, affecting approximately 470,000 people across Northeast Ohio. The community responded with resilience, with local authorities and neighboring cities providing assistance.

Sources

  • WEWS

  • National Weather Service

  • FirstEnergy

  • News 5 Cleveland: Video shows Parma Heights resident stuck in car during crazy storm winds and debris

  • News 5 Cleveland: Storms tear through Northeast Ohio, leaving hundreds of thousands without power

  • Parma Observer: City of Parma Heights Works Together To Rally Back From The Tornado

  • News 5 Cleveland: Photos: Severe weather causes damage across Northeast Ohio

  • Weather.gov: March 30-31, 2025 Severe Event

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