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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Seneca County, OH
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Seneca County, OH from July 1, 1959 through September 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
159
Wind Reports
262
Tornado Reports
22
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Seneca County, OH · 1959–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 3, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fostoria, OH
1.25″hail
Apr 15, 2026 9:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Republic, OH
1.00″hail
Apr 15, 2026 8:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Tiffin, OH
1.00″hail
Mar 27, 2026 12:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail at intersection of St Rt 18 and Twn Rd 47.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Fostoria, OH
1.00″hail
Sep 24, 2024 10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tiffin, OH
2.00″hail
Mar 16, 2024 12:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At least 2 inch hail reported in Attica area. Report relayed by emergency management.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Attica, OH
3.00″hail
Mar 15, 2024 12:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two and a half to three inch size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bloomville, OH
2.50″hail
Mar 15, 2024 12:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two to two and a half inch size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bloomville, OH
3.00″hail
Mar 14, 2024 11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Bloomville. Two and a half to three inch size hail. Report corrected for time based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bloomville, OH
1.00″hail
Mar 14, 2024 11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Tiffin, OH
1.00″hail
Jun 18, 2023 12:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Tiffin, OH
1.00″hail
Jun 15, 2023 11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tiffin, OH
1.25″hail
Jun 15, 2023 11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Tiffin, OH
1.75″hail
Jun 15, 2023 11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail between Bascom and Tiffin.
Hail Report Description: ALSO ESTIMATED 60 MPH WIND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Bettsville, OH
1.50″hail
May 3, 2022 10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bloomville, OH
1.00″hail
Jun 1, 2019 11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL ON 587 JUST OUTSIDE MCCUTCHENSVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE New Riegel, OH
1.25″hail
Apr 19, 2017 9:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Attica, OH
1.25″hail
Apr 19, 2017 8:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY QUARTER SIZE HAIL WITH A FEW PIECES AROUND HALF DOLLAR SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Bloomville, OH
1.00″hail
Sep 3, 2015 1:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Emergency Manager reported quarter size hail a two miles north of Tiffin.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W Tiffin Arpt, OH
0.75″hail
May 7, 2014 3:15 AM EST-5
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kansas, OH
1.00″hail
May 7, 2014 2:45 AM EST-5
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail in Tiffin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.05 NNW Tiffin, OH
0.75″hail
Aug 31, 2013 1:29 AM EST-5
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported penny size hail northwest of Tiffin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNW Tiffin, OH
1.00″hail
Aug 7, 2013 12:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail 1 mile north of Weiker Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Weiker Arpt, OH
1.00″hail
Aug 7, 2013 10:22 AM EST-5
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail in Republic.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Republic, OH
0.88″hail
Aug 7, 2013 10:11 AM EST-5
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported nickel size hail 2 miles east of Tiffin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.09 NE Tiffin, OH
0.75″hail
Sep 6, 2012 2:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Attica, OH
1.00″hail
Sep 6, 2012 1:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Attica, 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: Several tress and poles down in the western portion of Seneca County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Fostoria, OH
UNKmph
Sep 3, 2026 9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and poles down in the northern portion of Seneca County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ese Bettsville, OH
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2026 11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb blocking part of North Township Road 15. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Tiffin, OH
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2026 12:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 21 inch diameter tree downed by wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiffin, OH
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and pole blown down on Weis Road. Delayed report and time was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Attica, OH
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 3:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Bloomville, OH
UNKmph
Jun 14, 2026 6:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at North Washington and Hudson Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiffin, OH
UNKmph
Apr 15, 2026 10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line wind damage... several power poles (6-8) knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiffin, OH
UNKmph
Apr 15, 2026 9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Tiffin. Straight line wind damage... several power poles (6-8) knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiffin, OH
UNKmph
Apr 15, 2026 8:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Tiffin. Straight line wind damage... several power poles (6-8) knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiffin, OH
UNKmph
Mar 31, 2026 8:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of trees down... power poles down... and outdoor playset tossed on State Route 4... south of Attica. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Attica, OH
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2025 9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down across Thompson township. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Bellevue, OH
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2025 11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on N Main.
NWS Wind Report Location: Attica, OH
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2025 11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo of several large limbs snapped off of a tree in Bloomville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bloomville, OH
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2025 11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reported numerous trees all across all of Seneca County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Tiffin, OH
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2025 11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large trees downed just south of Tiffin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Tiffin, OH
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2025 11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down onto a bus garage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiffin, OH
UNKmph
May 1, 2025 6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few reports of wind damage around Flat Rock including a snapped tree... downed limbs... a downed power-line... and a trampoline that was well-anchored being picked up by the wind and taking a brief flight.
NWS Wind Report Location: Flat Rock, OH
UNKmph
Apr 19, 2025 11:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree with some poles down on CR 6 near State Route 587. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE New Riegel, OH
60mph
Aug 28, 2024 12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Just northwest of McCutchenville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE New Riegel, OH
UNKmph
Aug 27, 2024 11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and large limbs downed in Fostoria.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fostoria, OH
UNKmph
Aug 6, 2024 8:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several tree limbs blown down onto power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tiffin, OH
UNKmph
Aug 6, 2024 7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees down throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Green Springs, OH
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2024 5:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Amateur radio reports several trees down in Fostoria.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fostoria, OH
UNKmph
Aug 12, 2023 5:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in Bascom and Hopewell Township. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Tiffin, OH
UNKmph
Jul 20, 2023 11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees downed across road near Bloomville. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bloomville, OH
UNKmph
Jul 20, 2023 11:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE New Riegel, OH
UNKmph
Apr 1, 2023 3:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF DOWNED LIMBS... TREES... AND UTILITY POLES ACROSS SENECA COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Tiffin, OH
UNKmph
Jan 19, 2023 10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Republic, OH
60mph
Jun 17, 2022 2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER ESTIMATES 60 MPH WIND GUST... SHINGLES WERE ALSO SEEN BLOWN OFF OF ROOF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Tiffin, 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 Seneca County
22 reports
UNKcategory
Nov 5, 2017 9:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS AN EF-1 TORNADO IN WEST LODI WITH AT LEAST 5 STRUCTURES DAMAGED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Republic, OH
UNKcategory
Nov 5, 2017 9:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY REVEALED AN EF-2 TORNADO NORTHEAST OF REPUBLIC. A LARGE BARN WAS COMPLETELY DEMOLISHED OFF STATE ROUTE 18.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNE Republic, OH
EF0category
Jul 10, 2013 1:24 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak EF1 tornado touched down in rural Reed Township near the intersection of County Road 27 and Township Road 122. The tornado continued intermittently on the ground for about six miles before crossing into Huron County. Damage along the damage path consisted mainly of downed trees, although some structures did sustain significant damage. Several barns lost sections of roofing. One home near the initial touchdown had a second story wall partially collapse. The attached garage on one home lost its garage door and was lifted from its foundation. There was also evidence of extensive straight wind damage along the path. Crop damage, especially to corn, was significant.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.19 SSW West Lodi, OH
EF0category
Jul 8, 2013 8:02 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down southeast of Kansas just to the east of the intersection of State Route 636 and Township Road 36. The tornado was only briefly on the ground but tore the roof off of a mobile and damaged a nearby barn. A camper on property was also overturned. Many trees were also toppled and some corn was blown down in a field. The damage path was no more than 100 yards in length. A trained spotted witnessed the touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .85 SSW Kansas, OH
EF1category
May 31, 2008 12:41 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado continued into western Seneca County from Hancock County. The tornado entered the county on the south side of Fostoria and continued northeast for around two and half miles before dissipating near County Road 60. One home on the south side of Fostoria was damaged enough to be classified as destroyed. Many other homes in the city sustained roof or siding damage. At least 30 homes were reported to have limbs or trees on them in Fostoria alone. Several sheds and other outbuildings were also leveled. Hundreds of trees were toppled as well. This tornado had a damage path more than eight miles in length and up to a 100 yards in width.
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on a farm southwest of Bettsville. This touchdown occurred along Township Road 154 about a half mile to the west of State Route 635. A follow-up survey of the damage was conducted and the tornado was determined to be an EF0. The tornado damaged a metal building and a gazebo on the farm. The barn had one wall completely blown out. This tornado had a damage path about three quarters of a mile long and no more than 10 yards in width. A distinct damage path was seen in a corn field east of the farm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Bettsville, OH
F3category
Nov 10, 2002 5:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down southwest of Tiffin near the Seneca County Airport. The tornado moved east northeast and strengthened to F3 intesity as it crossed U.S. Highway 224 and moved into Tiffin. The Honey Creek subdivision along County Road 19 near US 224 was hard hit. Six homes on Nantucket Drive in the subdivision were destroyed and many other homes damaged. As the tornado continued across the southern part of Tiffin it leveled a business along State Route 231 and destroyed several homes on Siesta Drive just east of State Route 231. A retirement community along St. Francis Avenue and just north of Siesta Drive was also hard hit by the tornado. Eight homes in the community were destroyed with five more damaged enough to be declared uninhabitable. Another 25 homes sustained lesser amounts of damage and several cars were found lying upside down. The tornado weakened to F2 intensity as it crossed State Route 100 and moved over Greenlawn Cemetary. From the cemetary, the tornado began to move in more of a northeasterly direction and briefly weakened to F1 intensity as it passed to the east of Heidelburg College. The tornado reintensified to F2 as it crossed State Route 18 and continued northeast across open country where it damaged many more homes and buildings. The tornado reached strong F3 intensity for several miles to the northwest and north of Republic. A 24 year old male was killed and two other people seriously injured when a home in Scipio Township on County Road 38 near County Road 43 was swept off of it's foundation. Two other homes nearby were also leveled. The tornado remained on the ground for another ten miles and gradually weakened to F2 intensity. It finally lifted south of State Route 18 near Fireside. Later, the same parent thunderstorm spawned another tornado a few miles away in Huron County. Overall, this tornado destroyed 32 homes and businesses, heavily damaged another eight and slightly damaged around 70 homes in Seneca County. Dozens of cars were also damaged and destroyed with downed trees and power poles numbering in the hundreds. The damage path from this tornado was roughly 21 miles in length and over 200 yards in width at times.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Tiffin, OH
F1category
Nov 10, 2002 5:02 PM EST
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: After lifting in downtown Fostoria (near the Hancock County border) the tornado touched down again on the northeastern edge of Fostoria. The tornado moved northeast from this location and damaged several homes before reaching the Fostoria Airport where a hanger and office building were damaged. From the airport, the tornado continued northeast across open farmland for a few miles and finally dissipated northwest of Amsden near the intersection of County Road 3 and Township Road 172. Several more homes and barns were damaged along the last half of the tornado track. Many cars were also damaged and hundreds of trees and power poles toppled. The damage path from this tornado in Seneca County was roughly five and a half miles in length and around 25 yards in width.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Fostoria, OH
F2category
Jul 13, 1992 3:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F0category
Jun 15, 1991 7:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1category
May 30, 1991 7:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F0category
Jun 14, 1989 5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1category
Apr 17, 1981 9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1category
May 11, 1974 3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F0category
Jun 26, 1973 5:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F3category
May 10, 1973 3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1category
Sep 11, 1971 12:56 AM CST
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F2category
Nov 16, 1965 4:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F3category
Apr 11, 1965 9:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1category
May 19, 1964 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F2category
Feb 18, 1961 7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, OH
F1category
Jun 13, 1960 4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Seneca County, OH
Seneca County · 18,965 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 Seneca 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 Seneca County have on record?
Our records show 159 hail, 262 wind, and 22 tornado reports in Seneca County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 3, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Seneca County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Seneca County is 3.00″. It was reported near Bloomville, OH on March 15, 2024.
A storm report showed up near my home in Seneca 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 Seneca County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Seneca 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 Seneca County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Seneca 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 Seneca County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Seneca 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 Seneca County, OH, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Seneca 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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