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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Hancock County, OH

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Hancock County, OH from April 3, 1956 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 45840 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
95
Wind Reports
296
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hancock County, OH · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Hancock County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2026
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3/4 in to 1 in hail reported for appx. 1 minute.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mccomb, OH
1.75″ hail
Mar 26, 2026
11:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Van Buren, OH
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2026
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Mccomb, OH
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2026
11:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Arlington, OH
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
11:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Rawson, OH
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2022
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN MCCOMB.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mccomb, OH
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2022
8:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vanlue, OH
1.75″ hail
Mar 28, 2020
1:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF DIME TO GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arlington, OH
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2019
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Findlay, OH
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2019
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT MCCOMB OHIO.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mccomb, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2017
9:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mccomb, OH
1.50″ hail
Jul 16, 2017
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Mccomb, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2017
3:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: POST OFFICE EMPLOYEE REPORTED MARBLE TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN VAN BUREN. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Buren, OH
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2017
2:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SEVERAL PIECES OF 3/4 INCH TO 1 INCH HAIL REPORTED IN VANLUE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vanlue, OH
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2017
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL ALONG US 224 ABOUT 7 MILES WEST OF FINDLAY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Findlay, 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 Hancock County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fallen tree knocked power line onto house leading to a roof fire developing. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Mccomb, OH
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branch down and snapped power lines near CR26 and TR179.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Arlington, OH
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limb and power lines down. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Arlington, OH
66 mph
Jun 12, 2026
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KFDY Findlay.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Findlay, OH
UNK mph
May 19, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hancock County 911 Dispatch reported a downed tree limb in Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, OH
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shed damaged on County Road 53 near McComb. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Mccomb, OH
UNK mph
Mar 26, 2026
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 power poles partially down along with branches.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Arlington, OH
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 foot diameter healthy tree uprooted. Relayed by HAM radio group.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Findlay, OH
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility pole snapped in the police dept. south lot and the city building.
NWS Wind Report Location: Findlay, OH
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Commercial awning collapsed. Report relayed by HAM radio group.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Findlay, OH
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
11:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 foot diameter rotted tree down at the 1600 block of Park Street in Findlay. Relayed by HAM radio group.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Findlay, OH
71 mph
Jun 18, 2025
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station GW2591 Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Arcadia, OH
75 mph
Jun 18, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mccomb, OH
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb downed onto a car in Findlay.
NWS Wind Report Location: Findlay, OH
68 mph
Jun 18, 2025
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Findlay, 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 Hancock County

14 reports
UNK category
Mar 14, 2024
11:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated winds of 100 MPH developed in Orange Township in southwestern Hancock County. The tornado tracked 3.3 miles towards the east... lifting in Van Buren Township. The tornado damaged 5 homes and damaged or destroyed several farm buildings. The maximum width was about 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Mount Cory, OH
UNK category
Mar 14, 2024
11:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Based on several social media photos and videos... eyewitness reports... and law enforcement reports... a brief and intermittent tornado occurred from the extreme eastern part of Hancock County to the western part of Seneca County. Survey team was unable to access fields to observe any damage. Tornado remained over farmland and did not impact any structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Vanlue, OH
UNK category
Mar 14, 2024
11:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement observed a tornado looking north from OH-37 and Township Road 168.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Mount Blanchard, OH
UNK category
May 3, 2022
9:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS PRELIMINARY STORM DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF-0 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM PEAK WINDS OF 80 MPH TOUCHED DOWN SOUTH OF RAWSON AND LIFTED A QUARTER MILE WEST OF FINDLAY AIRPORT. THE ESTIMATED PATH LENGTH WAS 7.08 MILES... WITH A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 25 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Rawson, OH
EF2 category
May 31, 2008
12:29 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in northeastern Hancock County about two miles southwest of Arcadia near the intersection of Township Roads 214 and 254. The tornado continued northeast for about six miles before moving into Seneca County on the south end of Fostoria. The total tornado path length was over eight miles. The track was parallel to State Route 12 and about a mile to the south of the road. The tornado was initially an EF1 but strengthened to EF2 intensity after crossing County Road 330. The tornado returned to EF1 intensity just before reaching County Road 23 on the southwest edge of Fostoria. The damage path had a maximum width of around 100 yards. Around a dozen properties sustained damage from this tornado. At least two homes were destroyed with several others heavily damaged. Many outbuildings were also damaged. Hundreds of trees were toppled along the damage path. At least six people were treated at a Fostoria hospital for cuts and bruises.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.02 SSW Arcadia, OH
F2 category
Nov 10, 2002
4:57 PM EST
Tornado report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down to the northeast of Arcadia in northeastern Hancock County. The initial touchdown occurred just south of State Route 12 and to the east of County Road 330. From this location the tornado moved northeast and strengthened to F2 intensity as it entered the southwest end of Fostoria. Two businesses were heavily damaged on the outskirts of Fostoria along State Route 12. One of the two, a fertilizer business, had two of it's four buildings completely leveled and the remaining two heavily damaged. A nearby gas storage facility had two large storage tanks damaged. Nearby, the tornado derailed two railroad cars near the West Tiffin Street crossing and toppled 19 high voltage transmission poles interrupting power for a large area. Extensive damage was done to neighborhoods on the southwest side of Tiffin with Jeannette Drive, Vickie Lane and West Tiffin Streets hardest hit. As the tornado neared downtown Fostoria it tore the roof off of a high school which allowed rain water to enter the building and damage all three floors. Total damage to the school was estimated to be well over $500,000. Just east of the school, the community hospital was hit and sustained over $1 million in damage. The tornado lifted just east of the hospital and touched down a second time on the northeast side of Fostoria (Seneca County). In Fostoria, eight homes were destroyed with nine more homes damaged enough to be declared uninhabitable. An additional 60 to 70 homes sustained minor damage with dozens of cars damaged in varying amounts. Hundreds of trees and power poles were downed along the damage path which was around 50 yards in width.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Arcadia, OH
F1 category
Jul 14, 1992
3:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F2 category
Jul 9, 1980
9:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F2 category
Nov 10, 1975
5:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1 category
Jun 26, 1973
5:13 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1 category
Jul 4, 1969
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F4 category
Apr 11, 1965
8:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
UNK category
Aug 22, 1964
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F0 category
Apr 3, 1956
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Hancock County, OH
Hancock County · 24,189 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 · County

Hancock County, OH area census snapshot

People & households
Population74,885
Households31,618
Housing units33,871
Income
Median household income$69,699
$100k+ households38.1%
$150k+ households15.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached24,189
Attached single-family1,051
Small multifamily4,514
Large multifamily2,210
Mobile homes1,888
Housing mix
Single-family share71.4%
Attached-home share3.1%
Multifamily share19.9%
Mobile-home share5.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied21,877
Renter-occupied9,741
Vacant units2,253
Home value & age
Median home value$196,500
Owner homes $300k+22.2%
Owner homes $500k+4.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1972
Older-home share60.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars30,047
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 95 hail, 296 wind, and 14 tornado reports in Hancock County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hancock County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Hancock County is 2.75″. It was reported near N Findlay, OH on May 25, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hancock County — 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 Hancock County address?

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