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Thunderstorm Wind in Van Wert County, Ohio

Thunderstorm Wind June 18, 2025 · Van Wert County, Ohio

75 mph

Estimated gust (65 kt)

$50K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Twelve power poles down between Stripe Rd and Mendon Rd near the Vantage Career Center.

The wider storm

A line of strong to severe storms moved across the area in the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, June 18th, 2025. Damage consisted of tree damage, scattered reports of power lines down, and some associated roof and siding damage to buildings and homes. Wind gusts were estimated to be between 50-60 mph. There were a few reports of quarter to golf ball size hail in northeast Indiana. The most extensive wind damage occurred in Van Wert County, OH; wind speeds of up to 70 mph downed an estimated 100 trees and caused minor damage to homes and buildings in the city of Van Wert.

Began near Van Wert (40.8728, -84.5581).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1265374. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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