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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Preble County, OH
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Preble County, OH from April 25, 1961 through September 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
57
Wind Reports
218
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Preble County, OH · 1961–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 16, 2026
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER MEASURED 1 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW West Manchester, OH
1.00″hail
Mar 28, 2020 5:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EVENT NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SCHOOL HOUSE RD. AND PREBLE COUNTY LINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Lewisburg, OH
1.25″hail
Apr 3, 2018 7:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BETWEEN A QUARTER AND HALF DOLLAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Eaton, OH
1.00″hail
Apr 3, 2018 7:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Camden, OH
1.00″hail
Apr 5, 2017 10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gratis, OH
1.00″hail
Feb 24, 2017 11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: College Corner, OH
1.00″hail
Jul 13, 2016 11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED AT PREBLE COUNTY DISPATCH. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Eaton, OH
1.00″hail
Aug 3, 2015 3:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NW New Paris, OH
1.00″hail
Sep 7, 2012 2:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Camden, OH
0.75″hail
Jul 24, 2012 10:18 AM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Eaton, OH
0.88″hail
Apr 1, 2012 9:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Eaton, OH
1.25″hail
Apr 1, 2012 9:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Eaton, OH
0.88″hail
Mar 30, 2012 6:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N West Alexandria, OH
1.00″hail
Mar 30, 2012 5:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N West Manchester, OH
0.75″hail
May 25, 2011 10:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N West Manchester, OH
1.75″hail
May 25, 2011 7:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Eaton, OH
1.00″hail
May 25, 2011 5:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Camden, OH
1.75″hail
May 25, 2011 5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N College Corner, OH
0.88″hail
Apr 20, 2011 12:48 AM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Eaton, OH
0.88″hail
Apr 20, 2011 12:12 AM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Camden, OH
1.00″hail
Apr 20, 2011 12:11 AM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Eaton, OH
0.75″hail
Apr 20, 2011 12:11 AM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N West Alexandria, OH
0.88″hail
Apr 5, 2010 7:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Eaton, OH
0.75″hail
Jun 9, 2009 2:56 AM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N El Dorado, OH
2.50″hail
Jun 2, 2009 4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One and three quarter inch to two and a half inch hail fell in and around Gratis.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Gratis, OH
2.00″hail
Jun 2, 2009 4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One and three quarter inch to two inch hail fell in Eaton. Reported by spotters and public.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Eaton, OH
0.75″hail
Sep 30, 2006 6:16 PM EST
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Eaton, OH
1.00″hail
Apr 14, 2006 6:39 PM EST
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Lewisburg, OH
0.75″hail
Apr 14, 2006 6:30 PM EST
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Eaton, OH
0.75″hail
Apr 7, 2006 4:16 PM EST
Hail report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Eaton, 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.
Wind Report Description: Part of a grain silo/ metal storage container was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Alexandria, OH
UNKmph
Sep 16, 2026 11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three trees blown down. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw West Alexandria, OH
UNKmph
Sep 16, 2026 11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to barn. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw West Alexandria, OH
UNKmph
Sep 16, 2026 11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A older large barn lost around 50% of its sheet metal roofing.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw West Alexandria, OH
UNKmph
Sep 4, 2026 8:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down just south of Camden. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Camden, OH
UNKmph
Sep 4, 2026 7:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in Lewisburg. Time estimated from RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lewisburg, OH
UNKmph
Sep 4, 2026 7:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in Verona. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Verona, OH
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2026 1:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 15 inch diameter tree down on Watt Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Nne College Corner, OH
UNKmph
Aug 2, 2026 12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage at a property on Quaker Trace Road. A few tree limbs downed_ a barn door was removed_ and some roof damage at a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw West Alexandria, OH
UNKmph
Aug 1, 2026 11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 homes significantly damaged along with tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Eaton, OH
UNKmph
Jul 27, 2026 10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed in the Cedar Springs area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S New Paris, OH
UNKmph
Jun 6, 2026 10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Route 35 near Rebecca Road. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W West Alexandria, OH
UNKmph
Jun 6, 2026 10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down East Consolidated Rd. near Wayne Rd. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Eaton, OH
UNKmph
Jun 6, 2026 10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 inch tree limb down along Wayne Trace Road and State Route 122. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Eaton, OH
UNKmph
Jun 6, 2026 10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Metal roof blown off large outbuilding. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lewisburg, OH
UNKmph
Dec 29, 2025 2:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple power poles down on Monroe Central Rd near West Manchester.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW West Manchester, OH
UNKmph
Dec 29, 2025 2:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple power poles down on US-127 near West Manchester.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N West Manchester, OH
UNKmph
Apr 29, 2025 5:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of power poles and wires down. Time estimated from RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE West Alexandria, OH
UNKmph
Mar 20, 2025 2:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down at the 1700 block of New Market Banta Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE West Alexandria, OH
UNKmph
Mar 15, 2025 10:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Snapped pole and tree down. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Gratis, OH
UNKmph
Mar 15, 2025 10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW West Elkton, OH
UNKmph
Mar 15, 2025 10:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: Camden, OH
UNKmph
Mar 15, 2025 10:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N New Paris, OH
UNKmph
Sep 24, 2024 8:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roofing off of a barn and other storm damage near the intersection of route 35 and Yost/Washington Twin Roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Eaton, OH
UNKmph
Jul 31, 2024 2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous flash flood report from 2 WSW Camden. Trees down on Dillman Road. Time estimated from RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Camden, OH
UNKmph
Jul 14, 2024 6:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles and trees blown down. Barn with roofing material off on northwest corner of 35 and county line road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E West Alexandria, OH
UNKmph
May 26, 2024 7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branch across Greenbush Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E West Elkton, OH
UNKmph
Feb 28, 2024 10:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees reported down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Gratis, OH
UNKmph
Feb 28, 2024 9:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pole down on N. Liberty St. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Camden, OH
UNKmph
Feb 28, 2024 8:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE West Elkton, 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 Preble County
17 reports
UNKcategory
Aug 1, 2026 11:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 tornado confirmed northwest of Eaton in Preble County_ Ohio. Maximum winds of 100 MPH. This tornado destroyed one outbuilding and caused significant roof damage at two houses. Extensive corn fiel
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 Nnw Eaton, OH
UNKcategory
Sep 24, 2024 8:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 tornado confirmed. Minor structure and tree damage. Estimated maximum wind speed up to 65 mph. Estimated track length 1.45 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Eaton, OH
UNKcategory
Apr 7, 2023 4:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF0 BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN IN NEW PARIS... OH... CAUSING SCATTERED TREE DAMAGE AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO SEVERAL BARNS. MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WINDS WERE 85 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE New Paris, OH
UNKcategory
Jun 18, 2019 1:56 AM UTC
Tornado report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS AN EF0 TORNADO IN RURAL WESTERN PREBLE COUNTY... OHIO WITH AN ESTIMATED PATH LENGTH OF 1.7 MILES AND WIDTH OF 35 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Krid Richmond Apt, OH
UNKcategory
May 21, 2019 12:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED WITH ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WINDS OF 90 MPH. DAMAGE TO TREES... HOMES... AND OUTBUILDINGS... INCLUDING PARTIAL ROOF REMOVAL OF TWO STRUCTURES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Eaton, OH
UNKcategory
May 20, 2019 12:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POLICE OFFICER REPORTED TORNADO ON THE GROUND LOOKING NORTHEAST FROM MICHAEL AVENUE AND MARTY LANE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Eaton, OH
UNKcategory
Mar 14, 2016 5:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO WAS CONFIRMED NEAR WHEATVILLE...SOUTHEAST OF EATON...IN PREBLE COUNTY OHIO. DAMAGE OCCURRED TO A BARN ALONG STATE ROUTE 122...WITH ANOTHER BARN COMPLETELY DESTROYED SOUTH OF HALDERMAN ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Eaton, OH
EF0category
Oct 26, 2010 10:40 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in Preble County at 1040 EST and continued into Darke County at 1041 EST before lifting at 1048 EST. The path width was 30 yards. The tornado traveled for 0.29 miles in Preble County and then 4.06 miles in Darke County. The damage was consistent with winds around 80 miles per hour in Preble County and 90 miles per hour in Darke County. The tornado was rated an EF0 in Preble County and an EF1 in Darke County. The tornado touched down initially in open farm land north of Eldorado-Whitewater Road. In this area, some farm fences were covered with corn debris. Minor tree damage was also found in this area. The tornado likely lifted for a brief time before touching down in Darke County west of Highway 726, destroying a barn. The tornado continued across Highway 726 where it hit a residence on Preble County-Butler-Township Road. At this location, outbuildings were destroyed and significant tree damage occurred. The tornado continued across farm fields until glancing another residence along Highway 722 where tree damage and minor outbuilding damage occurred. Several utility poles were also snapped in half. The tornado then continued northeast and hit a residence on Emrick Road where the most significant damage occurred. Windows were broken in the house, there was significant outbuilding damage, and several large and healthy trees were snapped off and uprooted. More damage was found to a residence on Otterbein-Ithaca Road near United States Highway 127. Here, a barn was partially collapsed and several trees were snapped. Roofing material was also removed from the house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.38 NW El Dorado, OH
EF0category
Jan 29, 2008 9:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Lewisburg and produced scattered damage along a two mile path. A barn sustained damage along Shields Road. A house lost part of its roof near the Interstate 70-State Route 503 interchange just south of Lewisburg. There was extensive tree damage in vicinity of the house, with some of the tree debris dropped into a creek bed behind the house.
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly uprooting numerous trees, knocking down power lines, and tearing a few roofs from a few barns.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Sugar Vly, OH
F3category
Nov 22, 1992 5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F2category
Jul 12, 1986 1:07 PM EST
Tornado report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1category
Apr 8, 1980 2:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1category
Jul 14, 1973 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1category
Apr 11, 1965 10:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1category
May 27, 1963 4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F4category
Apr 25, 1961 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Preble County, OH
Preble County · 15,662 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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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Preble County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Preble County have on record?
Our records show 57 hail, 218 wind, and 17 tornado reports in Preble County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 16, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Preble County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Preble County is 2.50″. It was reported near Gratis, OH on June 2, 2009.
A storm report showed up near my home in Preble 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 Preble County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Preble 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 Preble County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Preble 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 Preble County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Preble 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 Preble County, OH, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Preble 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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