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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Otway, OH

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Otway, OH from April 8, 1980 through July 2, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Otway, OH · 1980–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 2, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Otway, OH

3 reports
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0.88″ hail
Jul 17, 2010
3:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Otway, OH
0.75″ hail
Aug 23, 2002
3:25 PM EST
Hail report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Otway, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2000
12:15 PM EST
Hail report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped dime size hail in Otway and quarter size hail in Portsmouth. A few trees were knocked down in South Webster.
NWS Hail Report Location: Otway, 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 Otway, OH

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UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down across the western part of Scioto County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Otway, OH
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2022
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: SSW Otway, OH
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2021
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN THE NORTHERN PART OF THE COUNTY INCLUDING OTWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Otway, OH
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2021
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Otway, OH
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2020
10:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOCKING SR 73. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Otway, OH
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2018
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN OVER ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Blue Creek, OH
58 mph
Nov 17, 2013
8:06 PM EST-5
Wind report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A metal shed was destroyed due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 W Otway, OH
58 mph
Sep 2, 2013
4:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed in Otway due to thunderstorm winds. One of these trees fell on a power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 W Otway, OH
58 mph
Jul 19, 2013
5:33 PM EST-5
Wind report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of large branches were down on State Route 548 due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.92 WSW Otway, OH
58 mph
Jul 10, 2013
4:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed in Otway due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 W Otway, OH
58 mph
Jul 22, 2011
6:11 PM EST-5
Wind report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported down due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Otway, OH
58 mph
Jun 21, 2011
4:36 PM EST-5
Wind report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Bear Creek, OH
58 mph
Apr 20, 2011
1:50 AM EST-5
Wind report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches were broken due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Otway, OH
58 mph
Feb 11, 2009
4:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trailer was blown on to State Route 348.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.23 W Otway, OH
58 mph
Jul 17, 2007
12:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Six trees were knocked down, including one along Rocky Fork Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Otway, 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 Otway, OH

5 reports
EF0 category
Mar 2, 2012
5:46 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down along Rocky Fork Road, about 2 miles southwest of Otway. The tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees in groves as it moved northeast along Rocky Fork Road and Highway 348. The tornado then lifted just as it hit the town of Otway, where it damaged two homes and heavily damaged a fire station. Based on the damage surveyed, the maximum estimated wind speed of this tornado was 75 miles per hour.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.48 SW Otway, OH
F1 category
May 19, 2005
2:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several 100 year old trees were twisted, with numerous other trees stripped of their bark. The roof of a barn was ripped off and carried 0.5 miles to the east.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Otway, OH
F1 category
Feb 21, 1993
5:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado first touched down near Davis Road and County Road 41. The storm moved northeast across this hilly area damaging several home roofs, portions of barn roofs, and downed many trees. Several mobile homes were completely destroyed. Shawnee Greenhouse sustained severe damage. Two homes were completely destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1 category
May 16, 1990
2:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1 category
Apr 8, 1980
3:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Otway, OH
Scioto County · 24,309 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 · City

Otway, OH area census snapshot

People & households
Population62
Households20
Housing units20
Income
Median household income$73,000
$100k+ households25%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached18
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share90%
Attached-home share10%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied18
Renter-occupied2
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share100%
Vehicle context
Households with cars20
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 3 hail, 19 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Otway, OH, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 2, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Otway?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Otway, OH is 1.00″. It was reported near Otway, OH on July 28, 2000.

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

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

I am selling a home in Otway — 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 Otway address?

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