Hail history for Van Wert, Ohio
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Van Wert since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Van Wert
- Last hail
- Jun 6, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 12, 1999
23 reports on 18 days since 1974 · #58 of 246 Ohio places
Hail map · Van Wert
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Van Wert
The latest hail report in and around Van Wert is from June 6, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 2, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Van Wert logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Ohio town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #58 of 246 Ohio cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Van Wert accounts for 32% of the 73 reports filed in Van Wert County.
13% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Ohio town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 12, 1999 near Van Wert.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Van Wert 0.5
- Van Wert County 1.4
- Median Ohio town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Van Wert 6
- Van Wert County 14
- Median Ohio town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Van Wert 13%
- Van Wert County 7%
- Median Ohio town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 1999 | 2.50 intennis ball | Van Wert | Van Wert | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1986 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Van Wert | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1980 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Van Wert | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 SW Van Wert | Van Wert | 07:55 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.7 WNW Van Wert Circle S Ar | Van Wert | 16:40 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 30%
- 1–2 in 13 57%
- 2 in + 3 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | Van Wert | Van Wert | $500 | 20:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Van Wert | Van Wert | $1K | 08:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SSE Van Wert Arpt | Van Wert | $1K | 08:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Van Wert Arpt | Van Wert | $1K | 08:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 SW Van Wert | Van Wert | — | 07:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 2.6 NW Van Wert Arpt | Van Wert | — | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.09 NW Van Wert Arpt | Van Wert | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.52 W Van Wert | Van Wert | — | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.7 WNW Van Wert Circle S Ar | Van Wert | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 7, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SW Van Wert | Van Wert | — | 07:20 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Van Wert | Van Wert | — | 09:43 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 4 N Van Wert | Van Wert | — | 08:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Van Wert
Questions about hail in Van Wert
How often does it hail in Van Wert, Ohio?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Van Wert since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #58 of 246 Ohio places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Van Wert?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Van Wert?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 12, 1999 near Van Wert. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Van Wert?
The most recent report in this data is from June 6, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Van Wert had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 6, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.