Hail History

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Hail history for Van Wert, OH

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 28, 2020
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles21
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles108

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

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 6, 20260.75 in
penny		Van Wert
1 hail report · closest near the center of Van Wert		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Van Wert Airport, Van Wert, Middle Pt
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Van Wert		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Van Wert by year

106070820910311121314151621718119120212222324125126

When hail season peaks near Van Wert

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (5) and June (3).

JanFeb5Mar1Apr3May3Jun1Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near 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 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Van Wert (0 mi from Van Wert)

Mar 31, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ohio City (7 mi from Van Wert)

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ohio City (6 mi from Van Wert)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Van Wert

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 2, 2025EF1Glenmore
9 mi from Van Wert		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 2, 2025EF1Van Wert Circle S Airport
4 mi from Van Wert		12.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 27, 2023EF0Convoy
8 mi from Van Wert		0.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 23, 2022EF?Convoy
9 mi from Van Wert		0.3 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 11, 2021EF?Van Wert Circle S Airport
5 mi from Van Wert		2.0 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 22, 2018EF0Van Wert Circle S Airport
6 mi from Van Wert		1.1 mi long, 180 yd wide
Aug 24, 2016EF1Middlebury
8 mi from Van Wert		5.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 24, 2016EF0Convoy
5 mi from Van Wert		1.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 24, 2016EF0Van Wert
3 mi from Van Wert		4.7 mi long, 40 yd wide
Aug 24, 2016EF0Wetsel
10 mi from Van Wert		2.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF1Wetsel
10 mi from Van Wert		2.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF0Van Wert Airport
1 mi from Van Wert		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide

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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedMiddlebury, Venedocia
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedVan Wert
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedJonestown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedScott
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202658 mph, estimatedVan Wert
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202660 mph, estimatedConvoy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202592 mph, estimatedVan Wert, Middle Pt
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202570 mph, estimatedVan Wert Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202564 mph, measuredVan Wert Airport, Middle Pt
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202570 mph, estimatedCavett
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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.

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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.

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