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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Port Clinton, OH

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Port Clinton, OH from July 12, 1966 through July 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
44
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Port Clinton, OH · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Port Clinton, OH

20 reports
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0.75″ hail
May 21, 2014
7:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio operator reported penny size hail in Port Clinton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE Port Clinton, OH
0.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2013
1:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Port Clinton, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
5:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Port Clinton, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
5:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Port Clinton, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
5:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Port Clinton, OH
0.88″ hail
Mar 15, 2012
8:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Port Clinton, OH
0.88″ hail
Jul 28, 2010
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced 0.88 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Port Clinton, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2010
4:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced 1.00 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Port Clinton, OH
0.88″ hail
May 7, 2010
6:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Port Clinton, OH
0.88″ hail
May 7, 2010
6:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Port Clinton, OH
0.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2006
5:50 PM EST
Hail report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Clinton, OH
0.75″ hail
May 30, 2006
3:42 PM EST
Hail report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Clinton, OH
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2004
2:10 PM EST
Hail report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Clinton, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 1998
9:16 PM EST
Hail report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail fell in the north central portion of the county approximately 10 miles west of Port Clinton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Port Clinton, OH
0.75″ hail
Jun 17, 1992
9:45 PM CST
Hail report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 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 Port Clinton, OH

30 reports
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64 mph
Jul 3, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *delayed report* - public weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Port Clinton, OH
58 mph
Mar 20, 2025
4:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KPCW Port Clinton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Port Clinton, OH
60 mph
Aug 29, 2023
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Port Clinton ASOS measured a 60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Port Clinton, OH
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2023
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ottawa County EMA reporting multiple large trees blown down near Catawba and Port Clinton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Port Clinton, OH
60 mph
Aug 29, 2023
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KPCW Port Clinton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Port Clinton, OH
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2023
8:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and limbs downed. Pictures submitted via social media and time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Port Clinton, OH
59 mph
Mar 25, 2023
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION CMPO1 4 WNW PORT CLINTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Port Clinton, OH
UNK mph
Sep 15, 2021
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES REPORTED DOWN AROUND THE CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Port Clinton, OH
65 mph
Aug 13, 2021
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TAKEN VIA ANEMOMETER ON THE MAST OF THE SHIP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 20 N Port Clinton, OH
UNK mph
Nov 15, 2020
4:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Port Clinton, OH
60 mph
Jun 10, 2020
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KPCW PORT CLINTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Port Clinton, OH
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2020
10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS CATAWBA ISLAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Port Clinton, OH
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2020
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AROUND TALL TIMBERS CAMP GROUND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Port Clinton, OH
UNK mph
May 23, 2019
11:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Port Clinton, OH
58 mph
May 26, 2015
5:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds tore a section of roofing off of a auto parts store in Port Clinton. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Port Clinton, 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 Port Clinton, OH

3 reports
EF0 category
Apr 19, 2011
11:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down around four miles southwest of Port Clinton in Bay Township. The Initial touchdown occurred just east of the intersection of Paulsen Road and Little Portage Road East. The tornado then moved northeast for about a mile an a half before lifting along Darr Hopfinger Road. The damage path was about 30 yards in width. Damage consisted of mainly downed trees. Several outbuildings lost sections of roofing. A couple homes also sustained minor roof damage. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 75 mph. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.59 S Lacarne, OH
F2 category
Nov 10, 2002
5:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down south of Port Clinton and then moved northeast entering the city just west of the intersection of Wilcox Road and Fulton Road. The tornado moved through the heart of the city reaching Lake Erie at Lakeview Park. From there, the tornado moved northeast over Lake Erie to Catawba Island where it finally dissipated after a ten mile long damage path. Four people suffered minor injuries as a result of the tornado. Hardest hit was the Lakeview Park area where two condominiums were blown off their stilts into Lake Erie and many other structures where destroyed. The initial storm damage in Port Clinton occurred along 11th Street where several homes were heavily damaged or destroyed. Significant damage also occurred near 8th and Fulton Streets. As the tornado moved through the city, it damaged the local high school and a hospital. Significant damage also occurred on Catawba Island with several homes damaged and destroyed before the tornado finally dissipated. A total of 24 homes and 16 apartments were destroyed along the damage path with approximately 60 additional homes damaged enough to be deemed uninhabitable. Another 80 structures sustained minor to moderate amounts of damage. The damage path was typically no more than 50 yards in width. Dozens of vehicles were damaged or destroyed by the tornado and hundreds of trees and power poles were toppled.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port Clinton, OH
F2 category
Jun 24, 1998
7:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Port Clinton, OH
Ottawa County · 20,982 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down approximately 10 miles west of Port Clinton and just west of the Davis Bessie power plant. Winds were between 113 and 157 miles per hour. Considerable damage occurred, with some barns completely destroyed and an apartment complex heavily damaged. Sixty three homes were destroyed, 63 sustained major damage, 238 had minor damage, semi trucks and mobile homes were overturned and trees and utility poles were downed. Loss of power lines outside Davis Bessie triggered a shutdown and a second stage alert; power was out for several days in places. A state of emergency was declared and all roads were closed in the county. Many buildings were destroyed and trees were downed at Camp Perry. A tree containing an eagle's nest with 2 eaglets was blown down. One of the eaglets survived.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Port Clinton, 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

Port Clinton, OH area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,999
Households2,802
Housing units3,756
Income
Median household income$58,524
$100k+ households27.8%
$150k+ households9.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,177
Attached single-family129
Small multifamily716
Large multifamily548
Mobile homes186
Housing mix
Single-family share58.0%
Attached-home share3.4%
Multifamily share33.7%
Mobile-home share5.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,049
Renter-occupied753
Vacant units954
Home value & age
Median home value$142,100
Owner homes $300k+7.5%
Owner homes $500k+0.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1958
Older-home share66.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,691
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 20 hail, 44 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Port Clinton, OH, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Port Clinton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Port Clinton, OH is 1.75″. It was reported near Port Clinton, OH on March 28, 1985.

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

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

I am selling a home in Port Clinton — 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 Port Clinton address?

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