Hail HistoryLekin › Ohio › Van Wert County › Van Wert
Hail history for Van Wert, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Van Wert on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 28, 2020. Hail is most common here in March and June.
Recent hail near Van Wert
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Van Wert 1 hail report · closest near the center of Van Wert |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Van Wert Airport, Van Wert, Middle Pt 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Van Wert |
Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Van Wert meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Van Wert
Of 14 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in March (5) and June (3).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Van Wert
May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Van Wert Circle S Airport (3 mi from Van Wert)
Mar 28, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Van Wert (1 mi from Van Wert)
May 25, 2011 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Van Wert (0 mi from Van Wert)
Mar 31, 2006 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Ohio City (7 mi from Van Wert)
Jul 20, 2023 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Ohio City (6 mi from Van Wert)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Van Wert
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | EF1 | Glenmore 9 mi from Van Wert |
| Apr 2, 2025 | EF1 | Van Wert Circle S Airport 4 mi from Van Wert |
| Feb 27, 2023 | EF0 | Convoy 8 mi from Van Wert |
| Mar 23, 2022 | EF? | Convoy 9 mi from Van Wert |
| Aug 11, 2021 | EF? | Van Wert Circle S Airport 5 mi from Van Wert |
| Jun 22, 2018 | EF0 | Van Wert Circle S Airport 6 mi from Van Wert |
| Aug 24, 2016 | EF1 | Middlebury 8 mi from Van Wert |
| Aug 24, 2016 | EF0 | Convoy 5 mi from Van Wert |
| Aug 24, 2016 | EF0 | Van Wert 3 mi from Van Wert |
| Aug 24, 2016 | EF0 | Wetsel 10 mi from Van Wert |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF1 | Wetsel 10 mi from Van Wert |
| May 25, 2011 | EF0 | Van Wert Airport 1 mi from Van Wert |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Van Wert
108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Van Wert since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage a reported | Middlebury, Venedocia 4 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Van Wert 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Jonestown 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Scott 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Van Wert 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Convoy 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 92 mph, a estimat | Van Wert, Middle Pt 4 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Van Wert Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 64 mph, a measured | Van Wert Airport, Middle Pt 2 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Cavett 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Van Wert; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Cities nearby
- Decatur
16 hail days - Celina
23 hail days - New Haven
47 hail days - Lima
21 hail days - Wapakoneta
27 hail days - Defiance
15 hail days - Bluffton
26 hail days - Fort Wayne
47 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Van Wert.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Van Wert's hail history on your website with our free widget →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Van Wert with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →