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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 45874

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 45874 from December 21, 1967 through April 4, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 45874 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 4, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 45874

9 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
10:33 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Ohio City, OH
1.25″ hail
Mar 28, 2020
12:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF HAIL FROM SPOTTER MEASURING MAINLY 1 INCH... BUT A FEW NEARING 1.5 INCHES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ohio City, OH
0.88″ hail
Aug 9, 2011
5:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ohio City, OH
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2006
7:43 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ohio City, OH
1.25″ hail
Mar 31, 2006
7:37 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ohio City, OH
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2001
7:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Wren, OH
0.75″ hail
Sep 9, 1992
2:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, OH
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 1991
8:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, OH
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 1982
7:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 45874
Darke County · 18,667 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 45874

39 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 4, 2025
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Village of Ohio City Fire Dept reporting some poles snapped and some trees down on west side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ohio City, OH
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2025
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn destroyed at 7225 Ainsworth Road in Ohio City... OH. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Glenmore, OH
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2024
4:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to a home in Wren.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wren, OH
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports numerous trees down between Wren... OH and Ohio City... OH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Glenmore, OH
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Ohio City. 1 fatality confirmed. Second occupant not injured. Emergency manager reports tree down on an overhead canopy between a house and garage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ohio City, OH
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEMI BLOWN OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Ohio City, OH
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2022
1:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. PARK SHELTER DESTROYED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ohio City, OH
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2022
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWNED AROUND OHIO CITY IN VAN WERT COUNTY OHIO. ONE TREE WAS UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ohio City, OH
64 mph
May 3, 2022
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Ohio City, OH
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2020
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 NE GLENMORE. NUMEROUS LARGE TREE LIMBS BROKE OFF. ONE BRANCH WENT THROUGH A CAR WINDSHIELD AND A SECOND BRANCH FELL ONTO A GARAGE ROOF CAUSING MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Glenmore, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2020
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN IN OHIO CITY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ohio City, OH
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE TREE LIMBS BROKE OFF. ONE BRANCH WENT THROUGH A CAR WINDSHIELD AND A SECOND BRANCH FELL ONTO A GARAGE ROOF CAUSING MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Glenmore, OH
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2019
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS REPORTED DOWN IN THE CITY OF OHIO CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ohio City, OH
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2019
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 30 FOOT BY 70 FOOT WOODEN BARN DESTROYED SOUTH OF OHIO CITY ON STATE ROUTE 118.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Ohio City, OH
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2019
6:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF FIELDS OF CORN STALKS LAID FLAT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Abanaka, 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 45874

6 reports
UNK category
Apr 4, 2025
2:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey with coordination with the Van Wert County EMA has confirmed a brief EF-1 tornado near Glenmore... OH from the evening of April 2nd. A brief tornado developed in a field east of Glenmore Rd and snapped several trees. The tornado then continued northeast through empty fields and crossed Ainsworth Rd. A outbuilding was completely destroyed along Ainsworth Rd with debris lofted and strewn up to 400 yards away to the northeast in nearby fields. The tornado then dissipated in a field north of Ainsworth Rd near Town Creek. The tornado had a width of 50 yards and maximum wind speeds of 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Glenmore, OH
UNK category
Aug 24, 2016
10:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Glenmore, OH
UNK category
Aug 24, 2016
10:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND. .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Middlebury, OH
EF1 category
May 23, 2011
5:56 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey of damage was performed by NWS officials, confirming a tornado touched down near the intersection of Walnut Grove and Alspach Roads. As it traveled east, eyewitness reports indicated that at least two funnels were in contact with the ground. They quickly merged into one near Kneller Road, where the greatest concentration of damage was found. As it continued east, the tornado became rain-wrapped and eventually lifted near the intersection of Walnut Grove and Burris Roads. While the majority of the damage was in the range of an EF0, the location where the funnels merged was determined to be caused by winds of between 90 and 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.62 E Schumm, OH
EF0 category
May 30, 2008
10:58 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near the Adams county, Indiana and Van Wert county, Ohio line. It proceeded across State Line Road and destroyed 2 closed, steel doors on a barn. The tornado dissipated over open field. Damage is estimated at $60,000 to the barn. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.13 NNW Wren, OH
F2 category
Mar 31, 2006
7:38 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 45874
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was likely produced as the result of a line of thunderstorms overtaking an isolated supercell thunderstorm ahead of the line. The circulation which produced the tornado intensified shortly after the merger of the line and isolated supercell. The tornado developed near the intersection of Burris Road and Walnut Grove Church Road about 1 mile south of Ohio City. The tornado tracked to the east-northeast for roughly 2 miles before dissipating near Greenville Rd about 2 miles east of Ohio City. Damage along the first half of the tornado track was consistent with F2 intensity, with winds estimated at 140-150 mph and an initial path width of about 300 yards. In this area, 3 barns were completely destroyed, with another 5 sustaining damage. A garage was destroyed, and several houses received damage including roof, siding, and windows. Several grain bins were also damaged, along with other miscellaneous vehicle and property damage, including several tractors, a combine and other farm implements. Damage along the second half of the tornado track was consistent with F1 intensity, with the path width narrowing to about 25 yards. Several buildings sustained roof, siding, and window damage, with several instances of trailer and vehicle damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Ohio City, 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 45874 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,186
Households804
Housing units942
Income
Median household income$66,520
$100k+ households34.8%
$150k+ households12.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached842
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily8
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes90
Housing mix
Single-family share89.4%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share0.9%
Mobile-home share9.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied738
Renter-occupied66
Vacant units138
Home value & age
Median home value$124,200
Owner homes $300k+6.0%
Owner homes $500k+2.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1952
Older-home share79.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars775
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 45874 have on record?

Our records show 9 hail, 39 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 45874, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 4, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 45874?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 45874 is 1.75″. It was reported near Ohio City, OH on March 27, 1991.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 45874 — 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 45874 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 45874 — 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 45874 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 45874 — 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 45874 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 45874 — 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 45874, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 45874, 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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