Intense Wind Rips Roof Off Tuscarawas Bar and Restaurant

Broadway Brewhouse in New Philadelphia suffers major damage, but no injuries reported.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:48pm

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A popular bar and restaurant in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, the Broadway Brewhouse, had its roof blown off during a fierce windstorm last Friday. Cell phone video captured the moment the three-story building's roof was ripped away, with parts of it falling into an adjacent alley. The owner expressed shock and dismay at the damage, but was grateful that no one was hurt.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the potential for severe weather events to cause significant property damage, especially to older buildings not designed to withstand extreme winds. It also raises questions about the preparedness of local businesses and communities to respond to and recover from such natural disasters.

The details

According to the report, the roof of the Broadway Brewhouse, which is less than a year old, peeled away and folded on top of the building during the windstorm. A chimney also dropped to the second floor, but luckily nothing landed on the first floor where customers were dining. The owner, Kristina Williams, expressed shock and sadness at seeing her business "just blow off", but was grateful that there were no injuries.

  • The incident occurred last Friday during a fierce windstorm.
  • The Broadway Brewhouse has been a city staple for 27 years.

The players

Broadway Brewhouse

A popular bar and restaurant in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

Kristina Williams

The owner of the Broadway Brewhouse.

Rheagan Kohl

An employee at an establishment across the street from the Broadway Brewhouse who captured cell phone video of the roof blowing off.

Jim Sholtz

The New Philadelphia Fire Captain who reported that crews were responding to multiple damage calls during the height of the windstorm.

Superior Clay

A 90-year-old company in Urichsville that also had a large section of its roof ripped off by the wind.

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What they’re saying

“A little bit scared. I was very shocked.”

— Rheagan Kohl, Employee

“It makes me want to get sick. Just, watching your business just blow off.”

— Kristina Williams, Owner, Broadway Brewhouse

“We were very blessed that nobody got hurt. Everybody got out of there, and there were zero injuries, so we are really blessed.”

— Kristina Williams, Owner, Broadway Brewhouse

“We had sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph, and the gusts were getting upwards of close to 90 mph.”

— Jim Sholtz, New Philadelphia Fire Captain

What’s next

The owner, Kristina Williams, said she will rebuild and reopen the Broadway Brewhouse, but is not sure when that will be as they work with insurance companies and engineers to ensure the building is structurally sound.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for businesses and communities to be prepared for the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events driven by climate change. It also highlights the importance of building codes and infrastructure that can withstand high winds to protect public safety.