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Hail history for Fort Shawnee, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Shawnee on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 12, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and March.
Recent hail near Fort Shawnee
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Lima, Fort Shawnee, Elida 8 hail reports · closest near the center of Fort Shawnee |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Wapakoneta 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Fort Shawnee |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Cridersville, Wapakoneta 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Fort Shawnee |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fort Shawnee by year
When hail season peaks near Fort Shawnee
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and March (5).
Largest hail storms near Fort Shawnee
Aug 12, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lima (4 mi from Fort Shawnee)
Apr 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Buckland (8 mi from Fort Shawnee)
Mar 28, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cairo (10 mi from Fort Shawnee)
Jun 21, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Waynesfield (9 mi from Fort Shawnee)
May 27, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Lost Creek Addition (8 mi from Fort Shawnee)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Shawnee
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | EF0 | St Johns 9 mi from Fort Shawnee |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF1 | Uniopolis 7 mi from Fort Shawnee |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF0 | Westminster 7 mi from Fort Shawnee |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF0 | Westminster 8 mi from Fort Shawnee |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF0 | Lafayette 9 mi from Fort Shawnee |
| May 27, 2019 | EF0 | St Johns 8 mi from Fort Shawnee |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF0 | Wapakoneta 7 mi from Fort Shawnee |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF2 | Cridersville 4 mi from Fort Shawnee |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF0 | Fort Shawnee 2 mi from Fort Shawnee |
| Jun 11, 2010 | EF0 | Lima 4 mi from Fort Shawnee |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Shawnee
102 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Shawnee since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Westminster, Elida, Lafayette 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Cridersville 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Allentown 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Kemp, Lima 2 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Allen Co Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Lima 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Yoder, Westminster 3 wind reports |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | Lima 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Elida, Lima 2 wind reports |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 58 mph, measured | Allen Co Airport 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 Fort Shawnee; 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.
Nearby cities
- Lima
21 hail days - Wapakoneta
27 hail days - Saint Marys
25 hail days - Celina
23 hail days - Van Wert
14 hail days - Sidney
25 hail days - Bellefontaine
22 hail days - Findlay
22 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 Fort Shawnee.
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