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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 44691

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 44691 from May 14, 1957 through September 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
49
Wind Reports
140
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 44691 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 44691

49 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 2024
7:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Wooster, OH
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2024
5:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated 60-65 mph wind gust.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Wooster, OH
1.50″ hail
Jun 18, 2023
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported via photo on social media. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Wooster, OH
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2014
2:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wooster, OH
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2014
2:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wooster, OH
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2014
2:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N New Pittsburg, OH
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2013
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported quarter size hail in Wooster.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Wooster, OH
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2012
8:58 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wooster, OH
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2012
8:58 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wooster, OH
0.88″ hail
May 29, 2012
8:56 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wooster, OH
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2011
7:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced nickel to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wooster, OH
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2011
9:38 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wooster, OH
0.88″ hail
May 25, 2011
7:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wooster, OH
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2011
7:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported. Thunderstorms continued to produce nickel size hail for several minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wooster, OH
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2011
7:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wooster, OH
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 44691

140 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMA reports a few trees down_ no significant impacts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Smithville, OH
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Medium tree brought down by wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Smithville, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ssw Wooster, OH
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
3:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported a large tree branch down that resulted in a road closure. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Wooster, OH
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree limb fell on a mobile home and caused some damage. Picture received via social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wooster, OH
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree uprooted near the corner of Cleveland and Schellin. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Smithville, OH
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down. Multiple trees reported down on homes. A metal flagpole was snapped. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Smithville, OH
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2026
1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree through a house on Honeytown Road. Residents trapped in the basement. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Apple Creek, OH
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees downed on roads in Wooster.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wooster, OH
60 mph
Jun 19, 2025
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Wooster, OH
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
2:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on the 800 block of Bever Street. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Wooster, OH
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
2:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on the south side of Wooster including on the Elm Street Extension and Clinton and Vanover.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Wooster, OH
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of tree damage on multiple properties. Along with a downed limb... 3 whole trees came down with 1 landing on a house and one landing on the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Wooster, OH
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2023
4:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported downed on a house in Wooster. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wooster, OH
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2023
6:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Steeple blown off church and several barn roofs partially blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Burbank, OH
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 44691

11 reports
UNK category
Apr 1, 2026
1:56 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touched down just west of Honeytown Road near Apple Creek and moved east across three residential properties before lifting east of Honeytown Road. The tornado caused EF0 damage with estimated maximum wind speeds of 85 mph. Damage along the path included several uprooted and snapped trees... with some large branches impaled into the ground... indicating strong localized winds. A car port awning was lifted and pushed across a home... knocking down a TV antenna and causing a chimney to collapse onto the roof. Additional impacts included a blown-down fence... as well as roof damage and damage to an external propane tank at another residence. No injuries or fatalities were reported with this event.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Apple Creek, OH
UNK category
Jul 28, 2025
10:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down along Fox Lake Road and caused minor damage to structures and trees... including a tree that was blown onto a mobile home and visible twisting of tree tops behind the house. In addition... another tree was blown onto power lines east of Route 3. Max wind speeds 75 mph and width of 25 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Smithville, OH
UNK category
Nov 5, 2017
10:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE TO A STRUCTURE AND TREES DOWN AT THE OSU OARDC. CORRECTED LOCATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Wooster, OH
UNK category
Nov 5, 2017
10:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Wooster, OH
EF2 category
Sep 16, 2010
4:26 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in Wayne County two miles southwest of downtown Wooster around 5:26 pm. This tornado strengthened to EF2 intensity and continued on the ground for over 11 miles before finally lifting two miles west of Dalton. Extensive damage occurred along the damage path with dozens of homes and buildings damaged. After the initial touchdown, the tornado quickly intensified to an EF2 as it continued on the ground to the east northeast. The tornado crossed Prairie Lane and Timken Road and then moved across St. Mary's Cemetery. Damage at the cemetery was extensive with 80 of 81 large trees knocked down and over two hundred gravestones broken or toppled. From the cemetery, the tornado crossed Madison Avenue and moved across the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC). Significant damage occurred on the OADRC campus with several buildings severely damaged. A laboratory in one the buildings was destroyed. Two historic homes on the property sustained significant roof damage and several greenhouses were destroyed. Two barns and a machine shop were also leveled. The 102 year old Secrest Arboretum on the campus lost over 800 trees and many research projects were damaged or destroyed. The tornado tossed and destroyed several vehicles and a lot of farm machinery was also damaged or destroyed. From the OARDC campus, the tornado continued east along Secrest Road damaging or destroying several homes and buildings. The tornado weakened to EF1 intensity as it crossed Sylvan Road and to an EF0 as it crossed Barnard Road. The tornado then remained either an EF0 or EF1 until it lifted near the intersection of Kidron Road and Old Lincoln Way just west of Dalton. A total of nine homes were either destroyed or sustained major damage. Another 90 homes sustained lesser amounts of damage. In addition, at least 50 barns, garages and other outbuildings were damaged of destroyed. Thousands of trees were also toppled along the damage path which was up to 150 yards in width. Twenty eight utility poles were knocked down in Wooster alone and high tension transmission lines were also torn down by the tornado. The downed transmission lines affected four substations and resulted in around a third of Wayne County loosing power right after the tornado. The OARDC campus was closed for over a week and two local school districts had to close on September 17th because of the power outages. Only one very minor injury was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.52 SW Wooster, OH
EF1 category
Jul 31, 2009
6:45 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in rural Wayne County about five miles south of downtown Wooster. The tornado was rated an EF1 and was on the ground for around a quarter mile. The damage path was less than 20 yards in width. The tornado touched down about a mile east of State Route 83 on the north side of East Messner Road and continued east for a couple hundred yards before lifting. A pole barn was damaged and portions of a fence knocked down by the tornado. Several trees were toppled along the damage path. Sheet metal from the barn was found as much as a mile and a half away.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .87 NNE Moreland, OH
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2009
6:27 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 tornado was confirmed by NWS storm survey. The tornado followed an intermittent path approximately 4 miles long just west of Smithville. Over two dozen trees were snapped along the path of the storm. The tornado destroyed a garden shed on Honeytown Road, causing damage to several trees and scattering debris up to a mile away. The tornado left a well defined path through an adjacent potato field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.11 N Madisonburg, OH
F1 category
Jun 8, 1981
3:02 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1 category
Jul 9, 1972
7:18 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1 category
May 15, 1968
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F2 category
May 14, 1957
1:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 44691
Wayne County · 35,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 44691 area census snapshot

People & households
Population44,390
Households18,117
Housing units19,369
Income
Median household income$71,319
$100k+ households41.0%
$150k+ households13.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached13,852
Attached single-family855
Small multifamily2,694
Large multifamily1,006
Mobile homes962
Housing mix
Single-family share71.5%
Attached-home share4.4%
Multifamily share19.1%
Mobile-home share5.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied13,013
Renter-occupied5,104
Vacant units1,252
Home value & age
Median home value$216,800
Owner homes $300k+26.5%
Owner homes $500k+5.9%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1975
Older-home share57.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars16,686
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 44691 have on record?

Our records show 49 hail, 140 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 44691, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 44691?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 44691 is 3.00″. It was reported near Smithville, OH on August 10, 1980.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 44691 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 44691 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 44691 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 44691 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 44691 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 44691 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 44691 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 44691, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 44691, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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