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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 45891

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 45891 from April 30, 1962 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
103
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 45891 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 45891

24 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
1:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Van Wert, OH
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
1:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in Van Wert at Westwood Drive and Ervin Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Wert, OH
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
1:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Van Wert, OH
1.75″ hail
Mar 28, 2020
12:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Wert, OH
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2017
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Van Wert, OH
1.50″ hail
May 25, 2011
3:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management officials observed ping pong size hail at the Van Wert County Emergency Operations Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W Van Wert, OH
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cavett, OH
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2011
4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.7 WNW Van Wert Circle S Ar, OH
0.88″ hail
Mar 7, 2009
7:20 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported dime to nickle size hail covering the ground in Van Wert.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Van Wert, OH
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2004
9:43 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Wert, OH
0.88″ hail
May 7, 2004
8:18 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Van Wert, OH
0.88″ hail
May 7, 2004
8:13 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Scott, OH
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2003
6:52 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 45891
Putnam County · 12,240 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Ottawa, OH
1.50″ hail
Jun 4, 2002
6:07 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Ohio City, OH
1.50″ hail
Jun 4, 2002
6:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Van Wert, 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 45891

103 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
10:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Middlebury, OH
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole fell into a building and was sparking.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Van Wert, OH
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 power poles down on Mendon Road between State Road and Wren-Landeck SE of Van Wert.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Jonestown, OH
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported a few power lines down along with a tree in Van Wert. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Wert, OH
UNK mph
Mar 26, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near intersection of Walnut and third street. Powerlines were also downed in that area. No information on tree size or health available.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Van Wert, OH
UNK mph
Mar 26, 2026
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of tree damage near 2nd and 3rd streets in Van Wert... OH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Van Wert, OH
62 mph
Jun 18, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station AS860 Van Wert.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Middle Point, OH
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bell tower collapsed at St Marys Church in Van Wert. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Van Wert, OH
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines down including a tree on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Van Wert, OH
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12 power poles down between Stripe Rd and Mendon Rd near the Vantage Career Center. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Van Wert, OH
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of large tree down on Van Wert County EMA Facebook page.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Wert, OH
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2025
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos on X of power poles and tree branches down. A home lost its roof at the corner of Jennings Rd and Mendon Rd. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Van Wert, OH
65 mph
Apr 3, 2025
3:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports a 65 mph gust at the Van Wert Fairgrounds measured on a Davis station. Time given by emergency manager.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Van Wert, OH
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
10:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SW Scott. Updated time. Two locations where power poles were snapped and lines were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Scott, OH
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
9:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two locations where power poles were snapped and lines were down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Scott, 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 45891

10 reports
UNK category
Apr 4, 2025
3:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on the southeast side of Van Wert... OH where tree and shingle damage occurred before the tornado destroyed a two-story barn structure. The tornado might have briefly skipped as it traversed to the northeast before causing noticeable damage on Lincoln Hwy. The tornado then caused some minor damage to a deer farm before destroying a pole barn. The last noticeable damage occurred just northwest of Ottoville. As this tornado dissipated... another tornado formed off just to its north. The tornado has been given a preliminary rating of EF-1 with an estimated peak wind of 95 mph. Path length is 12.6 miles and maximum path width of 300 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Van Wert, OH
UNK category
Aug 11, 2021
10:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPDATED PATH LENGTH. EF-U TORNADO SURVEYED WITH DRONE BY RICK MCCOY... VAN WERT CO. EMA. TRACK LENGTH 2.0 MILES... 30 YARDS WIDE. START LAT/LONG: 40.8405/-84.5042 END LAT/LONG: 40.8481/-84.4681.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Middle Point, OH
UNK category
Aug 11, 2021
6:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-U TORNADO SURVEYED WITH DRONE BY RICK MCCOY... VAN WERT CO. EMA. TRACK LENGTH 0.5 MILES... 30 YARDS WIDE. START LAT/LONG: 40.8482/-84.4776 END LAT/LONG: 40.8481/-84681.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Middle Point, OH
UNK category
Jun 22, 2018
10:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 TORNADO OCCURRED NEAR INTERSECTION OF WREN-LANDECK/MENDON ROADS. WINDS ESTIMATED 55-60 MPH... PATH LENGTH 1 MILE... PATH WIDTH 180 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Jonestown, OH
UNK category
Aug 24, 2016
10:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND. .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Van Wert, OH
EF0 category
May 25, 2011
2:26 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey of damage was done in an area of a possible tornado sighting. Damage, in combination with eyewitness reports, confirms a circulation touched down for a matter of seconds in the town of Van Wert, crossing Kear Road. Power poles were blown over at the point of touchdown. The width of the circulation was no more than 40 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .71 N Van Wert Arpt, OH
EF0 category
Apr 19, 2011
10:19 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey of damage west of Van Wert was found to be consistent with a brief tornado touchdown. The circulation touched down near the intersection of Liberty Road and Township Highway 140 and continued northeast for about a half mile, cross the intersection of State Route 224 and Lincoln Highway before lifting. A home suffered shingle damage on the south and west side of the roof. Every side of the home was covered with mud and mulch particularly on the east side of the home. A south facing garage door was blown out with a patio on the west side being destroyed and two by fours thrown into the ground. Winds are estimated between 80 and 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.6 W Van Wert Arpt, OH
EF0 category
Jun 23, 2010
8:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency management officials surveyed an area of damage south of Van Wert and determined a circulation touched down in a wheat field a quarter mile west of Dustman Drive and US 127. The circulation continued along Dustman Road, with most of the damage being to trees. A few limbs fell onto homes, causing minor damage. In addition, some shingle damage occurred. The roof of a barn was torn off near US 127 as well. Winds are estimated to be between 80 and 85 mph with a maximum width of the tornado of around 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.8 S Van Wert Arpt, OH
F0 category
Sep 20, 2002
4:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: County Emergency Management reported the tornado touched down at 300 yards north of Kear Road in the city of Van Wert and 300 yards east of John Brown Road. It continued on the ground for around 4 miles, causing roof damage to 3 homes, as numerous trees twisted and snapped. A barn was also damaged by the tornado. The tornado lifted 1 mile east of US-127 and 1/2 mile north of Convoy Rd. There was another brief touchdown at US-127 and 1/2 mile north of Fife Road, where the tornado traveled roughly 100 yards before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Van Wert, OH
F0 category
Jun 11, 1998
3:42 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 45891
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency management reported F0 damage from a tornado south of Scott. The tornado was on the ground for one half mile, touching down 4 miles south of Scott and lifting 4 and one half miles south southeast of Scott. F0 damage was to a barn and trees. The tornado was about 25 yards wide at its widest point.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Scott, 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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ZIP 45891 area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,522
Households6,257
Housing units6,679
Income
Median household income$62,944
$100k+ households40.1%
$150k+ households15.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,699
Attached single-family86
Small multifamily533
Large multifamily230
Mobile homes131
Housing mix
Single-family share85.3%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share11.4%
Mobile-home share2.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,783
Renter-occupied1,474
Vacant units422
Home value & age
Median home value$143,100
Owner homes $300k+9.9%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1960
Older-home share69.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,959
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 45891 have on record?

Our records show 24 hail, 103 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 45891, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 45891?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 45891 is 2.50″. It was reported near Van Wert, OH on June 12, 1999.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 45891 — 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 45891 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 45891 — 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 45891 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 45891 — 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 45891 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 45891 — 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 45891, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 45891, 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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