Hail history for Van Wert County, OH

Van Wert County has 72 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 37 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on June 12, 1999.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 72 since 1974

1″ or larger 37 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · June 12, 1999

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Van Wert County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Van Wert County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 72 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 20, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
March 22, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
March 22, 2023	0.75″	Penny

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Van Wert County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

March 22, 2023 · 0.75″ (penny)

A report from mPING indicated hail of 0.75 inches.

May 25, 2011 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Emergency management officials observed ping pong size hail at the Van Wert County Emergency Operations Center.

June 28, 1994 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Large hail damaged some crops.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	7	17	25	10	12

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Van Wert County

Has it ever hailed in Van Wert County?

Yes — 72 hail events have been recorded for Van Wert County, OH in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 37 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Van Wert County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Van Wert County, OH is April 2, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Van Wert County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on June 12, 1999. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.