Allen County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Allen County, Ohio recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 27 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 60 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 33 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Allen County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 2"
“Delayed report. Photo showing a 2 inch hailstone that fell in Lima. Measured with a ruler. Time estimated via radar. (IWX)”
“At 1018 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elida, or near Lima, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Lima, Bluffton, Cairo, Beaverdam, Slabtown, and Rockport. This includes Interstate 75 between mile markers 128 and 141.”
- Hail 2" Lima SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" 1 NE Southworth SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 828 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Leipsic to Bluffton to near Waynesfield. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 10, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 931 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ada to near Lima to near Delphos. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 858 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ottawa, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 535 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Bluffton, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 432 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Ottawa to near Kalida. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 331 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Monroeville, or 13 miles northeast of Decatur, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“At 1026 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elida, or near Delphos, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 60 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple trees downed. Some fell onto power lines and reportedly smashed three cars. Near the intersection of Columbus Grove rd and Tom Fett rd. Tree in photo sent appe (IWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 W Bluffton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Spencerville SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 106 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Van Wert, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 812 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hamilton to 7 miles northeast of Ossian to Van Buren. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 632 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Rawson to near Alger to 6 miles southwest of Waynesfield. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and localized flooding. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 613 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lima, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lima, Bluffton, Fort Shawnee, Cairo, Harrod, Beaverdam, Yoder, Westminster, Slabtown, Rockport, and Rousculp.”
- Wind 50 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 SW Lima SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 455 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Glandorf to near Columbus Grove to near Cridersville. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Fort Wayne, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1208 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Ottoville to near St. Marys. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 432 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over New Haven, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 352 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Auburn to 8 miles south of Churubusco. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 238 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Huntertown, or 8 miles south of Garrett, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 65 mph
“AWOS station KAOH 2 WNW Westminster. (IWX)”
“At 717 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elida, or near Delphos, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 65 mph 1 NNE Southworth SPC verified report
- Wind 62 mph 2 WNW Westminster SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 737 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Stryker to near Van Wert. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“Gusty south winds could briefly gust as high as 50 mph for a short time during the early morning hours through around 6 AM EDT. A band of showers moving across northwest Indiana and southwest Lower Michigan will likely aid in producing some stronger wind gusts to 50 mph. If travelling, be prepared for brief periods of these stronger wind gusts, particularly for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 55 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Spencerville In Allen County, or 10 miles southwest of Delphos, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 139 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Monroeville, or 7 miles southeast of New Haven, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1032 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Delphos, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Lima, Delphos, Elida, Southworth, Needmore, Gomer, and Rushmore.”
“At 1008 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Monroeville, or near Decatur, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Convoy and Dixon.”
- Hail 0.75" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 957 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Huntertown to 7 miles northeast of Ossian to near Bluffton. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 908 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Elida, or near Delphos, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 844 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Van Wert, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 30, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“9 power poles downed in Elida. Delayed report. Time estimated via radar. (IWX)”
- Wind Unknown Elida SPC verified report
Thursday, March 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 857 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Tri-lakes to near South Whitley. Movement was east at 70 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Report on Facebook of trees snapped and a tree down on home in Gomer. Public estimated time of 745 PM... radar estimates closer to 748 PM. (IWX)”
- Hail 0.75" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Gomer SPC verified report
Sunday, March 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 804 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elida, or near Fort Shawnee, moving east at 65 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 732 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Columbus Grove, or 8 miles north of Lima, moving east at 80 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Lima, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Elida, Pandora, Cairo, Beaverdam, Vaughnsville, Rimer, Rockport, and Gomer.”
- Hail 0.88" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Showers and embedded thunderstorms early this morning may produce local wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph. Otherwise, the gusty winds that prompted the wind advisory have subsided. After daybreak Monday, wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph are expected through late afternoon.”
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Allen OH, Defiance, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, and Van Wert Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Allen OH, Defiance, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, and Van Wert Counties. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”
- Wind 60 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest to west 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible, mainly due to falling branches or trees.”
“WHAT...Southwest to west 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 809 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Berne, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, December 29, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 27, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Allen County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Allen County, OH?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 60 severe weather events in Allen County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Allen County recently?
Yes — 27 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.