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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 45846

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 45846 from June 24, 1981 through June 18, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 45846 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 45846 · 1981–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 18, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 45846

5 reports
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0.75″ hail
Sep 4, 2015
2:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 SSW Ft Recovery, OH
0.88″ hail
Sep 28, 2009
12:45 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W St Henry, OH
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
3:56 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Recovery, OH
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2005
6:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 45846
Darke County · 18,667 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W New Weston, OH
0.88″ hail
Aug 23, 2000
10:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Recovery, 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 45846

24 reports
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58 mph
Jun 18, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Recovery, OH
UNK mph
May 7, 2024
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree uprooted and branches down on SR49 and Siegrist-Jutte Road. Time estimated from RADAR. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Fort Recovery, OH
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2024
5:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peaked metal roof blown off hog building. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Saint Henry, OH
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
7:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES DOWNED ON SIEGRIST-JUTTE ROAD BETWEEN ST. PETER ROAD AND BURVILLE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Coldwater, OH
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWER POLE REPORTED DOWN AT PARK ROAD WEST OF SR 49
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Fort Recovery, OH
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
4:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL ANIMAL BARNS DAMAGED NEAR PARK ROAD AND FORT RECOVERY. TIME FRONT RADAR
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Fort Recovery, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2020
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR 112 ST. STATE ROUTE 119.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Fort Recovery, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2020
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW St. Henry, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2020
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN THE AREA. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Fort Recovery, OH
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2019
6:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO A TURKEY BARN AND A HOUSE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Wabash, OH
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2019
9:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Wabash, OH
UNK mph
May 23, 2019
10:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE DOWN ON WABASH RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Fort Recovery, OH
UNK mph
May 23, 2019
10:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE DOWN ON WABASH RD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Fort Recovery, OH
58 mph
Mar 23, 2012
11:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Minor damage occurred to a roof, a barn door, and a porch due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ft Recovery, OH
58 mph
Aug 7, 2011
2:17 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole was reported down due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ft Recovery, 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 45846

4 reports
UNK category
May 7, 2024
11:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF2 tornado confirmed west of Coldwater in Mercer County Ohio. Maximum winds of 120 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Fort Recovery, OH
UNK category
Jun 18, 2021
8:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER PASSED ON REPORT FROM LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT OF CONFIRMED TORNADO NORTHWEST OF FT. RECOVERY... OH AT PARK ROAD AND STATE LINE ROAD. A TDS SIGNATURE WAS ALSO OBSERVED ON RADAR AND THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE REPORTS OF DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES IN THE FT. RECOVERY AREA. LIKELY TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Fort Recovery, OH
UNK category
Jun 18, 2021
8:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 45846
Mercer County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS AN EF2 TORNADO WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 5.7 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Fort Recovery, OH
F1 category
Sep 26, 2003
10:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 45846
Darke County · 18,667 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down across the extreme northern part of the county. One barn was destroyed, and another barn had its roof blown off. Two nearby silos sustained some damage. In total, nine farm buildings sustained damage from the tornado. Two nearby houses had minor structural damage. Winds were estimated to be near 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW New Weston, 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 45846 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,763
Households1,678
Housing units1,733
Income
Median household income$92,273
$100k+ households55.5%
$150k+ households20.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,568
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily69
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes86
Housing mix
Single-family share90.5%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share4.0%
Mobile-home share5.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,515
Renter-occupied163
Vacant units55
Home value & age
Median home value$250,300
Owner homes $300k+32.2%
Owner homes $500k+7.3%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1974
Older-home share57.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,575
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 45846 have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 24 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 45846, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 18, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 45846?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 45846 is 1.00″. It was reported near Ft Recovery, OH on April 7, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 45846 — 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 45846 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 45846 — 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 45846 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 45846 — 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 45846 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 45846 — 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 45846, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 45846, 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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