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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Van Wert County, OH
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Van Wert County, OH from April 30, 1962 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
66
Wind Reports
252
Tornado Reports
41
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Van Wert County, OH · 1962–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 5, 2026
Hail Report Description: Reported by Trained Spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Middle Point, OH
1.00″hail
Apr 2, 2025 1:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Van Wert, OH
1.00″hail
Apr 2, 2025 1:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in Van Wert at Westwood Drive and Ervin Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Wert, OH
1.00″hail
Apr 2, 2025 1:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Van Wert, OH
1.25″hail
Apr 2, 2025 11:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Mcgill, OH
1.25″hail
Jul 20, 2023 10:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Ohio City, OH
1.00″hail
Jul 7, 2020 9:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 IN HAIL AND MEASURED 51 MPH WIND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Delphos, OH
1.75″hail
Mar 28, 2020 12:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Wert, OH
1.25″hail
Mar 28, 2020 12:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF HAIL FROM SPOTTER MEASURING MAINLY 1 INCH... BUT A FEW NEARING 1.5 INCHES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ohio City, OH
1.00″hail
Jun 5, 2017 7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Convoy, OH
1.00″hail
Mar 30, 2017 10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Van Wert, OH
1.25″hail
Aug 9, 2011 6:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management officials reported hail ranging from the size of quarters to half dollars.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W Monticello, OH
0.88″hail
Aug 9, 2011 5:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ohio City, OH
1.50″hail
May 25, 2011 3:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management officials observed ping pong size hail at the Van Wert County Emergency Operations Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W Van Wert, OH
1.00″hail
May 10, 2011 4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cavett, OH
1.75″hail
May 10, 2011 4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.7 WNW Van Wert Circle S Ar, OH
0.88″hail
Jun 1, 2009 6:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 WNW Scott, OH
1.00″hail
Jun 1, 2009 6:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 N Wetsel, OH
0.88″hail
Mar 7, 2009 7:20 AM EST-5
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported dime to nickle size hail covering the ground in Van Wert.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Van Wert, OH
0.75″hail
Mar 31, 2006 7:43 PM EST
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ohio City, OH
1.25″hail
Mar 31, 2006 7:37 PM EST
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ohio City, OH
0.75″hail
May 23, 2004 4:32 PM EST
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Venedocia, OH
1.00″hail
May 7, 2004 9:43 AM EST
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Wert, OH
0.88″hail
May 7, 2004 9:40 AM EST
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Convoy, OH
0.88″hail
May 7, 2004 8:18 AM EST
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Van Wert, OH
0.88″hail
May 7, 2004 8:13 AM EST
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Scott, OH
1.00″hail
Apr 4, 2003 7:27 PM EST
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Wert, OH
0.75″hail
Apr 4, 2003 5:57 PM EST
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management reported three quarter inch hail covering the roadway south of Convoy.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Convoy, OH
1.25″hail
Apr 4, 2003 5:52 PM EST
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Convoy, OH
0.88″hail
Apr 4, 2003 5:47 PM EST
Hail report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Convoy, 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: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Middlebury, OH
UNKmph
Sep 5, 2026 10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Middlebury, OH
UNKmph
Sep 5, 2026 10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Middlebury, OH
UNKmph
Sep 5, 2026 7:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Venedocia, OH
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2026 6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole fell into a building and was sparking.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Van Wert, OH
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2026 11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 power poles down on Mendon Road between State Road and Wren-Landeck SE of Van Wert.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Jonestown, OH
UNKmph
Jun 12, 2026 3:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: numerous large trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scott, OH
UNKmph
Jun 7, 2026 1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported a few power lines down along with a tree in Van Wert. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Wert, OH
UNKmph
May 19, 2026 9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb downed near Wolfecale and Dull Robinson Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Convoy, OH
UNKmph
Mar 31, 2026 11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of powerlines down in and around Scott. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scott, OH
UNKmph
Mar 26, 2026 11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: semi blown over on US-30 with possible injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Middle Point, OH
UNKmph
Mar 26, 2026 11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near intersection of Walnut and third street. Powerlines were also downed in that area. No information on tree size or health available.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Van Wert, OH
UNKmph
Mar 26, 2026 11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of tree damage near 2nd and 3rd streets in Van Wert... OH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Van Wert, OH
60mph
Mar 26, 2026 11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Convoy, OH
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2025 6:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. 2 Large trees down along with multiple large branches. Trampoline caused damage to one vehicle. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Jonestown, OH
62mph
Jun 18, 2025 10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station AS860 Van Wert.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Middle Point, OH
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2025 10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bell tower collapsed at St Marys Church in Van Wert. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Van Wert, OH
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2025 10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines down including a tree on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Van Wert, OH
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2025 10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12 power poles down between Stripe Rd and Mendon Rd near the Vantage Career Center. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Van Wert, OH
UNKmph
May 18, 2025 12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of large tree down on Van Wert County EMA Facebook page.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Wert, OH
UNKmph
Apr 4, 2025 3:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of several trees uprooted at Mendon Rd and Middle Point Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Middle Point, OH
UNKmph
Apr 4, 2025 3:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Middle Point, OH
UNKmph
Apr 4, 2025 3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos on X of power poles and tree branches down. A home lost its roof at the corner of Jennings Rd and Mendon Rd. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Van Wert, OH
UNKmph
Apr 4, 2025 3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Village of Ohio City Fire Dept reporting some poles snapped and some trees down on west side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ohio City, OH
UNKmph
Apr 4, 2025 3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn destroyed at 7225 Ainsworth Road in Ohio City... OH. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Glenmore, OH
65mph
Apr 3, 2025 3:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports a 65 mph gust at the Van Wert Fairgrounds measured on a Davis station. Time given by emergency manager.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Van Wert, OH
60mph
Mar 15, 2025 7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Mcgill, OH
UNKmph
Mar 15, 2025 10:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SW Scott. Updated time. Two locations where power poles were snapped and lines were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Scott, OH
UNKmph
Mar 15, 2025 9:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two locations where power poles were snapped and lines were down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Scott, OH
UNKmph
Jul 20, 2024 5:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Fife Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Cavett, 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 Van Wert County
30 reports
UNKcategory
Apr 4, 2025 3:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on the southeast side of Van Wert... OH where tree and shingle damage occurred before the tornado destroyed a two-story barn structure. The tornado might have briefly skipped as it traversed to the northeast before causing noticeable damage on Lincoln Hwy. The tornado then caused some minor damage to a deer farm before destroying a pole barn. The last noticeable damage occurred just northwest of Ottoville. As this tornado dissipated... another tornado formed off just to its north. The tornado has been given a preliminary rating of EF-1 with an estimated peak wind of 95 mph. Path length is 12.6 miles and maximum path width of 300 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Van Wert, OH
UNKcategory
Apr 4, 2025 2:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey with coordination with the Van Wert County EMA has confirmed a brief EF-1 tornado near Glenmore... OH from the evening of April 2nd. A brief tornado developed in a field east of Glenmore Rd and snapped several trees. The tornado then continued northeast through empty fields and crossed Ainsworth Rd. A outbuilding was completely destroyed along Ainsworth Rd with debris lofted and strewn up to 400 yards away to the northeast in nearby fields. The tornado then dissipated in a field north of Ainsworth Rd near Town Creek. The tornado had a width of 50 yards and maximum wind speeds of 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Glenmore, OH
UNKcategory
Feb 27, 2023 8:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 TORNADO OCCURRED WITHIN AREA OF DAMAGING WINDS. PATH APPROXIMATELY 0.6 MILES WITH WIDTH OF 75 YARDS. ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 70 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Convoy, OH
UNKcategory
Mar 23, 2022 9:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO WAS RECORDED BRIEFLY ON THE GROUND NORTH OF CONVOY OVER AN OPEN... EMPTY FIELD. NO DAMAGE OCCURRED... RESULTING IN A RATING OF EF-U. PATH WAS ESTIMATED AT AROUND 0.25 MILES AND WIDTH 20 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Convoy, OH
UNKcategory
Aug 11, 2021 10:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPDATED PATH LENGTH. EF-U TORNADO SURVEYED WITH DRONE BY RICK MCCOY... VAN WERT CO. EMA. TRACK LENGTH 2.0 MILES... 30 YARDS WIDE. START LAT/LONG: 40.8405/-84.5042 END LAT/LONG: 40.8481/-84.4681.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Middle Point, OH
UNKcategory
Aug 11, 2021 7:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EFU WITH TRACK LENGTH 4.7 MILES AND MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 50 YARDS. DAMAGE OCCURRED TO ONLY CROPS... RESULTING IN A UNKNOWN MAXIMUM WIND SPEED AND INTENSITY OF THE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Converse, OH
UNKcategory
Aug 11, 2021 6:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-U TORNADO SURVEYED WITH DRONE BY RICK MCCOY... VAN WERT CO. EMA. TRACK LENGTH 0.5 MILES... 30 YARDS WIDE. START LAT/LONG: 40.8482/-84.4776 END LAT/LONG: 40.8481/-84681.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Middle Point, OH
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND. .
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wetsel, OH
UNKcategory
Aug 24, 2016 10:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Glenmore, OH
UNKcategory
Aug 24, 2016 10:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND. .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Van Wert, OH
UNKcategory
Aug 24, 2016 10:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND. .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Middlebury, OH
EF1category
Nov 17, 2013 4:47 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey of damage in the northeastern part of Van Wert county by county emergency management officials and a NWS Survey team revealed that a EF1 tornado produced damage along a roughly two and one tenth mile long path. Touchdown occurred south of the intersection of Elm Sugar and Donner Road where several barns on two adjacent properties suffered damage. The northern most barn suffered extensive roof damage and loss of trusses (DI: SBO DOD: 4) with other barns suffering partial roof damage. The tornado continued northeast across open fields and occasional wooded areas, causing sporadic tree damage. A horse trailer was flipped over onto a truck at a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road with a barn suffering minor roof damage. The tornado reached its end point at a business where some travel campers were flipped and some metal roofing was damaged. Maximum wind speeds with the tornado are estimated at 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Wetsel, OH
EF0category
Jun 12, 2013 10:27 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A circulation touched down on the west side of Willshire, along State Road 81 near the Indiana/Ohio State Line. The tornado traveled southeast down Green Street to the intersection of Green Street and State Route 49. An eyewitness observed the funnel make contact with the ground in his yard, snap off two large trees and continue down the street. The survey revealed additional tree damage along the path. Another eyewitness observed condensation vortices being injected into the funnel as his garage was rolled off its foundation. A portion of a house roof was removed and thrown over a neighbor���s home. A total of 13 homes suffered varying degrees of damage. The circulation was on the ground less than 3 minutes with a maximum width of 80 yards and maximum wind speeds around 85 mph. The same storm continued into Mercer County and later produced another weak tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .98 ESE Willshire, OH
EF0category
May 25, 2011 2:26 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey of damage was done in an area of a possible tornado sighting. Damage, in combination with eyewitness reports, confirms a circulation touched down for a matter of seconds in the town of Van Wert, crossing Kear Road. Power poles were blown over at the point of touchdown. The width of the circulation was no more than 40 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .71 N Van Wert Arpt, OH
EF1category
May 23, 2011 5:56 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey of damage was performed by NWS officials, confirming a tornado touched down near the intersection of Walnut Grove and Alspach Roads. As it traveled east, eyewitness reports indicated that at least two funnels were in contact with the ground. They quickly merged into one near Kneller Road, where the greatest concentration of damage was found. As it continued east, the tornado became rain-wrapped and eventually lifted near the intersection of Walnut Grove and Burris Roads. While the majority of the damage was in the range of an EF0, the location where the funnels merged was determined to be caused by winds of between 90 and 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.62 E Schumm, OH
EF1category
Apr 19, 2011 10:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS survey of damage in Van Wert County determined that a circulation developed and touched down on State Road 116 south of Kolter Road. Damage consisted of mainly uprooted trees and broken tree limbs as it crossed into Allen County.
Tornado Report Description: A survey of damage west of Van Wert was found to be consistent with a brief tornado touchdown. The circulation touched down near the intersection of Liberty Road and Township Highway 140 and continued northeast for about a half mile, cross the intersection of State Route 224 and Lincoln Highway before lifting. A home suffered shingle damage on the south and west side of the roof. Every side of the home was covered with mud and mulch particularly on the east side of the home. A south facing garage door was blown out with a patio on the west side being destroyed and two by fours thrown into the ground. Winds are estimated between 80 and 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.6 W Van Wert Arpt, OH
EF1category
Oct 26, 2010 10:12 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey of storm damage revealed a circulation touched down on John Brown Road, about one half mile south of the Van Wert-Paulding county line. Shortly after touchdown the tornado destroyed a small grain bin at a local farm. The tornado continued northeast across open fields where it crossed the county line east of John Brown Road. While the rating of the entire tornado track is consistent with an EF1, the damage in Van Wert County is consistent with winds of around 80 mph, an EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.15 W Scott, OH
EF0category
Oct 26, 2010 10:02 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The circulation touched down roughly 3.5 miles southwest of Convey, near the intersection of Tully Harrison and Mentzer Church Roads. After touchdown, the tornado flipped a stationary large semi trailer and camper, as well as tearing the roof off of a barn. The tornado continued northeast to Convoy Road, between Van Horn and Lare Road. Roughly half of the roof was torn off a home and thrown around 100 yards to the northeast, with a windmill being carried roughly 40 yards. An additional house suffered roof damage as well as the circulation continued northeast. The tornado crossed Lare Road where it destroyed a small barn before lifting. The debris was found three quarters of a mile away. Maximum winds are estimated at around 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.39 SSE Dixon, OH
EF0category
Jun 23, 2010 8:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency management officials surveyed an area of damage south of Van Wert and determined a circulation touched down in a wheat field a quarter mile west of Dustman Drive and US 127. The circulation continued along Dustman Road, with most of the damage being to trees. A few limbs fell onto homes, causing minor damage. In addition, some shingle damage occurred. The roof of a barn was torn off near US 127 as well. Winds are estimated to be between 80 and 85 mph with a maximum width of the tornado of around 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.8 S Van Wert Arpt, OH
EF1category
May 14, 2010 12:47 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A swath of damage roughly 5 miles long was found from southwest of Delphos, northeast to just northeast of Delphos. The tornado touched down on Bocky Road, roughly a half mile south of State Route 697. Several oak trees were snapped or uprooted (DI: TH DOD: 4), with some structural damage including a TV antenna tower being bent over, garage door blown in and a golf ball being pulled from the west side of a shed and then thrown into the east side of the same shed. As the circulation continued eastward, hardwood tree damage was observed similar to near the touchdown area. A 76 mph wind gust was recorded at a residence along the track of the tornado. Two large wooden play sets were rolled on the ground several yards with one being rolled from a northeast direction to a southeast direction around a garage. The circulation became less organized and eventually dissipated just outside of Delphos, near the intersections of State Road 697, and Delphos-Jennings Road. The circulation was on the ground for just over two miles with a maximum width of 150 yards. Maximum winds are estimated between 90 and 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.12 SE Middle Pt, OH
EF0category
Jun 6, 2008 7:44 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down on the northeast side of the intersection of Convoy Road and tracked northeast towards a residence. Numerous trees were snapped, uprooted and topped. The house suffered siding and roof damage. Path length was around one half mile and 100 yards wide. Damage is estimated at $5,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.88 SW Wetsel, OH
EF0category
May 30, 2008 10:58 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near the Adams county, Indiana and Van Wert county, Ohio line. It proceeded across State Line Road and destroyed 2 closed, steel doors on a barn. The tornado dissipated over open field. Damage is estimated at $60,000 to the barn. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.13 NNW Wren, OH
F0category
Jun 22, 2006 1:58 PM EST
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Very brief touchdown near the intersection of Converse Rd. and Landeck Rd. A well built shed was destroyed in this area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Venedocia, OH
F1category
Jun 22, 2006 1:43 PM EST
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown near the intersection of state route 81 and Glenmore Rd. A garage sustained significant structural damage. Total path length was about 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Willshire, OH
F0category
Jun 22, 2006 1:38 PM EST
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Very brief touchdown near the intersection of Harrison Willshire Rd. and state route 81. Several storage sheds, silos, grain elevators, and trees sustained damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Willshire, OH
F2category
Mar 31, 2006 7:38 PM EST
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was likely produced as the result of a line of thunderstorms overtaking an isolated supercell thunderstorm ahead of the line. The circulation which produced the tornado intensified shortly after the merger of the line and isolated supercell. The tornado developed near the intersection of Burris Road and Walnut Grove Church Road about 1 mile south of Ohio City. The tornado tracked to the east-northeast for roughly 2 miles before dissipating near Greenville Rd about 2 miles east of Ohio City. Damage along the first half of the tornado track was consistent with F2 intensity, with winds estimated at 140-150 mph and an initial path width of about 300 yards. In this area, 3 barns were completely destroyed, with another 5 sustaining damage. A garage was destroyed, and several houses received damage including roof, siding, and windows. Several grain bins were also damaged, along with other miscellaneous vehicle and property damage, including several tractors, a combine and other farm implements. Damage along the second half of the tornado track was consistent with F1 intensity, with the path width narrowing to about 25 yards. Several buildings sustained roof, siding, and window damage, with several instances of trailer and vehicle damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Ohio City, OH
F4category
Nov 10, 2002 3:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in the southwest corner of Van Wert County about 4 miles northeast of Willshire and moved northeast across the western portion of the city of Van Wert, and then crossed U.S. 30 and continued northeast before exiting the county about 7 miles east of Scott. NWS ground and aerial surveys showed the tornado quickly intensified to F4 about 5 miles southwest of the city of Van Wert near Zook road, where a 75 year old male was killed in his home. The tornado continued moving northeast as an F4 into the city of Van Wert, were it hit the Twin Cinemas and the Vision Industrial Park. At this point the tornado was about one half mile wide. 60 persons watching a movie in the cinemas, mostly children, took shelter before the tornado hit, with only minor injuries. Vehicles from the parking lot were thrown into the seats where the children had been sitting. An 18 year old male driving past the cinemas was thrown from his vehicle and killed. The tornado then destroyed five industries in the Vision Industrial Park, before moving north of U.S. 30, producing F4 damage to additional businesses and homes. The tornado weakened to F3 as it moved northeast and crossed into Paulding county. 164 homes were damaged in Van Wert county, and 43 were totally destroyed. 27 businesses sustained damage, with 5 totally destroyed in Vision Park. Three county engineer buildings were destroyed, with one house used by a township. Total damage in Van Wert county was near 30 million dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Willshire, OH
F0category
Sep 20, 2002 4:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Van Wert County, OH
Van Wert County · 10,956 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: County Emergency Management reported the tornado touched down at 300 yards north of Kear Road in the city of Van Wert and 300 yards east of John Brown Road. It continued on the ground for around 4 miles, causing roof damage to 3 homes, as numerous trees twisted and snapped. A barn was also damaged by the tornado. The tornado lifted 1 mile east of US-127 and 1/2 mile north of Convoy Rd. There was another brief touchdown at US-127 and 1/2 mile north of Fife Road, where the tornado traveled roughly 100 yards before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Van Wert, 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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Our records show 66 hail, 252 wind, and 41 tornado reports in Van Wert County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.
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The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Van Wert County is 2.50″. It was reported near Van Wert, OH on June 12, 1999.
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