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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 45898

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 45898 from April 11, 1965 through June 14, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
0.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 45898 · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 14, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 45898

1 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 19, 1998
8:18 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willshire, 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 45898

15 reports
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70 mph
Jun 14, 2022
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 60 TO 70 MPH WINDS JUST NORTH OF WILLSHIRE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Willshire, OH
UNK mph
Oct 6, 2018
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN IN WILLSHIRE. POWER OUT IN VILLAGE. LARGE TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willshire, OH
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2017
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TELEPHONE POLES SNAPPED AND LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Schumm, OH
63 mph
Jul 27, 2014
10:39 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management officials reported trees and power lines down in the area. A semi trailer was flipped over as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.57 W Schumm, OH
63 mph
Jul 5, 2012
6:03 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management officials reported power outages from down trees and power lines east of Willshire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.57 W Schumm, OH
69 mph
Jun 1, 2009
6:23 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management officials reported a tree down north of Wilshire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Willshire Osborn Arp, OH
81 mph
Jun 22, 2006
1:40 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread trees and power lines down. All roads closed in town due to being blocked by downed trees and power lines. Numerous homes and barns sustained structural damage, both from wind, and from falling trees. A grain elevator sustained significant damage, and the village's communication system was destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willshire, OH
63 mph
Mar 31, 2006
7:30 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A semi was blown over while in motion on US 33 near Wilshire. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willshire, OH
58 mph
Aug 26, 2003
4:58 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line reported down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Willshire, OH
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2002
4:06 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported power lines down in Willshire.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willshire, OH
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2002
3:48 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported trees down in Willshire.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willshire, OH
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2002
3:06 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported power lines down in Van Wert.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willshire, OH
UNK mph
Jul 9, 1999
3:10 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Untied mobile home blown over
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Willshire, OH
81 mph
Jul 19, 1998
6:10 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND POWER LINES DOWN. SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO HOMES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willshire, OH
58 mph
Oct 29, 1996
11:40 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willshire, 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 45898

7 reports
EF0 category
Jun 12, 2013
10:27 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A circulation touched down on the west side of Willshire, along State Road 81 near the Indiana/Ohio State Line. The tornado traveled southeast down Green Street to the intersection of Green Street and State Route 49. An eyewitness observed the funnel make contact with the ground in his yard, snap off two large trees and continue down the street. The survey revealed additional tree damage along the path. Another eyewitness observed condensation vortices being injected into the funnel as his garage was rolled off its foundation. A portion of a house roof was removed and thrown over a neighbor���s home. A total of 13 homes suffered varying degrees of damage. The circulation was on the ground less than 3 minutes with a maximum width of 80 yards and maximum wind speeds around 85 mph. The same storm continued into Mercer County and later produced another weak tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .98 ESE Willshire, OH
F1 category
Jun 22, 2006
1:43 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown near the intersection of state route 81 and Glenmore Rd. A garage sustained significant structural damage. Total path length was about 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Willshire, OH
F0 category
Jun 22, 2006
1:38 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Very brief touchdown near the intersection of Harrison Willshire Rd. and state route 81. Several storage sheds, silos, grain elevators, and trees sustained damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Willshire, OH
F4 category
Nov 10, 2002
3:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in the southwest corner of Van Wert County about 4 miles northeast of Willshire and moved northeast across the western portion of the city of Van Wert, and then crossed U.S. 30 and continued northeast before exiting the county about 7 miles east of Scott. NWS ground and aerial surveys showed the tornado quickly intensified to F4 about 5 miles southwest of the city of Van Wert near Zook road, where a 75 year old male was killed in his home. The tornado continued moving northeast as an F4 into the city of Van Wert, were it hit the Twin Cinemas and the Vision Industrial Park. At this point the tornado was about one half mile wide. 60 persons watching a movie in the cinemas, mostly children, took shelter before the tornado hit, with only minor injuries. Vehicles from the parking lot were thrown into the seats where the children had been sitting. An 18 year old male driving past the cinemas was thrown from his vehicle and killed. The tornado then destroyed five industries in the Vision Industrial Park, before moving north of U.S. 30, producing F4 damage to additional businesses and homes. The tornado weakened to F3 as it moved northeast and crossed into Paulding county. 164 homes were damaged in Van Wert county, and 43 were totally destroyed. 27 businesses sustained damage, with 5 totally destroyed in Vision Park. Three county engineer buildings were destroyed, with one house used by a township. Total damage in Van Wert county was near 30 million dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Willshire, OH
F1 category
Jun 21, 1998
10:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency management reported F1 damage from a tornado northeast of Willshire. The tornado was on the ground for one and one half miles, touching down 2 miles northeast of Willshire and lifting 3 and one half miles northeast of Willshire. F1 damage was a leveled barn and trees uprooted and torn out of the ground. The tornado was about 75 yards wide at its widest point..
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Willshire, OH
F1 category
Jul 12, 1992
4:55 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 45898
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F4 category
Apr 11, 1965
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 45898
Mercer County · 14,653 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 45898 area census snapshot

People & households
Population908
Households367
Housing units416
Income
Median household income$54,063
$100k+ households39.0%
$150k+ households6.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached374
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily5
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes35
Housing mix
Single-family share89.9%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share1.2%
Mobile-home share8.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied301
Renter-occupied66
Vacant units49
Home value & age
Median home value$101,500
Owner homes $300k+11.0%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1947
Older-home share85.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars361
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 45898 have on record?

Our records show 1 hail, 15 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 45898, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 14, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 45898?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 45898 is 0.75″. It was reported near Willshire, OH on May 19, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 45898 — 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 45898 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 45898 — 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 45898 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 45898 — 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 45898 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 45898 — 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 45898, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 45898, 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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