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Van Wert storm history

Storm events recorded in Van Wert, Ohio between 1950 and 2025.

462
Total events
42
Tornadoes
72
Hail
17
Floods
8
Deaths
$37.7M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

November 10, 2002 · Van Wert, Ohio
Tornado F4 Tornado2 deaths, 17 injuries, $30.0M damage
This tornado touched down in the southwest corner of Van Wert County about 4 miles northeast of Willshire and moved northeast across the western portion of the city of Van Wert, and then crossed U.S. 30 and continued northeast before exiting the county about 7 miles east of Scott…
February 18, 1992 · Van Wert, Ohio
Tornado F4 Tornado6 injuries, $2.5M damage
April 11, 1965 · Van Wert, Ohio
Tornado F4 Tornado4 injuries
July 20, 2023 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind1 death
Emergency management officials reported a large tree fell onto a house and roof of a patio near the intersection of SR 118 and Hoffman St. An husband and wife were under the roof of the porch at the time and had to be rescued. The husband escaped with no injuries, but his 87 year…
December 24, 2019 · Van Wert, Ohio
Dense Fog Dense Fog2 deaths
Widespread dense fog likely played a role in a deadly car accident around 6 pm in Van Wert County on December 24th. Investigators reported that a vehicle traveling south on S.R. 49 was smashed into by a vehicle traveling west of US-30 while crossing. Two people were reported dead…
November 11, 2019 · Van Wert, Ohio
Winter Weather Winter Weather1 death
Rain changed over to widespread moderate snow during the afternoon hours of November 11th. The snow then continued into the evening before ending. Total snow accumulations generally ranged between 3 and 5 inches. Roads quickly became snow covered with a few accidents and slide-of…
March 5, 2014 · Van Wert, Ohio
Winter Weather Winter Weather1 death
A 17 year old male was killed Wednesday afternoon, March 5th, in a two-car crash on St. Rd. 637 near Elm Sugar Rd. in northeast Van Wert County. Road conditions in this area were reported to have been snow covered and slick. Light snow was falling at the time with temperatures in…
March 13, 2006 · Van Wert, Ohio
Strong Wind Strong Wind1 death
A semi was blown over on US 30, one miles north of Delphos by gradient winds caused in the wake of a strong cold front. The driver was ejected from the cab was subsequently died.
November 29, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Moderate to heavy snow developed during the early afternoon hours of November 29th and continued through the early morning hours of November 30th. This was a wet snow with total snow accumulations generally ranging between 4 and 6 inches. Visibilities were reduced to a quarter of…
June 18, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines down around town, including a tree on a house.
June 18, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Twelve power poles down between Stripe Rd and Mendon Rd near the Vantage Career Center.
June 18, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Bell tower collapsed at St Marys Church in Van Wert.
June 18, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
May 16, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Picture of a large tree down on Van Wert County EMA Facebook page.
April 2, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado touched down on the south side of Van Wert, OH where a barn was destroyed on US 127 south of Peter Collins Rd. The tornado continued to the northeast through open fields. Tree and shingle damage was then noted on Middle Point Rd near the intersection with SR 116 where t…
April 2, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief tornado developed in a field east of Glenmore Rd and snapped several trees. The tornado then continued northeast through empty fields and crossed Ainsworth Rd. A outbuilding was completely destroyed along Ainsworth Rd with debris lofted and strewn up to 400 yards away to …
April 2, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Hail Hail
April 2, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Hail Hail
April 2, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Hail Hail
April 2, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Hail Hail
April 2, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Hail Hail
April 2, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reports tree branches down.
April 2, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
March 15, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles were snapped and lines were down.
March 15, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
February 5, 2025 · Van Wert, Ohio
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Cold, below freezing, temperatures and road surfaces led to icy roads and sidewalks once periods of freezing rain and freezing drizzle developed. A few thunderstorms even developed dropping heavier freezing rain and small hail late in the evening into the early morning hours of F…
July 16, 2024 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on US Route 127 south of Van Wert.
July 16, 2024 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree is down on Fife Rd.
May 24, 2024 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An 8x5 foot storage shed was destroyed by a possible gustnado along an outflow from thunderstorms.
March 14, 2024 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An outbuilding roof was lifted and tossed across the street.
January 14, 2024 · Van Wert, Ohio
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The combination of temperatures in the single digits below zero and gusty southwest winds of around 20 mph produced minimum wind chills of 25 to 30 below zero during the morning hours. A wind chill of 29 below zero was reported by a mesonet station just west of Middle Point, OH a…
July 28, 2023 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a tree was blown down.
July 20, 2023 · Van Wert, Ohio
Hail Hail
July 20, 2023 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The emergency manager reports numerous trees were down between Wren and Ohio City.
July 20, 2023 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees limbs were down on Jefferson Street.
March 31, 2023 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reports a semi was blown over.
March 31, 2023 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reports a semi was blown over.
March 23, 2023 · Van Wert, Ohio
Lightning Lightning
Surveillance video shows a pickup truck was struck by lightning this morning in a parking lot.
March 22, 2023 · Van Wert, Ohio
Hail Hail
A picture was shared on Twitter of a few hailstones up to nickel size.
March 22, 2023 · Van Wert, Ohio
Hail Hail
A report from mPING indicated hail of 0.75 inches.
February 27, 2023 · Van Wert, Ohio
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A weak circulation touched down on the north side of Convoy Road at a residence where two tree limbs fell in a convergent pattern and debris from a swing set was thrown down the center point of the path. The outer edge of the circulation also picked up an small, unanchored chicke…
February 9, 2023 · Van Wert, Ohio
High Wind High Wind
A mesonet in Van Wert recorded a 62 mph wind gust.
January 25, 2023 · Van Wert, Ohio
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A wet, heavy, snow created difficult travel with reports of slide-offs, accidents and school closings on January 25th. The snow was heavy at times with inch per hour snowfall rates and visibilities less than a quarter of a mile observed. Snowfall generally ranged between 5 and 7 …
December 23, 2022 · Van Wert, Ohio
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
An arctic front brought sub-zero temperatures and strong wind gusts to 40 to 50 mph. This combination resulted in dangerous wind chills of 25 to 40 below zero from the early morning hours on December 23rd to the early morning hours on December 24th.
December 22, 2022 · Van Wert, Ohio
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A major winter storm brought snow and blowing snow that led to very dangerous travel conditions from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. Most of the storm total snowfall of 1 to 3 inches occurred Thursday night into early Friday, but strong wind gusts of 50 mph and blow…
August 29, 2022 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The top of a large grain bin was ripped off.
August 29, 2022 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sixty slate shingles were blown off of the performing arts center.
July 23, 2022 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines down and a park shelter destroyed. Time estimated from radar.
July 5, 2022 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed and shingles were blown off a roof.
June 13, 2022 · Van Wert, Ohio
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported several large trees down, including one uprooted around Ohio City.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025182
202450
2023131
2022171
202182
2020180
2019230
201831
2017140
201684
2015170
2014130
2013152
2012120
2011204
2010144
200990
2008252
200790
2006174
2005100
2004130
2003180
2002142
2001121
2000110
199990
1998193
199760
1996110
199580
199440
199282
199110
199031
198910
198740
198640
198520
198330
198220
198141
198050
197710
197410
197321
196721
196610
196521
196210
195022